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The Whatcom County Triage Center (WCTC) in Bellingham can accommodate up to 16 individuals at once who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Services include crisis stabilization, safety planning, and referrals for ongoing care. Individuals may self-refer or be referred by a community partner such as a behavioral health provider, hospital social worker, or medical provider. The facility can also accept drop-offs from law enforcement and emergency medical technicians as a diversion alternative to jail or the emergency room.
The Whatcom County Triage Center (WCTC) in Bellingham can accommodate up to 16 individuals at once who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Services include crisis stabilization, safety planning, and referrals for ongoing care. Individuals may self-refer or be referred by a community partner such as a behavioral health provider, hospital social worker, or medical provider. The facility can also accept drop-offs from law enforcement and emergency medical technicians as a diversion alternative to jail or the emergency room.
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Mental Health Care
All Mental Health
Psychiatric Emergency Services
In Crisis
Adults (31-54 years old)
Health
A Bellingham program that sends a behavioral health specialist and a public health nurse to respond to specific non-violent behavioral health 911 calls. The Alternative Response Team (ART) is an innovative program that benefits people having mental or behavioral health challenges, and our police personnel, allowing them to respond to other emergent calls requiring law enforcement intervention.
A Bellingham program that sends a behavioral health specialist and a public health nurse to respond to specific non-violent behavioral health 911 calls. The Alternative Response Team (ART) is an innovative program that benefits people having mental or behavioral health challenges, and our police personnel, allowing them to respond to other emergent calls requiring law enforcement intervention.
LGBTQ young people can text with a trained counselor for free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression, and suicide.
LGBTQ young people can text with a trained counselor for free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression, and suicide.
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In Crisis
LGBTQIA+
Care
Teens (13-19 years old)
Help Hotlines
Mental Health Care
Individual Counseling
Suicidal Thoughts
Children (2-12 years old)
Anonymous and confidential help line that provides crisis intervention and referral services for Washington State residents. Professionally trained volunteers and staff are available to provide emotional support 24 hours a day, and offer local treatment resources for substance abuse, problem gambling and mental health as well as to other community services.
Anonymous and confidential help line that provides crisis intervention and referral services for Washington State residents. Professionally trained volunteers and staff are available to provide emotional support 24 hours a day, and offer local treatment resources for substance abuse, problem gambling and mental health as well as to other community services.
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In Crisis
All Mental Health
Addiction & Recovery
Help Hotlines
LGBTQ young people can chat with a trained counselor for free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression, and suicide.
LGBTQ young people can chat with a trained counselor for free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression, and suicide.
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Mental Health Care
In Crisis
Counseling
Care
Teens (13-19 years old)
Help Hotlines
Suicidal Thoughts
LGBTQIA+
Connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can dial 988 and then Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available.
Connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can dial 988 and then Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available.
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In Crisis
Active Duty
Suicidal Thoughts
Veterans
Help Hotlines
Provides safe, confidential shelter to individuals and families fleeing domestic violence. Clients have access to basic food, clothing, personal items, and bedding if needed. Advocates are available to conduct intakes and provide advocacy twenty-four hours a day. Shelter is available for all survivors. This program is accessible to persons with disabilities and accepts service animals. Other pets may be accepted on a case by case basis.
Provides safe, confidential shelter to individuals and families fleeing domestic violence. Clients have access to basic food, clothing, personal items, and bedding if needed. Advocates are available to conduct intakes and provide advocacy twenty-four hours a day. Shelter is available for all survivors. This program is accessible to persons with disabilities and accepts service animals. Other pets may be accepted on a case by case basis.
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Immediate Safety
In Crisis
Help Escape Violence
Temporary Shelter
Emergency
Safe Housing
Sexual Assault Survivor
Domestic Violence Survivors
LGBTQ young people can talk with a trained counselor for free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression, and suicide.
LGBTQ young people can talk with a trained counselor for free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression, and suicide.
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Counseling
Care
Mental Health Care
Suicidal Thoughts
LGBTQIA+
Help Hotlines
In Crisis
Teens (13-19 years old)
Provides assistance to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer, and Point Roberts who have short-term emergency needs for financial assistance, including utility bills (shut-off impending), critical prescription needs, grocery vouchers (when other food assistance is not available), and emergency gasoline assistance.
Provides assistance to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer, and Point Roberts who have short-term emergency needs for financial assistance, including utility bills (shut-off impending), critical prescription needs, grocery vouchers (when other food assistance is not available), and emergency gasoline assistance.
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Help Pay for Utilities
Help Pay for Gas
Prescription Assistance
Help Pay for Food
Financial Assistance
Emergency
Money
In Crisis
A facility offering prompt assessment and brief-term treatment for individuals aged 18 and under facing mental or emotional health crises, including suicidal risks. The facility is designed for brief interventions, with a maximum stay of 23 hours and 59 minutes.
A facility offering prompt assessment and brief-term treatment for individuals aged 18 and under facing mental or emotional health crises, including suicidal risks. The facility is designed for brief interventions, with a maximum stay of 23 hours and 59 minutes.
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Suicidal Thoughts
Psychiatric Emergency Services
In Crisis
Teens (13-19 years old)
Mental Health Care
Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for them or their loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for them or their loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
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Help Hotlines
Psychiatric Emergency Services
In Crisis
Suicidal Thoughts
Mental Health Care
Emergency
Designated Crisis Responders provide legal assessment of grave disability and/or danger to self or others as a result of a mental health or substance use disorder for possible involuntary detention to a behavioral health facility. As a component of the evaluation, it must be determined that other, less restrictive options for stabilization of the crisis have been ruled out or deemed inappropriate.
