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Community Resources NAMI of Whatcom County Individuals and Families Affected By Neurobiological Brain Disorders (Mental Illnesses) The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill is a nationwide volunteer, non-profit, self-help organization composed of families and friends of people who have brain disorders and those persons themselves. NAMI is made of more of 1200 local affiliates and 50 state organizations. It’s goals are to provide mutual support, education about illnesses, finding resources to cope, educate and promote services available for those afflicted, and to promote research on the case, treatments and ultimately the cures. NAMI sponsors public meetings, classes and conferences featuring research, treatment, housing, legislation, rehabilitation, and coping. Contact 360-671-4950 or email namiwhatcomcounty@earthlink.net for more information. North Sound Mental Health Administration Prepaid Mental Health Plan for Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties. Contact 360-416-7013, TTY 360-419-9008 toll-free 1-800-684-3555 Email nsrsn@nsrsn.org Website http://nsmha.org American Indians/Alaska Natives Mental Health Services The State and Tribal mental health systems have provided options for eligible American Indians/Alaska, Natives about where they may choose to receive mental health services. Contact 360-416-7013, TTY 360-419-9008 toll-free 1-800-684-3555 Email nsrsn@nsrsn.org Website http://nsmha.org Community ProvidersSliding Fee/Low Cost StudentsWhatcom Financial Services Providing services to anyone needing help with finances. Contact Jill Brown, Executive Director/Rep. Payee Candace Griffin, Admin. Executive/Rep. Payee P.O. Box 4255, Bellingham, WA 98227 wfservices@comcast.net (360) 676-1848 or (360) 671-1636 |
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