Max Higbee Center

Max Higbee Center Local non-profit providing recreational services to teens and adults with developmental disabilities

Our Mission:
We provide community-based recreation programs for youth and adults (14 and older) with developmental disabilities with three broad aims:
1) To provide opportunities for personal enjoyment and enrichment through a diverse range of leisure activities.
2) To promote the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive growth and development of participants.
3) To

assist participants to achieve greater independence in their lives and increase involvement in the community. Our Values:
The Max Higbee Center values a fun, safe, welcoming, and people-first community dedicated to creating friendships and offering opportunities for all members to reach their greatest potential. Our Vision:
The Max Higbee Center envisions a caring, inclusive, respectful, and thriving community where people are empowered to grow, develop, and enrich their lives through recreation activities and the relationships they create. A Brief History:
Max Higbee Center is a grassroots organization founded by educators and families of people with developmental disabilities who wanted quality recreation opportunities in Whatcom County. Max Higbee, a professor at Western Washington University, spearheaded this movement. The Drop-In Center gained status as a non-profit organization in 1984 and was then renamed in honor of its founder.

06/23/2026

Making stuffed animals today! So many unique creations and delightful critters!

06/22/2026

Back in action after a week off for summer start! We took turns leading our favorite stretches and exercises -- feels so good moving with friends! 💚🧡

Buh-bye! Max Higbee Center will be closed June 14-21 for our summer start break. You may leave a message at our front de...
06/12/2026

Buh-bye! Max Higbee Center will be closed June 14-21 for our summer start break. You may leave a message at our front desk at 360-746-7181 or for our Program Managers at 360-333-4285. And we will respond as soon as possible upon our return.😁

06/12/2026

In collaboration with an MHC member's parent, we would like to invite you to gather, connect, and learn more about a communication technique called Spelling to Communicate.

Date: Monday, June 22nd
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Her Connection Hub, 1323 Commercial St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Thank you to everyone who joined the celebration of “Little Wolf” on Sunday! It was a truly magical night of community ...
06/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the celebration of “Little Wolf” on Sunday! It was a truly magical night of community coming together. 💐💚 After years of creating, “Little Wolf” can now be purchased at Village Books Bellingham, and will soon be available in other stores too!

05/18/2026

DJ playtime at the The Guitar Center!

05/11/2026

Fantastical features of today's D&D campaign with Doug include:
🍩Surviving a donut monster with a sprinkle canon
🦇Flying on a giant bat
🦑Fighting a spicy calamari squid
🍞Battling a cinnamon toast crunch army
🐤Rescuing a golden chicken

Another epic Dungeons and Dragons campaign with Doug!
05/11/2026

Another epic Dungeons and Dragons campaign with Doug!

05/09/2026

Mother's Day Flower Bouquet Cards 💐💕

Remember that fundraiser from a few months ago? IT’S HAPPENING!!!For the last two years, an MHC mentee and mentor duo, N...
04/24/2026

Remember that fundraiser from a few months ago? IT’S HAPPENING!!!

For the last two years, an MHC mentee and mentor duo, Nicole and Serafina, have been writing and illustrating a book that will be officially published THIS MAY! If you would like to celebrate the release of Little Wolf, you are formally invited to join us for their authors’ event on May 31st at Village Books in Fairhaven. Please feel welcome to learn more and reserve a seat by scanning the QR code in the image below or by visiting the “Events” section on Village Books’ website. Thank you for your support and making this happen! We hope to see you there! 🎉📚🕺

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1400 N State Street Suite 101
Bellingham, WA
98225

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