https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement/one-time-cancellation On Aug. 24, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a Student Debt Relief Plan that includes one-time student loan debt relief targeted to low- and middle-income families. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) will provide up to $20,000 in debt relief to Federal Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 in debt relief to non-Pell … Read more
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.
(360) 676-6887 208 Unity Street Bellingham, WA 98225 The Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8) is a rent subsidy program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the Bellingham Housing Authority (BHA). This voucher based program is designed to assist lower income families, disabled individuals, and the elderly to … Read more
https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 1-855-265-4038 U.S. Department of Education FedLoan Servicing P.O. Box 69184 Harrisburg, PA 17106-9184 If you are employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have … Read more
https://evergreengoodwill.org/job-training-and-education (360) 738-04831115 E Sunset Dr., Bellingham, WA 98226 Goodwill offers job training and education programs to people in the community, as well as help finding a job. All completely free. Job Seeker Resources Adult Basic Education Career Exploration Youth Programs Support 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
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.
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
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
2026 Division Street Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: 360-812-7220 Services: Safe withdrawal from alcohol and drugs Counseling Motivational programming Referrals to mental health services Assessments and referrals to substance use disorder treatment, once admitted