4120 Meridian Street Suite 220, Bellingham, WA 98226
Part of Lifeline Connections · 2 locations listed See all locations →
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Lifeline Connections – Bellingham Office provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 4120 Meridian Street in Bellingham, Washington. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Lifeline Connections – Bellingham Office is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, state department of health, and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
Whatcom County, WA has 9 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 234,954 residents. 1 facility in the county list detox services. It is one of 5 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 81 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 34.5 per 100,000 residents, compared with 33 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Lifeline Connections – Bellingham Office lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Lifeline Connections – Bellingham Office accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Lifeline Connections – Bellingham Office does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Lifeline Connections – Bellingham Office reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Lifeline Connections – Bellingham Office accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Whatcom County, WA has 9 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 234,954 residents: 1 list detox services, 5 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 3 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Lifeline Connections – Bellingham Office is #2 of 8 ranked programs in Bellingham in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Lake Whatcom Residential and Treatment Center – Main Office (Bellingham, under 1 miles), Bellingham Comprehensive Treatment Center – WCHS Inc (Bellingham, 1.2 miles), and Lake Whatcom Residential and Treatment Center – Baker Creek Co Occurring RTF (Bellingham, 1.3 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Lifeline Connections – Bellingham Office has a 4.0-star rating from 28 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Lifeline Connections – Bellingham Office directly at 360-922-3030. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Lifeline Connections – Bellingham Office. Our helpline is not affiliated with Lifeline Connections – Bellingham Office.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of lifelineconnections.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Lifeline Connections – Bellingham Office.
