Serving Island, San Juan and Whatcom Counties
in Northwest Washington State

What We Do

The Opportunity Council is one of 30 community action programs (CAPs) around the state, working to build healthy communities by eliminating poverty and improving people’s lives.  Click here to learn more.

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360-734-5121, y marque 8.

Programs and Services

Our programs provide a range of services including energy assistance, homeless housing, child care resources, early learning programs and more. Click here to learn more.

We offer Head Start, Early Head Start and the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), for families in Whatcom County with children age birth to five. Click here for information and application forms.

The Opportunity Council complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information or to request accommodation, please contact our Human Resource department.

Energy Assistance Notice:

Energy Assistance appointments are still available in Whatcom County. If you have been unable to reach us by phone, please keep trying. We are working as quickly as possible to serve you.
Our Energy Line is regularly open Monday-Thursday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. 

Opportunity Council Web Links

• Community Resources – Online database of local community agencies and human service providers.
• AmeriCorp-VISTA Program – Information for VISTA volunteers and supervisors in Whatcom  County.
• Child Care Resources – Information for child care providers and families seeking child care.
• Whatcom Asset Building Coalition – A community collaboration supporting financial self-sufficiency through education and advocacy.
• Building Performance Center – From customized training to building analysis, the BPC offers a range of services by experts in the field of weatherization and building energy conservation.