Homeless Services
Outreach and support services for Whatcom County residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness
For Households Experiencing Homelessness in Bellingham:
Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) | 360-312-3717: Support and intervention services for those experiencing homelessness
For Households with School-Aged Children Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness:
School District Homeless Liaisons: Services and resources for homeless families. Contact the liaison in your district for services
For Youth Ages 13-24 Experiencing Homelessness:
Northwest Youth Services Ground Floor | (360) 734-9862 Ext. 137: Open Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM at 2500 E. Street, Bellingham, WA. Services for youth ages 13-24 including food, showers, laundry, basic needs, resting rooms, housing case management, and vocational & mental health support
For Adults Experiencing Homelessness:
Community Outreach and Recovery Support (CORS) | 425-349-6800: Compass Health program for adults who need extra assistance to engage with treatment services and stabilize their housing situation
Project for Assistance in the Transition from Homelessness (PATH) | 425-349-6800: Compass Health outreach to homeless adults including supportive counseling, case management, psychiatric assessments, housing services, medication management, and assistance obtaining medical coverage and financial benefits
For Veterans Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness:
Whatcom County Veterans Program | 360-778-6050: assistance with VA claims, family benefits, rent, utilities, food, medical, and more