Whatcom Homeless Service Center - Opportunity Council

09/06/2026

Check out the most recent Community Resource Newsletter!👇
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09/05/2026

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The Bellingham Food Bank will be hosting DentALL for a series of free dental care events!
Day: Friday
Event Date (MOST RECENT): September 18, 2026
Location: 1824 Ellis Street, in Bellingham
*Note: Other dates are listed on the flyer below!*

09/04/2026

Do you have questions about the Coordinated Entry Housing Pool? Other services offered include monthly check-in, reporting household changes, connecting with other housing resources, and completing a new intake. Check out the drop-in hours at Unity Care's Health and Hygiene Center! Information below👇
Day: Mondays and Fridays
Time: 8am-12pm
Location: 1500 N. State Street - Health and Hygiene Center

09/03/2026

Interested in joining one of Opportunity Council's amazing teams? Check out the openings and apply!👇

Browse current job openings at Opportunity Council. Join our team helping people, fighting poverty, and building community.

09/02/2026

Members of the Whatcom Homeless Service Center want to remind everyone in services to please check in for the month!
CHECK IN OPTIONS:
• Call us at (360) 734-5121. Following the prompts: press 5 for the Whatcom Homeless Service Center and 3 for the check in line. Please leave a clear message with the following information (even if nothing has changed):
1.Your full name and date of birth
2.Number of household members
3.Phone number and email address
4.Mailing address
5.Where you stayed last night (please be specific and how long you’ve been at this location)
6.Your current total monthly household income and income sources (wages, TANF, ABD, SSI, etc.)
7.Any changes to your household (household members/custody status/new case managers)
•Fill out a check in slip at Opportunity Council at 1111 Cornwall Avenue (Monday-Friday 9am – 4pm)
•Email us at: [email protected]
•Check in online at: https://www.oppco.org/whsc/housingcheckin/ **NEW!**
**Please note: You may not receive a personal response for each check in submitted, but they will be recorded. If you have resolved your housing crisis, have moved out of Whatcom County, or are no longer interested in services, please let us know by contacting us in any of the above methods.**

09/01/2026

The Homeless Outreach Team always takes the saying "Go above and beyond" to the next level! Do you need support? Give members of HOT a call: 360.312.3717, and press 1 to be connected.

08/31/2026

The Driver License Assistance Program helps residents obtain a Washington State Driver License and support you with:
1. Providing assistance for the cost of testing, licensing fees, etc..
2. Offering 1 on 1 support in navigating the process of obtaining your license.
Email: [email protected] or Call: 360.319.2001

08/30/2026

Do you need help getting your ID or Enhanced ID card? Check out the Access ID Clinic at Opportunity Council!
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:00AM-11:30AM
Location: 1111 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham
Opportunity Council 1st Floor Conference Room

08/29/2026

HOT member, Jamison is always on the move to engage with people and get them connected to resources!