Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS)
DVSAS: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services | ending violence, transforming liveshttps://www.dvsas.org/
Emergency & Disaster Resources
Whatcom County World Relief
https://worldrelief.org/western-wa/about-us/whatcom/360-320-6407805 W Orchard Dr Ste 5, Bellingham, WA 98225 World Relief’s Whatcom County location was approved by the U.S. State Department in September 2021. Shortly after the fall of Kabul and amidst many Afghans arriving to the U.S., our team began welcoming families in Bellingham and beyond. Services in Whatcom:Refugee ResettlementYouth & Family ServicesImmigration Legal … Read more
AlertSense Alerts
https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/ Sign up to receive public safety alerts and severe weather warnings that could directly impact you and your family. These alerts are provided free of charge, however standard text messaging rates and other charges may apply. Optionally, feel free to download the AlertSense myAlerts App for Apple and Android devices. Another easy way to … Read more
Emergency Severe Winter Shelter for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Emergency Severe Winter Shelter for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Click to find out what severe winter shelters and centers are open. For more information about each location, go to our Severe Winter Shelter and Warming Center Locations section of this page. You can call 360-788-7983 for severe weather shelter availability. Bellingham Overnight Shelter Status last updated: 12/2/22, 08:32 am … Read more
Smoke Map for US and Canada – with forecasts
https://firesmoke.ca/ This interactive map gives views of current fires in the US and Canada, shows the location and direction of the smoke from those fires, and provides a 48hour visual forecast.
NW Clean Air
https://nwcleanairwa.gov/air-quality-center/ Get updates and information about the air quality in northwest Washington. Our agency operates real-time ambient air quality monitors in seven locations in our jurisdiction. Most of these air quality monitors keep track of air pollution in populated areas. Others – like the monitor near Lynden – measure regional background air quality.
Northwest Youth Services
https://www.nwys.org/ Northwest Youth Services is a non-profit organization serving young people ages 13-24 experiencing homelessness in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. We support youth in identifying goals and building the skills necessary to reach their own sense of stability. Northwest Youth Services offers housing, street outreach, help finding a job or enrolling in school, connection to … Read more
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
https://nami.org/Home NAMI Washington 1107 NE 45th St Ste 330 Seattle, WA 98105-4697 800-950-6264 NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)
800-584-3578 To access this service, call the VOA Crisis Response Services (the Care Crisis Line) at 1-800-584-3578 24/7 – 365 days-a-year to speak with a mental health professional who will assess the situation, make appropriate referrals, and/or dispatch the MCOT community based outreach team. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) is a community-based outreach team … Read more
Crisis Care Line (Volunteers of America, Regional hotline)
1-800-584-3578 www.imhurting.org Whether you had a bad day, or just need a non-judgmental ear to listen, we are here for you, no matter what you want to talk about. Our highly-skilled and compassionate staff are here to help. If you are in a state of distress, reach out today. Our crisis services are available 24/7 … Read more