Opportunity Council Bellingham

1111 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225

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Class of Housing/Services: Transitional Housing, Non Profit Organization

General Information:
This is a Non Profit Organization that provides Transitional Housing. Review the details below: The Opportunity Council's mission is to be a catalyst for positive change. Our goal is to help people become self-sufficient. Our programs range from helping people in crisis with immediate needs to addressing long-term support. Programs include shelter and support for people who are homeless, hot meals for people who are hungry, energy assistance and home repair to keep people safely housed, early childhood education, child care resources and more. While some Opportunity Council programs receive funding through federal or state grants, many rely on support from our local community. Fees may apply for this Transitional Housing resource. Contact Opportunity Council with the contact information we provided to get full details. Oftentimes you can apply for sliding scale fee payment or other options if you are low income. You will need to speak with them to see if you qualify.

Website: http://www.opportunitycouncil.org

Helpful Definitions For Opportunity Council Bellingham:
Transitional housing is affordable supportive housing designed to provide housing and appropriate support services to persons who are homeless or who are close to homelessness. The transition is to help them be more self sufficient to move towards independent living on their own. Transitional housing locations are oftentimes called Halfway Houses. The naming of the two (Halfway House OR Transitional House) is oftentimes interchangeable.

Many Transitional Housing programs are subsidized and are income based. Income based transitional housing generally charges 30% of your income for rent when you do have income. Contact the transitional housing facility to see if this applies.

Services provided at transitional housing facilities varies from substance abuse treatment, to psychological assistance, job training, domestic violence assistance, etc. The assistance provided varies, but it is generally affordable and low cost housing. Read the descriptions of each of the transitional living locations for more detailed information. Transitional housing facilities also may or may not assist with alcohol and/or drug substance abuse treatment.

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