The total number of Rainbow Center members is about 200 persons with an average daily attendance of 75. This membership includes clients of many mental health agencies and other social service providers in Whatcom County. There are also members who are not involved with any other provider. Membership at Rainbow Center is open to any adult who is mentally ill and there are no membership dues. Meals are served at no cost to all that choose to do a work task, no mater how small.
Breakfast is free.
Recently we instituted an Intake Assessment Form that we encourage, but do not require, members to fill out. The information we gather will become the source from which we can begin to build a database. That information will help demonstrate program effectiveness. Mental Health system linkages include clinical staff at Lake Whatcom Center, Sea Mar, Sun Community Services, and Whatcom Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic . Members who want or need clinical mental health services in addition to Rainbow Center are referred to the APN for assessment and referral.