Community Resources

The following links and organization information is provided as a convenient resource for members of our community and for our patients and clients. Links will take you to Web sites with content created by organizations other than Whatcom County Pregnancy Clinic. WCPC does not necessarily endorse the following organizations.

• Adoption
• Assault Services
• Breastfeeding
• Childcare
• Clothing Programs
• Doula Services
• Education
• Financial Resources
• Healthcare
• Housing
• Paternity Testing
• Pregnancy Loss Support
• Pregnancy & Parenting Support
• Relationships
• Smoking Cessation/Quitting Smoking Support
• STD Testing
• Suicide

Bethany Christian Services –
Bethany is widely known as an adoption agency, but there Christian care extends to people struggling with unplanned pregnancies, infertility, and a multitude of other challenges. For more than sixty years, Bethany has responded with compassion, integrity, and commitment to the needs of children and families.
www.bethany.org

Birth Mothers Help –
Birth Mothers Help is a organization that helps birthmothers looking to place their child for adoption.
www.birthmothershelp.com

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES –
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) is a non-profit agency whose mission is the prevention and elimination of domestic violence and sexual assault through victim services, education, community awareness and cultural and social change.
www.dvsas.org

LA LECHE LEAGUE OF WHATCOM COUNTY –
La Leche League is an international nonprofit, nonsectarian service organization dedicated to helping mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, education, information and encouragement and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. For information and meeting schedule: Pam Ames (360) 592-5052.

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WASHINGTON STATE CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL NETWORK –
This network works in conjunction with the Division of Child Care and Early Learning to promote quality child care throughout Washington State. Please review the state site for information about childcare in your county, as well as other services for parents.
www.childcarenet.org

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YWCA –
The Back to Work Boutique creates opportunities for women's growth by providing the low income women of Whatcom County with a critical resource -- new clothes! The boutique serves a variety of women in different situations who have a couple things in common: the desire to look good and feel confident while applying for a job.
www.ywcabellingham.org

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Pacific Association for Labor Support (PALS) -
(206) 329-7257 (PALS) General Information Line
(206) 325-1419 Referral Line
www.pals-doulas.org

Jo Ann Tippery –
(360) 201-0934
Doula Trained - Not Certified
Free of Charge

Mother Baby Center –
(360) 647-1544
851 Coho Way, Suite 301
Bellingham, WA 98225

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BELLINGHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE –
Bellingham Technical College is a comprehensive technical college located in the NW corner of WA State. The College offers over 50 associate degree and certificate options with many programs offering start dates each quarter.
www.btc.ctc.edu

WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY:
WWU Student Outreach Services –
SOS provides a wide variety of support to non-traditional students including pregnant or parenting students. For more information call (360) 650-3843 or review their Web site: www.wwu.edu/depts/sos

WWU Counseling, Health & Wellness Services – WWU offers a wide variety of health-related services.
www.wwu.edu/chw

WWU Child Development Center – The WWU Associated Students Child Development Center (CDC) is a NAEYC accredited parent cooperative childcare program for student parents and working professionals of Western Washington University. Operating on a sliding fee scale, the CDC serves 56 children ages 2-5 per quarter. The program manager and teaching staff provide a safe and healthy environment for young children, supporting the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of each child.
http://cdc.as.wwu.edu

WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Whatcom Community College is a state-supported, public, comprehensive community college. Its primary mission is effective quality education designed to foster the development of students' knowledge, communication and critical thinking skills, personal integrity, global understanding, and appreciation of diversity.
http://www.whatcom.ctc.edu

Child Development Center –
The mission of the Child Development Center is to provide a quality, affordable and family-centered early learning program that meet the needs of the children and families enrolled. We are responsive to student scheduling needs while ensuring developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant experiences for the young children in our care.
http://www.whatcom.ctc.edu/content

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COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN OF WASHINGTON /BASIC HEALTH –
http://www.chpw.org

DSHS –
First Steps is a program that helps low-income pregnant women get the health and social services they may need. These services will help you be a healthy mother and have a healthy baby. First Steps is available as soon as you know that you are pregnant. You can apply for First Steps by visiting your local Community Service Office (CSO). You can also call 1-800-322-2588 for more information or visit the First Steps web site at: http://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/maa/firststeps
For a quick check of your eligibility and how to apply for DSHS services, visit http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/ESA/TEC

