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Current Students » Counseling

Whatcom Community Resources

In addition to the counseling services available on campus, there are many community resources in Whatcom where students can get support for a diverse range of challenges.
 
Below is a list of Whatcom community resources for students:
 
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ABUSE ASSAULT / DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES

 Website: dvsas.org  Phone: 360.715.1563 or 877.715.1563
  • Confidential services
  • Support for domestic violence victims
  • Support for sexual assault victims
  • Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence
  • Advocacy for victims of domestic violence
ALCOHOL / SUBSTANCE ABUSE

ALCOHOL/DRUG HELPLINE

 Website: https://findtreatment.gov/  Phone: 800.662.4357

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) WHATCOM COUNTY

 Website: whatcomaa.org  Phone: 360.734.1688
  • Local group meetings

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

 Website: https://na.org/  Phone: 360.647.3234 – 24-hour helpline
  • Local group meetings

SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Website: samhsa.gov/find-help  Phone: 800.662.4357
CAREER AND JOB INFORMATION

WORKSOURCE – WHATCOM CAREER CENTER

Website: worksourcewa.com  Phone: 360.676.1521

GOODWILL

Website: https://evergreengoodwill.org/  Phone:  360.752.2080
Address: 1115 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
DENTAL CARE

BELLINGHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE DENTAL CLINIC

Website: btc.edu  Phone: 360.752.8349
  • Low cost dental care for the public

UNITY CARE NW

 Website: unitycarenw.org  Phone: 360.676.6177
  • Dental care for low income
  • Sliding scale fee

SEA MAR BELLINGHAM DENTAL CLINIC

 Website: seamar.org  Phone: 360.788.7101
  • Dental care for low income
  • Sliding scale fee
FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES

Website: ccsww.org  Phone: 360.676.2164
  • Mental health services for children and families

NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICE

 Website: nwys.org  Phone: 360.734.9862
  • Short-term crisis intervention for youth and family
  • Long-term services for youth and family
  • Free and/or sliding scale fee
FINANCIAL

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

Website: dshs.wa.gov  Phone: 360.812.4940 or 877.501.2233
  • Food stamps, financial assistance, medical coupons
  • Many other services and resources
FOOD / NUTRITION

BELLINGHAM FOOD BANK 

Website: bellinghamfoodbank.org  Phone: 360.676.0392
  • Weekly emergency food for those in need
  • Referrals to other county food banks 

OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL

 Website: oppco.org  Phone: 360.788.7328
  • Food and nutrition program
HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL – COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

 Website: oppco.org  Phone: 360.734.5121, option 3
  • Emergency shelter and rental assistance
  • Referrals to other resources
LEGAL

LAW ADVOCATES

Website: https://lawadvocates.org/  Phone: 360.671.6079
  • Free legal assistance to eligible residents of Whatcom County

JUSTICE PROJECT

 Website: nwjustice.org Phone: 360.734.8680 or 888.201.1014
  • Free civil legal services for low income
MEDICAL / COUNSELING

UNITY CARE NW

Website: unitycarenw.org  Phone: 360.676.6177
  • Primary medical care for low income
  • Mental health care for low income
  • Sliding scale fee

SEA MAR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Website: seamar.org  
  Phone: 360.671.3225
  • Medical care for low income
  • Mental health care for low income
  • Sliding scale fee

ST. JOSEPH’S MEDICAL CENTER

 Website: peacehealth.org  Phone: 360.734.5400 
  • Emergency medical care
  • Emergency mental health care

WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

 Website: chss.wwu.edu/psychology/counseling-training-clinic Phone: 360.650.3184   
  • Free counseling for the public January through June

COMPASS HEALTH

Website: compasshealth.org  Phone: 360.676.2220 or 800.584.3578 (for emergencies)
  • Counseling and psychiatric outpatient services
TRANSPORTATION

WHATCOM TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

Website: ridewta.com   Phone: 360.676.RIDE (7433)
  • County bus service

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