DSHS (Department of Social and Health Services)

Address: 4101 Meridian Street, Bellingham

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm Walk-in Services: 8am-3pm

Phone: (877) 501-2233; or apply for services online

Services:

• Aged, Blind or Disabled Cash Assistance Program (ABD)

• Child Support Services

• Emergency Programs

• Family Planning Services

• Housing and Essential Needs

• Medical Assistance Programs

• Voter Registration Assistance

Opportunity Council

Address: 1111 Cornwall Avenue, Suite C, Bellingham

Hours: Monday- Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Walk-In Hours: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: (360) 734-5121 ext. 370 or 1-800-649-5121

Services:

• Intake and screenings for housing programs, emergency shelters, and landlord/tenant information

• Assistance accessing community services and providing basic needs

• Referrals to other community resources

NWYS Northwest Youth Services

Address: 2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham (located in basement of First Congregational Church of Bellingham)

Phone: 360-734-3720

Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday

A day-use center for individuals 13-24 and are at risk of homelessness or currently experiencing homelessness.

Services:

• Food, showers, laundry, computer access, mail service, basic needs, survival resources, and rooms to rest in

• Emergency, transitional and permanent housing and support

• Job and education support

• Mental health and substance use counseling

• LGBTQ+ affirming services and programs

• Connections to other services