WIC –
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, popularly known as WIC, safeguards the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. For more information on the program and to apply for benefits review the local or national WIC Web sites.
Washington: http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/WIC/default.htm
National: http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/

WITHIN REACH –
Nonprofit organization that works to ensure the health of all families in Washington State.
www.withinreachwa.org

PARENT HEALTH 123 (A PROGRAM OF WITHIN REACH) –
New, comprehensive informational Web site that connects families to different services and screens for First Steps, Basic Health, WIC, Basic Food, Children’s Health Insurance program and more. The “Benefit Finder” helps families determine their eligibility for programs and then actually fill out applications online for printing and sending. New features will be available in the fall. 1-800-322-2588
www.parenthelp123.org

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BELLINGHAM BIRTH CENTER –
The only free-standing birth center north of Everett in Washington State, Bellingham Birth Center provides personalized, nurturing care in a homey, peaceful setting. It is a wonderful option for Bellingham residents as well as for those in the outlying areas.
www.bellinghambirthcenter.com

INTERFAITH –
The Interfaith Community Health Center (ICHC) is a mission driven community health center providing primary medical, dental, integrated behavioral health and pharmacy services. The main clinic is located in downtown Bellingham, with a satellite office in Pt. Roberts. Sliding fee scale is available based on household income. To make an appointment, call 360-676-6177.

SEAMAR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS –
Sea Mar Community Health Center is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health and human services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos.
www.seamar.org

ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL –
St. Joseph Hospital's staff welcomes approximately 2,000 new babies each year in the Childbirth Center. They provide comprehensive obstetrical services designed to meet the needs and expectations of women and their families. For more information on the Childbirth Center, scheduling a tour of the Center, finding a physician, childbirth classes, parenting classes, and pregnancy and childbirth health review the St. Joseph Hospital Web site.
www.peacehealth.org/Whatcom/womenchildservices

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BELLINGHAM HOUSING AUTHORITY –
208 Unity Street, Bellingham
(360) 676-6887
www.bellinghamhousing.org

LIGHTHOUSE MISSION –
The Agape Women's and Children's Home and an additional shelter can accommodate pregnant women or women and children, offering both emergency shelter and transitional housing.
thelighthousemission.org/index.cfm?pageID=2335

DNA DIAGNOSTICS CENTER (DDA) –
DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) is the world's largest and most experienced private DNA paternity testing laboratory. DDC performs 3 out of 4 private DNA paternity tests in the U.S. and is the DNA testing provider for over 900 affiliated partners in 168 countries.
www.dnacenter.com

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FORGIVEN & SET FREE AFTER ABORTION STUDY GROUP –
FSF groups are based at the Whatcom County Pregnancy Clinic. Contact the Clinic to find out when the next group begins or to sign up. (360) 671-9057

SHARE, PREGNANCY & INFANT LOSS SUPPORT, INC. –
Miscarriage information and support:
www.nationalshareoffice.com

RECOMMENDED READING RESOURCE FOR AFTER ABORTION:
Take This Heart of Stone
By Carol Thomas

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BELLINGHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE –
Bellingham Technical College offers a variety of pregnancy and parenting classes under their Child & Family listings.
www.btc.ctc.edu

BRIGID COLLINS, FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER –
www.brigidcollins.org

CHAT –
Creating Healthy Attitudes Together (CHAT) is a support group for pregnant and young single moms in their teens and early 20’s offered through Rebound of Whatcom County.
www.reboundwc.org/chat.htm

EWYL –
Earn While You Learn (EWYL) is offered free of charge at the Whatcom County Pregnancy Clinic in downtown Bellingham. EWYL provides education to pregnant and parenting women and their partners on topics such as pregnancy and childbirth, child development, parenting skills, goal-setting, healthy relationships, nutrition, and more. As participants cover these topics and meet personal goals, they earn Mommy Money and Daddy Dollars to spend on baby supplies in the Baby and Me Shoppe at the Clinic. For more information or to apply for the program, contact the Clinic at (360) 671-9057.

