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Bellingham Library, WTA expand help for behavioral health gap

Mental health counseling, training added in public spaces after uptick in crisis needs

  • Dec. 27, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Whatcom Transportation Authority Terminal Expeditor Andrew Butcher poses for a photo at downtown bellingham bus station.
Whatcom Transportation Authority Terminal Expeditor Andrew Butcher provides support to riders, whether they need help finding the right bus or a dose of Narcan. In his time with WTA, he's seen more and more people in crisis. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
By Charlotte Alden General Assignment/Enterprise Reporter
Editor’s Note: This story is part of an occasional series covering the impact of homelessness

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