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: