Health Resources in Whatcom County

• Download our R_X Pad of Support Groups, here, as a printable PDF document.
• AD(H)D Natural Causes/Natural Cures Education and alternatives to Ritalin and other drugs in the management of AD(H)D
• Alzheimer Society of Washington The Alzheimer Society of Washington (ASW) is an organization of volunteers -- family and friends of persons affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementing illnesses. The Alzheimer Society's purpose is to reach persons affected by dementing illnesses with support, knowledge and resources to empower them in dealing with dementia; to develop in society an awareness and understanding of the overwhelming devastation caused by the dementias; and to bring about improvements in the social and health systems serving those affected by dementing illnesses.
• American Red Cross: Mount Baker Chapter Serving Whatcom and Skagit Counties
• ARC of Whatcom County Advocacy for people with Develomental Disabilities.
• Bellingham Gluten Intolerance Group (BGIG) provides support and information to those individuals and their families diagnosed with Celiac Disease, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, wheat sensitivities and/or Gluten Intolerance. Contact: Kelle, Team Support Leader, 360-332-7435 or 676-1372
• Bethany Christian Services Christian Family Services, Adoption and Counseling.
• Brain Injury Association of Washington, Whatcom County Chapter Hope for People who are experiencing Brain Injury: Information, Advocacy, Awareness, Library, Legislative/legal assistance, & Support Groups
• Community Action for the Disabled CAD fosters community education and awareness in the removal of barriers to accessiblity of facilitites and programs.
• Evergreen AIDS Foundation The mission of the Evergreen AIDS Foundation is to provide community outreach, education, prevention and direct client care with compassion, understanding and respect for diversity for those impacted by HIV/AIDS in Northwest Washington.
• Survivors of Violent Crimes Survivors of Violent Crimes offers support, education, and advocacy.
• Genetics Northwest Genetics Northwest is a nonprofit organization located near Bellingham, Washington whose mission is to increase availability of genetic information through easier access and decreased cost.
• Health Support Center The purpose of the Health Support Center is to maintain and share a center, which provides office and other essential services to self-help support groups, advocacy groups, and/or independent advocates, who serve persons with health impairments or disabilities and/or caregivers of such persons.
• Hepatitis Education Project of Whatcom County (H.E.P.) Of Whatcom County Support and education for people living with Hepatitis, including the families and friends of those affected.
• Interfaith Community Health Center is a not-for-profit clinic working in partnership with local area health care providers. The mission of the clinic is to provide affordable, high quality health care for all.
• Mother Baby Center strives to be Whatcom County's highest quality provider of health and support services for pregnant and postpartum women, their babies and their families. Linda Dorsett, Executive Director
• Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood & Mt. Baker Clinic - free or reduced fee services (from reproductive health care to comprehensive family practice including obstetrical care) to over 16,704 residents in the three counties served: Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan.
• MS Support Group Support and education for people with Multiple Sclerolsis, and their families.
• NAMI of Whatcom County National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Whatcom County
• Neurofibromatosis (NF) Advocate Support and information for people affected by Neurofibromatosis
• Northwest Braile Services Founded in 1989, NWBS provides braille materials and information to individuals, groups, and or agencies.
• Opportunity Council A private non-profit community action agency working for positive change in our community
• Parkinson's Support Group Support and education for people with Parkinsons disease, including the families and friends of those affected.
• PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Parents and Family of Lesbians and Gays. Support and information.
• Polio Support Group Support and education for people with polio, including the families and friends of those affected.
• Positive Frontiers Mission is to use peer education to assist in the empowerment of persons living with HIV/AIDS in rural regions of Washington State; to improve their lives and health status, while strengthening their prevention education. Contact: 360-711-6714 or 360-527-8474
• Project Hope Christian Hope Association's Project Hope offers a food bank, furniture, clothing, and financial assistance to people in need.
• Regional Chronic Pain Support Group The Regional Chronic Pain Support Group is here to help patients and their families deal with chronic pain.
• Sarcoid Support Group Information about Sarcoidosis to those affected by it.
• Sjogren Support Group Information and support for people with Sjogren's Syndrome.
• Visiting Nurses Visiting Nurse Personal Services, a not-for-profit agency, is a name that has been recognized and trusted in the local home care field since 1984. We are the leading provider of home health care services in Whatcom, Skagit, and Island counties.
• Washington Assistive Technology Alliance -- (WATA)The Washington Assistive Technology Alliance (WATA) is a consumer advocacy network that includes the AT Resource Center at the University of Washington (ATRC), the AT Resource Center at Easter Seal Society in Spokane (EATRC), and the Washington Protection and Advocacy System (WPAS). WATA is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) funded through the Washington Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, and enjoys the guidance of a Consumer Majority Advisory Board.
• Whatcom Alliance for Healthcare Access Whatcom Alliance for Healthcare Access is committed to work together as a community to build legislative and programmatic solutions that ensure that all Whatcom County residents have access to core health care services.
• Whatcom County Health Education and Support Groups List of health-related support groups with contact information and meeting times

• St. Joseph Hospital is a 253-bed, two-campus medical center and Level II Trauma Center in Bellingham. As Whatcom County's only hospital, St. Joseph Hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including 24-hour emergency and trauma care, neurosurgery, total joint replacement, heart surgery, and comprehensive cancer care.

• Washington State Department of Health Washington State resources, departments, and health links.
• DSHS -- List of Health Services in Whatcom County
• Whatcom County Health and Human Services The Mission of the Whatcom County Health and Human Services  Department is to Preserve and Enhance the Health and Quality of Life in Whatcom County. Includes Community Health and Wellness: immunizations and travel, child health services, maternal-infant services, nutrition services, communicable diseases, sexual-transmitted disease protection; Environmental Health: community education, food safety permits, drinking water, and Vital Records.
• Western Washington University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic Services are available for children and adults of all ages. The Clinic is located on the Ground Floor of Parks Hall, at the south end of the Western Washington University campus.
• Health Education Resource Exchange--H.E.R.E. in Washington A clearinghouse of public health education and health promotion projects, materials and resources in the State of Washington. This website is designed to help community health professionals share their experience with colleagues around the state.
• Whatcom County Cooperative Extension Working in partnership with USDA, WSU, and community volunteers, Coooperative Extension is an educational/informational resource for agriculture and home economics.
• Whatcom County Division of Emergency Management The Division of Emergency Management (D.E.M.) is responsible for developing and maintaining a community infrastructure for emergency/disaster mitigation, planning, response, and recovery. This is accomplished through public education, training of the response community, developing plans, and building teams of responders.

Other Health & Safety Resources

• Chronic Health General Health and Fitness: Providing up-to-date information on health and fitness topics related to a variety of chronic illnesses including kidney disease (end stage renal disease), heart disease (cardiovascular disease), cancer and high blood pressure (hypertension).
• Gus! Online ALS, Lou Gehrig, stroke, aphasia, speech disorders, augmentative communication, AAC, assistive technology
• Health Industry News A resource of medical and business information relevant to health industry professionals.
• Health Promotion Network Benefits and services for staff associated with health related organizations
• Wellness Resources NW Specializes in facilitating workshops, classes, & seminars, for businesses and non-profit organizations. We offer various topics for skill building and self management such as: Communication Skills, Stress Management, Leadership Skills, Team Building. Or let us design a workshop, class or seminar to fit your specific needs.