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WHATCOM HOMEFRONT

Whatcom County's link to local troops serving in Afghanistan and Iraq

Family Resource Information

Whatcom Homefront's November 12th fundraiser was a huge success. This generous community contributed over $18,000 towards our continuing effort of sending packages to deployed troops with connections to Whatcom County. Thank you for your support

Information of use:

Bellingham Vet Center, 3800 Byron #124, Bellingham, WA 98229 (360) 733-9226

They specialize in counseling for PTSD and other readjustment issues.

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The VA Regional Office deals with veterans benefits and can be reached at 1-800-827-1000

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The VA hospital in Seattle is a place a veteran has to start to obtain medical care. They can be reached at: (206) 762-1010

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Unemployed OIF/OEF returnees can contact Tom Noel at 101 Prospect Street, PO Box 938, Bellingham, WA 98227-0938. (360) 676-3203

A Family & Friends of Military Support Group meets the first thursday of every month at 6:00 PM at the library room of Bellingham Covenant Church, 1530 East Bakerview, Bellingham.

For information contact:
bernadettedavidson@comcast.net or
Bernadette at 360-371-6303

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The local state contract licensed counselor for the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs is Bridgett Cantrell, PhD (360) 714-1525. Dr.Cantrell has written two books, "Down Range to Iraq and back" and "Once a Warrior, Wired for Life".

Bridget C. Cantrell Ph.D
Hearts Toward Home International
1050 Larrabee Ave. 104 PMB714
Bellingham, WA. 98225
360-714-1525
www.heartstowardhome.com

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Marine Corps Reserve
Mac McMaster
USMC League 1043 TFT Whatcom Co
851 E. McLeod Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98226

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Combat Veterans International www.combatveterans.com/chapter1.shtml

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VFW post 1585
625 N. State St.
Bellingham, WA. 98225
360-734-5520
Rick Hamilton, Post Commander