Health Support Center Members

Health Support Center currently has 20 member groups and has assisted on the average of five new groups annually. Call if you need help with your support group or advocacy service.
Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Association (AADDA) Founded in 1991, the Adult A.D.D. Association is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, information, and referral services to those affected by Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Contact: (360) 647-6681
Alzheimer Society of Washington (ASW) Support groups, educational conferences and seminars, books and other resources for persons affected by Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. Contact: , 360-671-3316 or 800-493-3959.
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
Brain Injury Association of Washington, Bellingham Chapter Affiliated with the Brain Injury Association of Washington, provides support and referral information to persons with brain injuries and their families. Contact , 360-398-9110.
Community Action for the Disabled (CAD) The primary service of Community Action for the Disabled is to foster community education and awareness in the removal of barriers to accessibility of facilities and programs. Contact , 360-733-6714
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Support and education for individuals that may suffer from bipolar disorder or depression. We also provide information and support to family and friends. Contact: 360-733-6714
Disabled Sports USA/NW DS/US-NW is committed to assisting those with a physical disability, to rediscover their abilities through recreation, competition and education. Contact: , 360-733-2874
Girls on the Run Girls on the Run of Northwest Washington (GOTR) is a fitness and self-learning program for girls ages 8 - 14. Contact: , 360-255-6428
Hepatitis Education Project (HEP) Support and education for people living with Hepatitis, including the families and friends of those affected. Contact: 360-733-6714
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Support and information for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Contact: 360-733-6714
NAMI of Whatcom County NAMI of Whatcom County is affiliated with NAMI (the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) and NAMI Washington. Locally, NAMI advocates for improved treatment services and provides free education and support for people and their friends and families who are affected by serious mental illnesses -- “the whole family”. Information: , 360-671-4950
Northwest Braille Services (NWBS) NWBS provides Braille materials, education, and information to individuals, groups, and/or agencies. Contact: , 360-714-1630
Parkinson's Disease Support Group Support, problem-solving, and education for people affected by Parkinson's Disease. Contact: , Deb Ivancovich, 360-724-3382 or , 360-733-6714
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
Polio Outreach Support and information for people affected by Polio or Post-Polio Syndrome Contact: Joan Fortune, 360-738-0707
SHHH: Self Help for Hard of Hearing People SHHH opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy. Contact: , 360-738-3756
Small Potatoes Gleaning Project Small Potatoes Gleaning Project bridges the gap between surplus produce from local farms and hungry people in Whatcom County. Contact: Rio Thomas - 360-966-2533
Survivors of Violent Crime Victims Peer support group meeting for the survivors of crime victims. Providing emotional support, education and resources. Contact through the Health Support Center: 360-733-6714
United Blind of Whatcom County Support and education for people who are blind or partially sighted, their families, and advocates. Affiliated with American Council of the Blind and Washington Council of the Blind. Contact: , 360-733-6714

Associate Member Organizations
ARC of Whatcom County - for the Developmentally Disabled of Whatcom County Serving persons with Developmental Disabilities in Whatcom County: Advocacy, Support Groups. Contact: , 1111 Cornwall Avenue, #205 Bellingham, WA 98225. 360-715-0170
Chronic Pain Information and Consulting Peer support and education for people suffering chronic pain. Contact: Debra Larson, 360-734-8852
Neurofibromatosis Advocate (NF) Support and information for people affected by Neurofibromatosis. Contact: Paul Graf, 360-734-9615
Recovery Inc. Contact , (360) 647-6681
Sarcoidosis Support Group Support and information for people affected by Sarcoidosis. Contact: , Marilyn 360-676-7453 or 360-733-6714
Sjogren's Syndrome Support Group Support and information for people affected by Sjogren's Syndrome. Contact: Betty Willert, 360-312-1597