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Whatcom County Veterans Program - Bellingham Vet Center

A point of entry to local, state and federal benefits and services for veterans. Services include burial assistance, compensation and pension assistance, employment assistance, health services, housing assistance, legal assistance, social service programs, temporary financial assistance, and transportation.

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Help Find Healthcare
Burial & Funeral Help
Government Benefits
Advocacy & Legal Aid
National Guard
Financial Assistance
Transportation
Navigating the System
Housing
Veterans
Active Duty
Help Find Work

Water Rights Adjudication - Public Works Offices

Ongoing legal process to prioritize water usage along the Nooksack River Watershed and Bellingham Bay. Relevant to individuals or businesses who draw water from wells or waterbodies like lakes and rivers. These resources provide more information and document how to submit a claim when applicable.

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Legal
Understand Government Programs

Victim Support Services

Criminal justice system advocacy, resources, referrals, educational and support groups for victims of crime and their families. Services are free of charge. Please note that VSS is located in Washington State and serves Snohomish county with limited services in other WA counties (King, Island, Skagit and Whatcom) on a case-by-case basis.

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Adults (31-54 years old)
Support Groups
Help Find Missing Persons
Support Network
Peer Support
Advocacy & Legal Aid

Rights Investigation and Accountability - Disability Rights Washington

Investigates the extent to which individuals with disabilities retain their basic rights to make personal and financial decisions and how people in positions to assist them in exercising those rights respect, protect, and facilitate the individual’s expressed interests.

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Advocacy & Legal Aid
All Disabilities
Discrimination & Civil Rights

DACA General Information & Resources - Northwest Immigrant Rights Project - Seattle Office

General information and resources about DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) including important updates and renewal clinics.

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Navigating the System
Citizenship & Immigration
Immigrants
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Undocumented

Asylum Services - Northwest Immigrant Rights Project - Seattle Office

Defends the rights of people who have a fear of persecution in their home country and help them gain safety through asylum. Also assists 'pro se' applicants with navigating the asylum application process, and works with outside agencies, communities, and organizations to promote the rights and dignity of and offer support services to persons fleeing persecution in their home countries.

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Navigating the System
Citizenship & Immigration
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Representation
Immigrants
Refugees

Catholic Immigration Legal Services - CCS Family Immigration

Department of Justice recognized provider of legal services including citizenship, green card replacement and renewal, employment authorization and more.

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Immigrants
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Citizenship & Immigration

Community Inclusion and Services Program - Disability Rights Washington

Advocates for the provision of accommodations, services, treatment, and technology necessary to support the choices of people with disabilities to safely and meaningfully participate as equal citizens in any social, economic, or political aspect of community life.

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All Disabilities
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Discrimination & Civil Rights

Eviction Help - Northwest Justice Project

Tenants facing eviction can apply for free legal help from Northwest Justice Project and other local legal aid providers by calling the Eviction Defense line.

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Housing Advice
Representation
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Mediation

Citizenship - Northwest Immigrant Rights Project - Seattle Office

Helps immigrants obtain United States Citizenship. NWIRP ensures that people with disabilities can attain U.S. citizenship, fights wrongful citizenship denials, represents people with criminal records who are still eligible for U.S. citizenship, and defends U.S. citizens who have been wrongfully placed in removal proceedings.

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Naturalization
Immigrants
Legal
Representation
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Navigating the System

Tl’ils Ta’á’altha Victims of Crime Program - Nooksack Family Services

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.

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Domestic Violence Survivors
Physical Safety
Help Escape Violence
Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Sexual Assault Survivor
In Danger
In Crisis
Support Groups
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Immediate Safety
Safe Housing
Support Network

Youth Access to Council - Washington State Office of Public Defense

Hotline providing youth with on-call attorney consultations.

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Teens (13-19 years old)
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Children (2-12 years old)

Debt Collection Clinic - Whatcom County Courthouse

An attorney will consult with clients on their debt issues, including debt collection, garnishment, medical debt and charity care

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Advocacy & Legal Aid
Mediation
Financial Education

Cross Disability Advocacy Network - Disability Rights Washington

Serves to empower disabled advocates across the state of Washington to collaborate, strategize, and mobilize on Washington State legislation impacting individuals with disabilities.

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Advocacy & Legal Aid
Discrimination & Civil Rights
All Disabilities

ASD Advocacy and Legal Services - Washington Autism Alliance

Provides a range of advocacy services to help adults, youth, and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities gain access to health and educational services and supports. These services include family resource and insurance navigation, and legal advocacy on issues related to access to healthcare and education.

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Development Disability
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Adults (31-54 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
All Disabilities
Children (2-12 years old)

Legal Help - Northwest Justice Project

Apply online for free legal help from NJP and other legal aid providers in your county, or call the CLEAR Hotline. Seniors (age 60 and over) can call CLEAR*Sr.

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Low-Income
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Representation
Mediation

CLEAR*Sr - Northwest Justice Project

A toll-free legal hotline for seniors (age 60 and over). Services are targeted to problems that affect basic needs such as housing, income, medical care and family safety. Due to limited resources, lawyers and paralegals are not able to assist every caller.

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Legal
Help Hotlines
Seniors (55+ years old)
Advocacy & Legal Aid

Legal Assistance - DVSAS

Navigating the legal system can be challenging. DVSAS advocates can help with protection orders, court preparation and accompaniment, and law enforcement reporting.

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Sexual Assault Survivor
Navigating the System
Advocacy & Legal Aid
One-on-One Support
Domestic Violence Survivors
Community Support Services
Legal
Help Escape Violence

Attorney General of Washington - Attorney General of Washington Bellingham Office

Provides consumer protection for identity theft and scams, education, labor and industries, licensing, social and health services.

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Legal
Discrimination & Civil Rights

Parental Representation - Family First Legal Advocates of Whatcom and Skagit County

Free legal representation for parents involved in proceedings with Child Protective Services.

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Representation
Parents
Advocacy & Legal Aid

Street Law Clinic - Opportunity Council Community Resource Center

Volunteer lawyers provide free, brief legal consultations. Come prepared with any papers related to your case. Call for more information about upcoming clinics, or view calendar online. One Friday a month.

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Advocacy & Legal Aid
Legal
Mediation

CLEAR Hotline - Northwest Justice Project

A toll-free legal hotline for people with low incomes. Services are targeted to problems that affect basic needs such as housing, income, medical care and family safety. Due to limited resources, lawyers and paralegals are not able to assist every caller.

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Advocacy & Legal Aid
Help Hotlines
Legal

Whatcom Adult Recovery Court - Whatcom Therapeutic Courts

Whatcom County Recovery Court (formerly Drug Court) is to reduce crime and improve the quality of life and safety in our community by fostering long-term change in individuals living with a substance use disorder. Whatcom County Recovery Court provides intensive case management services to individuals living with a substance use disorder.

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Addiction and Recovery
Advocacy & Legal Aid

Washington Law Help - Northwest Justice Project

Library of free "know your rights" articles, videos, court forms and do-it-yourself packets covering many common legal issues such as family law, eviction/housing, public benefits and money/debt problems.

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Advocacy & Legal Aid

Office of the Developmental Disabilities Ombuds - Disability Rights Washington

Operates statewide to investigate, advocate, and report on services to people with developmental disabilities. The program provides a range of services, including monitoring, information on rights and responsibilities, informal advocacy, and recommendations for changes in policy and procedures.

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Discrimination & Civil Rights
All Disabilities
Advocacy & Legal Aid

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