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YWCA Of Bellingham

1026 North Forest Street
Bellingham, WA - 98225
(360) 734-4820

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YWCA is the only transitional housing program available for single adult women in Whatcom County. The YWCA aims to give women a safe, supportive place to stay while connecting them with the appropriate resources to get their lives back of track and become self supporting.The average stay is about 60 days in emergency shelter, and 8 months in the transitional housing program.


Mission Statement: YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
YWCA Of Bellingham

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to YWCA Of Bellingham, we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

  • What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
  • What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
  • What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
  • What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
  • What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
  • Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.


In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:
  • What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
  • What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
  • What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
  • How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
  • What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?

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What is your current addiction OR problem that you are seeking help for? How long have you had this issue?

What is your current addiction OR problem that you are seeking help for? How long have you had this issue?

Being released from Mission Creek Correctional Center for Women for crimes because of addictions. Need transitional housing. 3 months rent paid for by DOC.

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Saturday, January 8, 2022

Being released from Mission Creek Correctional Center for Women for crimes because of addictions. Need transitional housing. 3 months rent paid for by DOC.

Getting out of treatment center trying to find clean and sober housing till I can get back on my feet.

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Thursday, February 20, 2020

Getting out of treatment center trying to find clean and sober housing till I can get back on my feet.

I have had a substance abuse problem on and off for several years now. I just recently got out of inpatient treatment and seeking transitional living and sober living. I have 60 days clean. I am currently homeless and working on getting my children back as well.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

I have had a substance abuse problem on and off for several years now. I just recently got out of inpatient treatment and seeking transitional living and sober living. I have 60 days clean. I am currently homeless and working on getting my children back as well.

Have you used a transitional housing resource before?

Have you used a transitional housing resource before?

Catholic community services

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Thursday, February 20, 2020

Catholic community services

Housing Authority Bellingham

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Housing Authority Bellingham

Have you used this locations services before? What is your opinion of it?

Have you used this locations services before? What is your opinion of it?

ywca back to work boutique several years ago. I think it is a great program offered to the community.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

ywca back to work boutique several years ago. I think it is a great program offered to the community.

Do you have any experience with the office personnel? How were they?

Do you have any experience with the office personnel? How were they?

Do they take ex felons?

Do they take ex felons?

Comments

2020-02-20 15:11:38

Hi im looking for place for my daughter to go she is about to get out of treatment center has no where to go

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