Housing and Essential Needs HEN offered at Opportunity Council - Whatcom County

1111 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

Eligibility

Vary.

Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm.

(877) 501-2233

Voice

Websitehttps://www.oppco.org

Application process

Call.

Fees

None.

Service area

Whatcom, WA

Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) may provide non-cash housing and other assistance for recipients of DSHS Medical Care Services (MCS). Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds Grant funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits. Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits. Essential Needs Essential Needs assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes. Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates. All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.

Data provided by

Washington 211

What's Here

Utility Deposit Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance Laundry Products Bus Fare Personal/Grooming Supplies Rental Deposit Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Opportunity Council - Whatcom County

Provides a range of services including helping people in crisis meet immediate needs while providing long-term support. Opportunity Council works to help people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating for just and equitable communities.