Program areas at Lydia Place
The Lydia Place housing program aims to provide immediate and lasting housing interventions as well as offer safe and stable housing to vulnerable families who may not qualify for housing elsewhere as a means to prevent the generational cycle of homelessness. Research shows that children who experience homelessness and other adverse childhood experiences are significantly more likely to experience homelessness as adults than are their peers. It is currently estimated that 40-50% of parents experiencing homelessness reported experiencing homelessness during their childhoods. Recognizing that the attainment of stable housing is both foundational for family success and incomplete in isolation of other supports, the housing program provides interim housing, permanent housing placements, intensive case management, and wrap-around services to families with children experiencing homelessness. The family housing program serves more than 200 households annually, proving to be a cornerstone resource in whatcom county.
The parent support program provides intensive and flexible evidence-based home visiting services focused on equipping parents with the knowledge and resources they need to parent their children into successful adults.
The mental health program provides free, low-barrier, and confidential mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation, both in-home and via telehealth, to the organization's clients.
The community engagement program develops sustainable community partnerships, fosters and strengthens connections with business and individual donors, provides program funding and direct benefits to Lydia Place clients and our community, and brings awareness to the faces and causes of homelessness.