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Youth suicide prevention program with trainings designed by youth and the community. Training is based on current suicide prevention research, and aims to open up a conversation about suicide, help combat stigma surrounding mental illnesses and suicide, and help others learn how to identify and intervene with a loved one.

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Health
Health Education
Children
Parents
Families
Teens
Understand Mental Health
Education
Seminar (available in 4-hour or 90-minute format) that informs and supports people who have loved ones with a mental health condition. Participants learn about diagnoses, treatment, recovery, communication strategies, crisis preparation and NAMI resources.

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Mental Health Care
Adults
Health Education
Health
Education
Mental Illness
Families
An 8-hour class that covers all drugs and their effects on the mind, including pertinent laws and consequences of drug use.
Developmentally appropriate opportunities for three and four year olds who have been identified as having developmental delays and/or disabilities. Children learn and practice skills in all areas through large and small group participation, activity centers, and child-directed play.

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Education
Preschool
Developmental Disability
Disability
Learning Disability
Children
A free series of classes designed to increase knowledge and skills in budgeting, credit, debt, landlord/tenant law and savings.
A free, full day, five days a week, transitional kindergarten program for children who are at least 4-years old by August 31st. Students must reside within Lynden Schools enrollment boundaries and enter based on need and/or ability such as financial, academic and social-emotional needs, and cannot be currently enrolled in another early learning program.
Registered dietitians are available to help you learn about nutrition and how to eat better, and nutritional counseling can give you tools to help you improve your diet. Conditions treated include child development conditions, diabetes (type 1, type 2, and gestational), food allergies & sensitivities, heart attack, liver/pancreas/biliary cancers, obesity, thyroid disorders, vascular disease, and women's health issues.
Services include abortion, birth control, HIV services, men's health care, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and services, primary care, women's health care, and STD testing, treatment and vaccines.

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Discounted Healthcare
Sex Education
Women's Health
Health Education
Health
Teens
Adults
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Birth Control
Pregnancy Tests
Medical Care
STD/STI Treatment & Prevention
Vaccinations
An innovative ambulatory health care center that serves members of the Nooksack Indian Tribe and the Tribal Member community. Also provides community health prevention and education services to ensure patients receive health care to the fullest extent including, Medical, Dental, Community Health/Health Nursing, Mental Health Counseling, Chemical Dependency Counseling, Chemical Dependency Prevention and Contract Health Services.

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Dental Care
Mental Health Care
Medical Care
Prevent & Treat
Addiction & Recovery
Health Education
Substance Abuse Counseling
Health
Free introductory courses for people who have no computer experience or who need a little extra training. Learn the basics of how to operate a computer, including typing (keyboarding), internet and email. Later, take classes in Microsoft Word and Excel to learn to create simple spreadsheets and documents like a resume. Online job search classes and special computer classes for non-native English speakers also offered.
Sex education tips and resources for Native youth. Get everything you need to know about sex and relationships delivered privately to your phone.

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Help Hotlines
Health Education
Sex Education
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Teens
Care
The free 8-session, 4 week course is taught by trained family members and is for families, partners and friends of individuals with mental illnesses. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental illness, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their loved ones.

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Adults
Health Education
Mental Illness
Mental Health Care
Families
Health
Education
GED prep prepares students for the GED test. Students work in groups, on computers, and individually at their own pace. Focus on improving basic academic and workplace skills. Requires a positive attitude and commitment to attending classes.
Library-created learning resources for both parents and educators to help children become their best selves. Resources include Early Literacy Kits, Preschool Theme Kits, Baby Boxes, People of the Salish Sea Curriculum Kits, homeschooling resources, and more. Additionally, call your local branch to schedule a school visit to the library, or to request a library visit to your school.
Library-created learning resources for both parents and educators to help children become their best selves. Resources include Early Literacy Kits, Preschool Theme Kits, Baby Boxes, People of the Salish Sea Curriculum Kits, homeschooling resources, and more. Additionally, call your local branch to schedule a school visit to the library, or to request a library visit to your school.
Scholarship for women with awards up to $5,000 each academic year towards the Cost of Attendance.

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Women
Financial Aid & Loans
Help Pay for School
Education
SAMHSA’s public messages offer information and videos to support the agency’s mission to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

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Substance Dependency
Health Education
Mental Illness
Understand Mental Health
Provides quality educational opportunities from early childhood through life, in accordance with the Tribe’s need for cultural and economic well-being in keeping with the wide diversity of the Tribe as distinct cultural and governmental entities. Services include education grants, student support for struggling students, and a Tribal Education Liaison to assist Nooksack families communicate with local school districts.

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Help Pay for School
Education
Tutoring
Students
Financial Aid & Loans
WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition/breastfeeding education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and breastfeeding, and stay healthy.

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Food Benefits
Mothers
Children
Families
Pregnant
Government Food Benefits
Food
Help Pay for Food
Health
Nutrition
Nutrition Education
A computer lab open at specific times for community members and Goodwill students to search for jobs, do homework, and practice computer skills.

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Computer or Internet Access
Skills & Training
Help Find Work
Work
Employment
Education
Adults
Need help with technology questions or with using the Library’s electronic resources? Help is available by phone, by email, in person, or with one-on-one assistance during a Tech Basics Coaching session. Coaching sessions take place every Wednesday afternoon at the Central Library. Check the event calendar for upcoming sessions, and call to register.

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Community Support Services
Computer Class
More Education
Computer or Internet Access
Annual weekend retreat for families impacted by the foster care system.

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Parenting Education
Recreation
Adoption & Foster Care
Day Camp
Supports pregnant and parenting families who find themselves lacking a healthy support network. Families can access mentors and holistic wrap-around services from the time of awareness of pregnancy to the child’s fifth birthday.

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Parents
Fathers
Mothers
Families
Care
Support Network
Mentoring
Parenting Education
Pregnant
Free financial empowerment courses cover financial goals, budgeting, debt management, and more. Classes are in-person and available year-round in both English and Spanish, with specialized courses for teens and seniors.
Contact a specialist by phone for pre-purchase housing counseling, homebuyer education classes, down-payment assistance programs, and alternative homeownership models such as community land trusts and self-help homeownership.

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Homebuyer Education
Housing Advice
Housing

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