https://www.whatcomcounty.us/4251/Narcan-Leave-Behind-Program Whatcom County Emergency Medical Services is proud to continue the Narcan Leave Behind Program. This program provides Narcan Kits to those At-Risk individuals, an involved bystander, or family that are At-Risk of opioid related overdose. Narcan is a medication that can save lives by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Narcan Kits: The … Read more
https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3303/Needles-Sharps-Disposal 360-778-6000 Used needles, syringes, or other sharps pose a danger because they can potentially spread diseases like hepatitis or HIV. We provide needle clean-up kits for businesses or community groups who want to clean up and safely dispose of used needles found on private or public property. You can get rid of used sharps … Read more
https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3167/Winter-Shelters Overnight severe weather shelters will open in Bellingham and Ferndale on nights when weather conditions are severe. To find out if these are open, call the shelter hotline at (360)788-7983 or follow the link. Find Information For… Year-round SheltersAdditional Winter Shelters – open nightly Dec. 1, 2023 – Feb. 29, 2024.Temporary Overnight Severe Winter … Read more
On Nov. 1, 2023, Kanopy changed from a “credit” system to a “ticket” system. Each month, patrons will receive 30 tickets instead of 10 movie credits. (Note: Kanopy Kids still does not require credits or tickets. You can watch unlimited Kanopy Kids videos as before.) Movies and series will require tickets (often just two tickets … Read more
Find out about the Open Book Festival happening on Sunday, November 5, 2023. WCLS Executive Director Christine Perkins and Village Books Co-owner Paul Hanson talk about this “book lover’s dream day” and all the “bookish experiences” to be had there. Transcript Open Book Festival webpage Open Book Authors and Presenters Open Book Bookish Experiences Open … Read more
https://special.usps.com/testkits As of September 25, 2023, residential households in the U.S. can order one set of #4 free at-home tests from USPS.com again. Here’s what you need to know about your order: Limit of one order per residential addressOne order includes #4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests (COVIDTests.gov has more details about at-home tests, including … Read more
identitytheft.gov IdentityTheft.gov can help you report and recover from identity theft.
https://www.atg.wa.gov/file-complaint (360) 753-6200 1125 Washington St SEPO Box 40100 Olympia, WA 98504 The Washington State Office of the Attorney General offers an informal complaint resolution service to Washington state residents, and to consumers with complaints about businesses located in Washington state. Types of complaints include Robocall, Reproductive Rights, Pregnancy Accommodations, Manufactured Housing, Medicaid Fraud, COVID-19, … Read more
https://wcls.bibliocommons.com/list/share/75828291/2357468039 If you are caring for a friend or family member with memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, these resources may help. From research to practical advice to personal stories, this list offers perspectives and ideas to help you feel less alone in the journey. All listed resources, and more, are available to Whatcom County … Read more
https://whatcomoverdoseprevention.org/ Whatcom County residents can now view local overdose data, request Naloxone, or find resources related to opioids in one central location for local information. The website has an online form for people or organizations to request free Naloxone (an opioid overdose-reversing drug), as well as a list of other resources for free mail-order Naloxone … Read more