Compass Health - Whatcom County Triage Center

Compass Health’s Whatcom County Triage Center, located in Bellingham, Washington, is a short-stay crisis stabilization facility designed to support individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. The program operates as a voluntary, 24/7 staffed service that provides immediate Crisis Services and Crisis Stabilization in a safe, recovery-oriented environment. Core services include Medication Evaluation and comprehensive Assessment by a multidisciplinary clinical team, with individualized care planning to address each person’s immediate needs and stabilize their condition.

The center utilizes a Recovery-Oriented Care approach to help individuals regain stability and resume typical levels of functioning. It serves individuals experiencing Mental Health Crisis and Behavioral Health Disorders, offering structured support during acute episodes while facilitating transitions back into the community or to ongoing care. Through coordinated evaluation, stabilization, and referral processes, the program aims to reduce reliance on emergency departments and provide a supportive pathway toward recovery and improved functioning.