Designated Crisis Responders provide legal assessment of grave disability and/or danger to self or others as a result of a mental health or substance use disorder for possible involuntary detention to a behavioral health facility. As a component of the evaluation, it must be determined that other, less restrictive options for stabilization of the crisis have been ruled out or deemed inappropriate.
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In Crisis
Mental Health Care
Residential Treatment
Psychiatric Emergency Services
All Mental Health
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, 24/7, free, confidential. A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from a secure online platform.
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, 24/7, free, confidential. A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from a secure online platform.
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Virtual Support
Suicidal Thoughts
Help Hotlines
In Crisis
Provides guidance for teens (ages 13-18) who are struggling at home, at school or in their community due to the abuse of drugs or alcohol. The program helps stabilize teens in immediate crisis and guides them towards making long term & lasting positive changes in their lives.
Provides guidance for teens (ages 13-18) who are struggling at home, at school or in their community due to the abuse of drugs or alcohol. The program helps stabilize teens in immediate crisis and guides them towards making long term & lasting positive changes in their lives.
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Substance Use Counseling
Opioid Dependency
Alcohol Dependency
In Crisis
Addiction & Recovery
Teens (13-19 years old)
A wellness and strength based advocacy program for Nooksack community members who have suffered domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or elder abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or elder abuse contact the 24-hour phone line.
A wellness and strength based advocacy program for Nooksack community members who have suffered domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or elder abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or elder abuse contact the 24-hour phone line.
https://nooksacktribe.org/departments/youth-family-services/tlils-taaaltha-victims-of-crime-program/
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Support Network
Domestic Violence Survivors
Immediate Safety
In Danger
Help Escape Violence
Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Physical Safety
Support Groups
Sexual Assault Survivor
Advocacy & Legal Aid
In Crisis
Safe Housing
Regional crisis line for anyone in crisis, those who want to know more about suicide prevention and further resources, and requests for local crisis outreach and response services.
Regional crisis line for anyone in crisis, those who want to know more about suicide prevention and further resources, and requests for local crisis outreach and response services.
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Suicidal Thoughts
Help Hotlines
Emergency
Psychiatric Emergency Services
In Crisis
Advocacy counselors provide safety planning, emotional support, crisis intervention, and referrals through the helpline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Advocacy counselors provide safety planning, emotional support, crisis intervention, and referrals through the helpline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Immediate Safety
Support Network
Domestic Violence Survivors
One-on-One Support
Help Hotlines
In Crisis
Help Escape Violence
Sexual Assault Survivor
Community Support Services
Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) is available to help those in the community experiencing a crisis due to mental illness and/or substance use issues. They provide assistance in community settings such as homes and schools. They are professionals trained to evaluate a person for safety, de-escalate a crisis, and provide information and education. They also refer people to community behavioral health services for additional support.
Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) is available to help those in the community experiencing a crisis due to mental illness and/or substance use issues. They provide assistance in community settings such as homes and schools. They are professionals trained to evaluate a person for safety, de-escalate a crisis, and provide information and education. They also refer people to community behavioral health services for additional support.
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Substance Use Counseling
All Mental Health
Mental Health Evaluation
Mental Health Care
In Crisis
Peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers.
Peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers.
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Peer Support
Help Hotlines
Transgender or Non-Binary
Personal Safety
In Crisis
LGBTQIA+
Toll-free national overdose prevention, detection, life-saving crisis response and medical intervention services for people who use drugs while alone. Never Use Alone’s peer operators are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Toll-free national overdose prevention, detection, life-saving crisis response and medical intervention services for people who use drugs while alone. Never Use Alone’s peer operators are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
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Help Hotlines
Emergency
Addiction & Recovery
In Crisis
Peer Support
Free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 140 languages available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 140 languages available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Immediate Safety
Sexual Assault Survivor
Help Hotlines
Domestic Violence Survivors
Emergency
In Crisis
Help Escape Violence
A 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans. Advocates can provide peer support and advocacy, information and education about domestic violence and sexual violence, personalized safety planning, crisis intervention, referrals to Native-centered domestic violence and sexual violence service providers, and more.
A 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans. Advocates can provide peer support and advocacy, information and education about domestic violence and sexual violence, personalized safety planning, crisis intervention, referrals to Native-centered domestic violence and sexual violence service providers, and more.
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Sexual Assault Survivor
Immediate Safety
Help Hotlines
Domestic Violence Survivors
Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Emergency
Help Escape Violence
In Crisis
A 24/7 intensive community outreach that provides crisis intervention/prevention and recovery stabilization services to adults in a community. Through non-emergent recovery stabilization, outreach services are provided to individuals at risk of, or who have recently experienced a behavioral health crisis.
A 24/7 intensive community outreach that provides crisis intervention/prevention and recovery stabilization services to adults in a community. Through non-emergent recovery stabilization, outreach services are provided to individuals at risk of, or who have recently experienced a behavioral health crisis.
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Mental Health Care
Addiction & Recovery
Adults (31-54 years old)
All Mental Health
Peer Support
Mental Health Evaluation
Substance Use Counseling
In Crisis
Directory of online resources and phone helplines for mental health, substance use, treatment services, crisis lines, and more.
Directory of online resources and phone helplines for mental health, substance use, treatment services, crisis lines, and more.
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Addiction & Recovery
Help Hotlines
In Crisis
All Mental Health
Mental Health Care
A suicide, crisis, and help line specifically for American Indian and Alaska Natives, fully staffed and operated by other Native people. Dial 988 and select option 4 to reach a Tribal Crisis Counselor.
A suicide, crisis, and help line specifically for American Indian and Alaska Natives, fully staffed and operated by other Native people. Dial 988 and select option 4 to reach a Tribal Crisis Counselor.
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Emergency
In Crisis
Psychiatric Emergency Services
Suicidal Thoughts
Help Hotlines