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The county council's recent unanimous vote has launched the jail and behavioral care center project into the design phase, with a groundbreaking anticipated in 2027!

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County council funding pushes jail and behavioral care center into design phase
County council action and county staff updates put the jail and behavioral care center into the design phase; committee members heard a timeline toward site prep and a 2027 groundbreaking and were given a rough capital estimate for the BCC.
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September 27, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Whatcom County is stepping up its fight against opioid addiction with new low-barrier treatment options and flexible transport services for those in need.

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Clinic staff describe walk‑in opioid treatment, partnerships and transport challenges to Whatcom County committee
Clinic presenters told the Whatcom County Behavioral Health committee that two locations now offer medications for opioid use disorder, counseling and case management; Division Street serves roughly 59 clients and Flora Street about 19, and staff urged community referrals while noting transit and outreach gaps.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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The Behavioral Health Committee is considering bi-monthly meetings to boost engagement and tackle pressing issues more effectively—could this be the game-changer they need?

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Behavioral Health Committee Proposes Bi-Monthly Meetings to Increase Engagement
Committee members recommend meeting every other month to maintain momentum on ongoing issues.
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July 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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A recent government meeting in Whatcom County revealed how vital Saint Joseph's emergency department is in addressing the growing crisis of behavioral health and substance abuse.

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Saint Joe's emergency department highlights importance in substance abuse and behavioral health response
Saint Joe's emergency department serves as critical access for behavioral health and substance abuse cases.
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June 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Whatcom County's latest meeting reveals a steady rate of overdoses, but with a promising rise in community-administered Narcan that’s saving lives—find out how you can help!

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Mike Kelly presents May overdose statistics showing rise in Narcan administration
Kelly reports on overdose trends and Narcan distribution efficacy in the community.
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May 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Whatcom County takes a bold step in the fight against addiction as the Swinomish Tribe launches new mobile medical units, doubling treatment capacity amidst the fentanyl crisis.

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Swinomish Tribe opens new mobile medical units for addiction treatment in Bellingham
Bellingham launches mobile units doubling addiction treatment capacity amid ongoing fentanyl crisis.
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February 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM