Bellingham, WA

Lifeline Connections Bellingham

Founded

1962

Program Length

5 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Lifeline Connections' Bellingham Office offers comprehensive behavioral health services, addressing both substance use disorders and mental health conditions. Their programs cater to individuals across the lifespan, including specialized services for children and adolescents aged 5-17. Treatment options encompass outpatient services, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and community-based interventions. Lifeline Connections demonstrates its commitment to accessible care through open access assessments and walk-in hours for both mental health and substance use, allowing individuals to receive timely support without prior appointments. Medication-assisted recovery rapid response services are available on Mondays from 12:00–3:00 PM and Thursdays from 9:00–11:30 AM, substance use disorder open access assessments on Tuesdays from 8:30–10:30 AM, and mental health open access assessments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30–10:00 AM. Additionally, the center offers unique programs such as the Program of Assertive Community Treatment (P.A.C.T.), which provides intensive, personalized care for those with severe mental health conditions. This holistic approach helps ensure that each person receives tailored support on their path to recovery.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient

Facility Type

Outpatient mental health facility

Pharmacotherapies

Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

County or local government funds Community Mental Health Block Grants Community Service Block Grants Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Other State funds Private health insurance State corrections or juvenile justice funds Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Payment Assistance Available

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Seniors or older adults Veterans Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Screening for tobacco use

Testing

Metabolic syndrome monitoring

Recovery Support Services

Housing services Mentoring/peer support

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Seniors

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Assertive community treatment Court-ordered outpatient treatment Intensive case management Supported housing Case management service Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

4120 Meridian Street, Suite 220, Bellingham, WA, 98226

Phone

(877) 873-9799

Contact

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