OUTREACH
Drop-In @ Ground Floor
Since 2019 and in partnership with First Congregational Church of Bellingham, the Ground Floor has served as a drop-in engagement center catering to youth aged 13-24 who may be experiencing homelessness or need support.
Our community's first dedicated space for unhoused and at-risk young people, NWYS offers basic needs like food, clothing, and hygiene supplies, as well as harm reduction tools such as Narcan and fentanyl test strips.
Additionally, young people have access to critical support supplies like backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags.
Through Ground Floor, NWYS' professional care coordinators help young people connect with other resources that will help them end their experience of homelessness.
DROP-IN!
Current Hours:
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 PM
2500 E. Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Ground Floor Staff Number
(360) 927-0156
TTY/TDD services number
1-800-833-6388
Services provided at The Ground Floor are
prioritized for unhoused youth.
The inside of the Ground Floor with games and a lounging area.
A closet for young people to grab clothes from for free.
A room for young people to use when they need to focus or need quiet time.
The inside of the Ground Floor with games and a lounging area.
Community-Building
The Ground Floor also hosts various services, including DSHS outpost stations and free civil legal consultations, while fostering community-building through games, cooking classes, and excursions.
Donations!
Especially men's underwear and clothing, size 10-13 shoes, tents, sleeping bags, used smartphones, and snacks, as well as
Awareness!
Spread the word; the Ground Floor is here for all young people, inclusive of circumstance or identity.
Above: Free 24/7 naloxone at Ground Floor.
Drop-In @ Adoración!
Welcome to Adoración Outreach Center: Supporting Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Adoración Outreach Center, located in the basement of Ministerios Casa de Adoración, 1328 Cleveland Avenue, serves as a vital day-use center for young people 13-to-24 and experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in Skagit County.
Young people connect with supportive adults, receive essential items like food, clothing, and gear for sleeping outside, and access resources aimed at ending their experience of homelessness.
This is where young people and staff can hangout and build community.
There is a communal kitchen where you can cook meals and store food.
This is where young people and staff can hangout and build community.
A Supportive Environment
At Adoración Outreach Center, we offer a supportive environment where youth are free to show up as themselves, inclusive of all identities.
Our dedicated staff are here to assist youth in accessing the resources they need to improve their circumstances and build stable foundations.
Springboard to Resources
Beyond meeting immediate needs, Adoración Outreach Center helps young people connect with resources that work for them.
Whether it's assistance with finding stable housing, accessing education and employment opportunities, or navigating the social services system, our staff offers guidance and support every step of the way.
How to Help
relies on the support of generous individuals and organizations to continue serving youth in our community.
Consider donating clothing, hygiene products, sleeping bags, or non-perishable food items.
You can also help by spreading awareness about our center and the services we provide to youth experiencing homelessness in Skagit County.
DROP-IN!
Current Hours:
Monday and Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1328 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Skagit Office Number
(360) 336-1988
TTY/TDD services number
1-800-833-6388
Services provided at Skagit are
prioritized for unhoused youth.