American Red Cross - (360) 733-3290
Maureen Enegren, Executive Director
2111 King Street
Bellingham, WA 98226
www.whatcomredcross.org Email:
maureen.enegren@mtbakerredcross.org
Humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that
provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people
prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
The Arc of Whatcom County - (360)
715-0170
Susan Jewell, Executive Director
1111 Cornwall, Suite 205
Bellingham, WA 98225
www.healthsupportcenter.org/arc.shtml email:
arcwhatcom@nas.com
Provides information, referrals, educational programs
and funding for persons with developmental disabilities,
their families and the organizations that serve them.
Bellingham Childcare and Learning
Center - (360) 676-0950
Karen Ekdahl, Executive Director
2600 Squalicum Parkway
Bellingham, WA 98225
Email:
bclc@fidalgo.net
In partnership with the community, BCLC provides
affordable childcare of the highest standard for
low-to-moderate income families enabling them to become
self-sufficient.
Bellingham Mountain Rescue - (360)
733-1010
Jim Millson, Administration
PO Box 292
Bellingham, WA 98227
http://www.wcsar.org/bmrc
Provides equipped and trained personnel to assist
hunters, hikers, and climbers in trouble in the
mountains and other terrain.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW
Washington - (360) 671-6400/380-6400
Linda Ballasy, Executive Director
1231 North Garden, Suite 220
Bellingham, WA 98225
www.BBBSWhatcom.org
Email:
linda@bbbs-nw.org
One-to-One program provides role models and mentors to
children from single parent homes.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom
County - (360) 738-3808
Lynn Templeton, Executive Director/CEO
1715 Kentucky Street
Bellingham, WA 98229
www.whatcomclubs.org Email:
execdirector@whatcomclubs.org
Serves 5,100 school-age children and youth in a wide
variety of safe, building centered programs and
services, under the direction and supervision of
professional staff. Clubs are located in Bellingham,
Ferndale, Lummi Island, Blaine and Lynden.
Brigid Collins - (360) 734-4616
Byron Manering, Executive Director
1231 North Garden #200
Bellingham, WA 98227
www.brigidcollins.com Email:
contact@brigidcollins.com
Building strong and healthy families to break the cycle
of child abuse in Whatcom County. Free family support
services to prevent, educate and heal.
Camp Fire, USA Samish Council -
(360) 733-5710
2217 Woburn Street
Bellingham, WA 98229
www.campkirby.org
Camp Fire USA builds caring, confidant youth and future
leaders. Camp Fire USA is inclusive, welcoming children,
youth and adults regardless of race, religion,
socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or
other aspect of diversity. Camp Fire USA serves youth
ages 6-17 through our club programs, camping programs
and environmental education programs.
Catholic Community Services NW -
(360) 676-2164
Rod Elin, Chief of Staff
1133 Railroad Avenue #100
Bellingham, WA 98225
www.ccsww.org Email:
Rode@ccsww.org
Provides mental health and social service for children
and families with limited or no means to reduce
dysfunctions and enhance strengths and coping skills.
Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault Services of Whatcom County - (360) 671-5714 -
Crisis Line - (360) 734-7271
Kathleen Marshall, Executive Director
1407 Commercial
Bellingham, WA 98225
www.dvsas.org Email:
KEMarshall@yahoo.com
Our mission is to support individuals affected by
domestic violence and sexual assault and to lead the
community towards ending these abuses of power.
Girl Scouts, Totem Council - (360) 676-2570
Carole Osier, Membership Development Manager
P.O. Box 5104
Bellingham, WA 98227
www.girlscoutstotem.org
Email:
caroleeo@girlscoutstotem.org
The Girl Scout program is informal enrichment education
for all girls ages 5-17. The purpose and mission of our
organization is to serve the unique developmental,
educational, and social needs and interests of girls.
Age appropriate activities address current issues
affecting girls through an educational and preventative
approach.
Health Support Center - (360)
733-6714/ (V/TDD)
DeLynn Lindberg, Executive Director
PO Box 4124
Bellingham, WA 98227
http://www.healthsupportcenter.org Email:
dwingnuts@aol.com
Our mission is to provide educational, emotional, and
technical assistance for persons with health or
disability related needs including advocacy through
self-help support groups.
Lifetime Advocacy Plus (Affiliate
Agency)- (206) 367-8055
Elizabeth Lindley, Executive Director
11000 Lake City Way NE Suite 401
Seattle, WA 98125-6748
www.laplus.org
Email:
laplus@laplus.org
Lifetime Advocacy Plus mission: to enhance the lives and
protect the rights of people with disabilities by
providing guardianship, personal and financial services.
Lydia Place - (360) 671-7663
Teresa Josephson, Executive Director
1701 Gladstone
Bellingham, WA 98226 Email:
lydiaplaceed@qwest.net
Provides for a 6-months transitional housing program for
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Max Higbee Community Recreation Center - (360)
733-1828
Nancy Bouscher, Executive Director
315 Halleck Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Email:
maxhigbee@peoplepc.com
Assists adults with developmental disabilities to
integrate into their community through recreational
and socialization opportunities.
Mother Baby Center - (360) 647-1544
Rachael Sibley, Executive Director
www.motherbabycenter.org
Email:
rsibley@motherbabycenter.org
Provides health care and support services for pregnant
and postpartum women. The results are fewer
deaths and healthier babies.
Northwest Youth Services - (360)
734-9862
David Webster, Executive Director
1020 North State Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
www.northwestyouthservices.org
Email:
davidw@northwestyouthservices.org
Supporting the healthy development of youth within
their families and communities.
Opportunity Council - (360)
734-5121
Kay Sardo, Executive Director
1111 Cornwall Ave, Ste. C
Bellingham, WA 98225
www.oppco.org
Email:
Kay_sardo@oppco.org
Creating a positive change for self–sufficiency for
low income and disadvantaged persons. Services include
health care, information and referrals, childcare and
housing/shelter.
Salvation Army - (360) 733-1410
Major Dave Sholin, Commanding Officer
2912 Northwest Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
www.salvationarmyusa.org Email:david_sholin@usw.salvationarmy.org
Assistance to families and individuals in emergency
situations, which require food, clothing, and
household items, furniture, occasional rental and
utilities assistance; recreation: adult
social/spiritual activities; youth camp program;
Christmas food and gifts; and disaster assistance.
Sun Community Service - (360)
392-1324
Denise Siebert, Executive Director
515 East Chestnut
Bellingham, WA 98225
Email:
d_seibert@comcast.net
Provides temporary transitional living, skill building
groups, care management, and psychiatric services for
adults with conic mental illness.
Visiting Nurse Personal Services - (360)
734-9662
Terri Briant Booth, Executive Director
www.visitingnurseservices.org
Email:
terribb@visitingnurseservices.org
Provides in-home care (including personal care,
transportation, meal preparation, and skilled nursing)
for elderly and disabled people in Whatcom, Skagit,
and Island Counties.
Whatcom Center For Early
Learning - (360) 671-3660
Sandra Berner, Executive Director
2001 "H" Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
www.wcel.net Email:
sandy@wcel.net
Maximizes the potential of each child by providing
early support services including: speech and physical
therapy in the family’s home; information, referral
and advocacy resources for families of children with
autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, developmental
delays or medical needs.
Whatcom Council On Aging
(Affiliate Agency) - (360) 733-4030
Rob Bunnett, Executive Director
315 Halleck Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Senior Services provides nutrition, congregate and
home delivered meals, well adult clinics, and senior
community services for developmentally disabled
adults.
Whatcom Counseling & Psychiatric
Clinic - (360) 676-2220 or (888)-311-0120
Andy Byrne, Executive Director
3645 East McLeod Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
www.serv.net/~rainbowc/wcpc.html
Email:
andy.byrne@whatcomcounseling.org
All donations to WCPC support Rainbow Center, the
Clinic's consumer operated drop-in facility in
downtown Bellingham, where mentally ill adults can get
a meal and a shower, meet peers, develop vocational
skills, and work toward recovery.
Whatcom Literacy Council - (360)
647-3264
Rachel Meyers, Executive Director
PO Box 1292
Bellingham, WA 98227
www.whatcomliteracy.org Email:
rachel@whatcomliteracy.org
Recruits, and trains volunteers to teach illiterate
adults to read and write. The Council also recruits
and trains volunteers to tutor English as a second
language. Adults who need help are given free
assessment and tutoring service.
Whatcom Volunteer Center - (360)
734-3055
Sue Ellen Heflin, Executive Director
411 York Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
www.whatcomvolunteer.org Email:
sueellenh@whatcomvolunteer.org
One-stop center linking people of all ages who want to
contribute their talent and time to directly assist
250 organizations in meeting community needs.
Womencare Shelter and Domestic
Violence Services - (360) 671-8539
Cheri Kilty, Executive Director
2217 Woburn
Bellingham, WA 98226
www.womencareshelter.org Email:
cheri@womencareshelter.org
Providing confidential, emergency shelter, a 24-hour
domestic violence Helpline, crisis intervention and
support services for victims of domestic violence and
their children since 1979. Womencare promotes a
community response to domestic violence through
outreach and education.
Whatcom Family YMCA - (360)
733-8630
Dave Harding, Executive Director
1256 North State
Bellingham, WA 98225
www.whatcomymca.org Email:
dharding@whatcomymca.org
Creates opportunities for all incomes, ages and
abilities to develop values and behavior consistent
with Christian principles through programs in safe,
caring, community-based environments.
YWCA - (360) 734-4820
Julie Foster, Executive Director
1026 North Forest
Bellingham, WA 98225
www.ywcabellingham.org Email:
ywca@nas.com
Women’s membership organization, providing emergency
and transitional housing for low-income women; support
services for transition to permanent housing and work;
educational programs for all women and girls in areas
of personal growth, health, financial skills and
community involvement.
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