HEALTHY FAMILIES WHATCOM COUNTY –
Healthy Families Whatcom County is a free and voluntary program of Brigid Collins that helps expectant parents and parents of infants and toddlers, understand their needs, use community resources, and get to know other young families. Healthy Families offers home visits and newsletters (in both English and Spanish) to any family. (360) 734-4616.
www.brigidcolli ns.org

LOVE AND LOGIC PARENTING CLASSES –
These parenting classes provide practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children. Classes are based on a psychologically sound parenting and teaching philosophy called Love and Logic. For more information on Love and Logic philosophy, review the Love and Logic Web site. For more information on L&L parenting classes offered through Rebound of Whatcom County, review the Rebound Web site.
http://www.loveandlogic.com
http://www.reboundwc.org/lovelogic.htm

MOTHER BABY CENTER –
Mother Baby Center’s mission is to be Whatcom County’s highest quality provider of health and support services for pregnant and postpartum women, their babies and their families. In-home services include Mother/baby assessments, baby weight checks, treatment for infant jaundice, premature baby follow-up, assistance with breastfeeding from lactation consultants, and help with new parent issues. Mother Baby Center also has resource rooms and a baby store at their facility.
http://www.motherbabycenter.org

William Sears, MD and Martha Sears, RN have co-authored numerous books on pregnancy and parenting including The Pregnancy Book, The Birth Book, and The Baby Book. For more information: www.AskDrSears.com

Birthing From Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation
By Pam England CNM, MA & Rob Horowitz PhD

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Revised)
By Sheila Kitzinger

The Girlfriends’ Guide to Pregnancy
By Vicki Iovine

Pregnancy Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide
By Penny Simkin PT, Janet Whalley RN, BSN, and Ann Keppler RN, MN

What to Expect When You’re Expecting, Third Edition
By Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, and Sandee Hathaway

Baby Time - Baby to Be: The Video Guide to Pregnancy, from the Baby Time series
Baby Time – Baby Talk: The Video Guide for New Parents, from the Baby Time series
Ten Things Every Child Needs
Amazing Talents of the Newborn
The First Years Last Forever
Discipline: Teaching Limits with Love
Spring Garden: A Video Guide to Pregnancy

PREGNANCY & PARENTING LINKS:
http://www.americanpregnancy.org
http://www.babycenter.com
http://www.pregnancy.org
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pregnancy/PR99999
http://www.askdrsears.com
http://www.WhatToExpect.com
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/bd/abc.htm
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn /pregnancy/preg_health.html
http://www.parentsaction.org

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Bridging Counseling –
Christian counseling services based at Hillcrest Chapel in south Bellingham. Bridging counseling provides extensive counseling for individuals, couples, and families and services are available on a sliding scale.
(360) 734-8475

Focus on the Family –
Articles and resources on marriage and relationships.
www.family.org/marriage

The Healing Network –
The Healing Network has a variety of groups available including relationship-focused groups like Boundaries and Safe People. These classes are faith-based and located at Cornwall Church.
www.cornwallchurch.com/178202.ihtml

Relate – Relate Healthy Relationships Education is a speaker-based, abstinence-focused program serving Whatcom County schools and churches.
www.relateprogram.com

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American Cancer Society
(800) 227-2345

American Lung Association
(800) 586-4872
www.lungusa.org

American Legacy Foundation’s “Great Start” Quitline for pregnant women
(866) 667-8278

Recommended Resource:
Stop Smoking Now: Reasons Not to Smoke When You’re Pregnant DVD/Video hosted by Rob Reiner, part of the I Am Your Child Video Series

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CARE MEDICAL GROUP EXPRESS CARE –
Express Care walk-in clinic offers STD testing at flat rates. (360) 734-4300
http://caremedicalgroup.com

NORTHWEST WALK-IN HEALTH CLINIC –
NW Walk-in clinic offers STD testing at flat rates. They are located at 4029 Northwest Ave.
(360) 734-2330

WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT –
The Health Department offers HIV testing and counseling with fees on a sliding scale.
www.co.whatcom.wa.us/health/STD_HIV/index.jsp

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National Suicide Hotlines: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Girls and Boys Town National Hotline: 1-800-448-3000