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Division Street mobile medical unit opens; partners say usage is slow and transportation limits access
Summary
A mobile medical unit offering methadone and other services has started at 2030 Division Street through a three-party agreement between Whatcom County, tribal partners and the City of Bellingham; county and provider representatives said uptake is slow and transportation barriers are limiting clinic access.
Whatcom County and tribal and city partners have launched a mobile medical unit at 2030 Division Street that dispenses medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), behavioral health and related services, but staff and providers said client visits have been slow and outreach and transportation remain barriers.
Dan and county staff described the service as a three-party arrangement—Whatcom County, the Swinomish tribe and the City of Bellingham—with a ribbon-cutting held about three weeks before the March 11 meeting. Bev Keys, identified in the discussion as the clinic's executive director, and Leon John, described in the meeting as a tribal senate member and outreach coordinator, were named among the local contacts…
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