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Our mission:
To act as a catalyst for positive change,
both in the community and in the lives
of the people we serve.
Shelter Programs
Homeless Housing

Provides support services and shelter for families. Our housing facilities in Whatcom and Island Counties include both short-term housing (30-60 days) and transitional housing. (1-2 years)

(360) 734-5121 ext. 370 (Whatcom County)
(360) 679-6577 or 1-800-317-5427 (Island County)

Whatcom Homeless Service Center

This program provides eviction prevention, rental assistance, case management and other services to prevent and end homelessness using “housing-first” strategies.

The Whatcom Homeless Service Center is housed at the Opportunity Council and supported with funds made available through the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development; State of Washington; Whatcom County; City of Bellingham and other public and private sources.

Phone (360) 255-2091
Click here for a Whatcom Homeless Service Center Brochure

Dorothy Place

A secure 21-unit facility in Bellingham that provides support services and transitional housing specifically for single women and women with children who are survivors of domestic violence. A Peace Builders program component teaches children alternatives to violence.

(360) 734-5121 ext. 370 (Whatcom County)

Marjie’s House

A housing facility in Oak Harbor that provides both short-term and transitional housing for woman and children.

(360) 679-6577 or 1-800-317-5427 (Island County)


Locations

Whatcom County
1111 Cornwall Ave. Suite C
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 734-5121
(800) 649-5121
Fax (360) 671-0541


Island County
1791 NE 1st Ave.
P.O. Box 922
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-6577
(800) 317-5427
Fax (360) 679-2440

San Juan County
(800) 649-5121