Health Support Center Members

Health Support Center currently has 23 member groups and has assisted on the average of five new groups annually. Call if you need help with your support group or advocacy service.
Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Association (AADDA) Founded in 1991, the Adult A.D.D. Association is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, information, and referral services to those affected by Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Contact: (360) 647-6681
Bellingham Gluten Intolerance Group (BGIG) provides support and information to those individuals and their families diagnosed with Celiac Disease, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, wheat sensitivities and/or Gluten Intolerance. Contact: Kelle, Team Support Leader, 360-332-7435 or Mary Lou 360-734-4989.
Brain Injury Association of Washington (BIAWA) TBI WA Helpline 1-877-824-1766

Bellingham Support Group meets Second Thursdays of each month, 7 - 9 p.m. at the Health Support Center, 1212 Indian Street, Bellingham, WA 98225. 360-733-6714 for local support.
Community Action for the Disabled (CAD) The primary service of Community Action for the Disabled is to foster community education and awareness in the removal of barriers to accessibility of facilities and programs. Contact , 360-733-6714
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Support and education for individuals that may suffer from bipolar disorder or depression. We also provide information and support to family and friends. Contact: 360-733-6714
Disabled Sports USA/NW DS/US-NW is committed to assisting those with a physical disability, to rediscover their abilities through recreation, competition and education. Contact: , 360-733-2874
Hepatitis Education Project (HEP) Support and education for people living with Hepatitis, including the families and friends of those affected. Contact: 360-733-6714
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group for Bellingham/Whatcom Support and information for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Contact: JoAnne 360-752-2300
NAMI of Whatcom County NAMI of Whatcom County is affiliated with NAMI (the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) and NAMI Washington. Locally, NAMI advocates for improved treatment services and provides free education and support for people and their friends and families who are affected by serious mental illnesses -- “the whole family”. Information: , 360-671-4950
Northwest Braille Services (NWBS) NWBS provides Braille materials, education, and information to individuals, groups, and/or agencies. Contact: , 360-714-1630
Positive Frontiers Mission is to use peer education to assist in the empowerment of persons living with HIV/AIDS in rural regions of Washington State; to improve their lives and health status, while strengthening their prevention education. Contact: 360-483-8949 or 360-733-6714.
Post Polio Support Support and information for people affected by Polio or Post-Polio Syndrome Contact: Patrick, 360-966-4253
Small Potatoes Gleaning Project Small Potatoes Gleaning Project bridges the gap between surplus produce from local farms and hungry people in Whatcom County. Contact: 360-739-5274 or 360-733-6714
Ti-chee Native AIDS Prevention Project Ti-chee is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable faith-based grass-roots community organization (CBO) primarily designed for Native American people who are living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, and families. However, it is also designed to be inclusive of Native American communities in general through our outreach directive. Contact: , Executive Director, 360-296-0199
United Blind of Whatcom County Support and education for people who are blind or partially sighted, their families, and advocates. Affiliated with American Council of the Blind and Washington Council of the Blind. Contact: , 360-733-6714

Associate Member Organizations
ARC of Whatcom County - for the Developmentally Disabled of Whatcom County Serving persons with Developmental Disabilities in Whatcom County: Advocacy, Support Groups. Contact: , 1111 Cornwall Avenue, #205 Bellingham, WA 98225. 360-715-0170
Chronic Pain Information and Consulting Peer support and education for people suffering chronic pain. Contact: Debra Larson, 360-734-8852
Hearing Loss Association of Whatcom County Hearing Loss Association of Whatcom County opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy. Contact: , 360-738-3756
Neurofibromatosis Advocate (NF) Support and information for people affected by Neurofibromatosis. Contact: Paul Graf, 360-734-9615
Recovery Inc. Contact , (360) 647-6681
Parkinson's Disease Support Group Support, problem-solving, and education for people affected by Parkinson's Disease. Contact: 360-733-6714
Sjogren's Syndrome Support Group Support and information for people affected by Sjogren's Syndrome. Contact: Linda Hughes, 676-1926 (Bellingham Support Group); Ursula Vecchi,  360-299-8978  (Anacortes Support Group) Betty Willert, 360-312-1597 (Bellingham Support).