Help & Resources
You are not alone. This page connects you with real help in Bellingham and Whatcom County. Whether you need shelter, food, medical care, detox, or someone to talk to—these resources are here for you.
First Point of Contact
Opportunity Council
Your starting point for all services. They can connect you to housing, shelter, food, and more.
Visit website →Shelter & Housing
Lighthouse Mission
Overnight shelter, meals, showers, and laundry. Open every night of the year.
📍 Base Camp: 1312 F Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
📍 Main Office: 910 W. Holly Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
⏰ Open nightly, year-round
Detox & Addiction Treatment
Whatcom Community Detox
24/7 Acute Medical Detoxification — Safe medical detox with 16 beds available. Walk-ins welcome or call to get on the list.
Learn more →Comprehensive Treatment Center
Outpatient addiction treatment services.
📍 3240 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
CCS NW Recovery
Recovery and addiction treatment services.
📍 515 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham, WA 98225
Belair Clinic
Treatment and counseling services.
📍 1130 North State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Dillard Recovery
Recovery program dedicated to sustained healing.
📍 11th Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Food & Meals
Lighthouse Mission Meals
Free daily meals at Base Camp location.
📍 1312 F Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Bellingham Food Bank
Free food assistance and groceries for those in need.
📍 Multiple locations
📞 Call 211
Crisis & Mental Health
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Talk to someone immediately about mental health or suicidal thoughts.
⏰ Free, 24/7
Homeless Outreach Team
Street outreach and mobile crisis support.
⏰ Mon/Fri 7am-5pm, Tue-Thu 7am-8pm
Health & Counseling
Lummi Counseling Services
Mental health counseling and support services.
📍 2616 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
Questions? Call 211
211 Whatcom is your master resource hotline. They know every service in the county and can connect you to what you need.
Available 24/7
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