Homelessness

The annual numbers are impacted by refusals to take the survey, fentanyl use and rising deaths

Bellingham outreach workers struggle to find and help people

Engagement Vehicle will connect people in need with a warm meal, conversations, resources

‘Pick one small thing you can do and do it really, really well’

Guns, drugs, trash pose nuisance to neighbors, records state

Clearing the 20-acre property is likely to take months

Records show in 2023, 2,767 service requests were received on Bellingham encampment activity

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

87 people recognized in candlelit service led by Opportunity Council

Agencies expand despite retention, employee wellness challenges

Where to volunteer or donate, and who to call if someone is in crisis