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King County Resources
King County 24-Hour Crisis Line – Dial 800-621-4636
This line provides immediate help to individuals, families, and friends of people in emotional crisis. They can help you determine if you or your loved one needs professional consultation and can link you to the appropriate services. They are a primary source for linking Seattle-King County residents to emergency mental health services.
King County 2-1-1 – Dial 211 or 800-621-4636 (TTY – 206-461-3219)
King County 2-1-1 connects people to the help they need. They provide the most comprehensive information on health and human services in King County. Whether it’s for housing assistance, help with financial needs, or to find the location of the nearest food bank.
Teen Link – 866-833-6546
Teen Link is a confidential and anonymous help line for teens. Trained teen volunteers are available to talk with you about any issue of concern. No issue is too big or too small!
Washington Recovery Help Line – 866-789-1511
The Washington Recovery Help Line is an anonymous and confidential help line that provides crisis intervention and referral services for Washington State residents. Professionally trained volunteers and staff are available to provide emotional support 24 hours a day, and offer local treatment resources for substance abuse, problem gambling and mental health as well as to other community services.
WA Warm Line – 877-500-9276
WA Warm Line is a peer support help line for people living with emotional and mental health challenges. Calls are answered by specially-trained volunteers who have lived experience with mental health challenges. They have a deep understanding of what you are going through and are here to provide emotional support, comfort, and information. All calls are confidential.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Justine McClure jmcclure@afsp.org 206-459-7617
Crisis Connections (formerly Crisis Clinic): https://www.crisisconnections.org/ , 24 hour crisis line (866) 427-4747 or Teen Link (866) 833-6546
Forefront Suicide Prevention: Phoebe Terhaar terhaarp@uw.edu (206) 543-1016
Mental Health Consultant and Grief Support Specialist: Jen McCormick jen.cedartree@gmail.com (206) 855-3835
Sound (formerly Sound Mental Health): Joelle Blair Joelle.Blair@Sound.Health (425) 653-4913
Virginia Mason Grief Services: Laura Jeffs or Laura Takacs (206) 223-6398 Laura.Takacs@virginiamason.org
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NAMI Seattle
NAMI Seattle is the only organization in the Seattle area working specifically to fill the gaps in our local mental health system through peer-led education, referrals, and support. Originally established as “Washington Advocates for the Mentally Ill” in 1978, we worked with other concerned groups across the country to launch a national advocacy and support organization: The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI. Today, NAMI is the largest grassroots mental health organization in the nation.
Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm
Weather closures: Please note that NAMI Seattle follows Seattle Public Schools’ closure decisions, and our office will be closed/delayed for inclement weather on days when the public schools are. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience; we want our staff (and you) to stay safe!
Office Line: (206) 789-7722
Office Fax: (206) 784-0957
Office Email: info@namiseattle.orgHelpline hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-5pm (please leave a voicemail if no one picks up; we return ALL messages)
Helpline Phone: (206) 783-9264
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
1-800-273-8255
Chat available.
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Grief and Healing Support
CC Cares Companion Mentor: Talking to someone who has survived a loss can be healing for those who have more recently experienced a loss. In addition to a care package, CC Cares also offers phone-based support from companions who have also experienced a suicide loss. We will do our best to match one of our volunteer companions based on the relationship of the loss, i.e. sibling, parent.
Information on Ways to Memorialize Your Loved One:
Ways to Memorialize Your Loved One | Forefront (intheforefront.org)
Group Grief Support Meetings- Safe Crossings (FREE): Safe Crossings Foundation is dedicated to helping grieving children who have lost a parent, sibling, or other loved one heal and thrive. For a group specific to your school and/or district contact: karen@safecrossingsfoundation.org For a list of services and grief groups in your community click the link: Safe Crossings Foundation | Need Help?
BIPOC Counseling:
NAMI- Day: Every Tuesday Time: 5:00-6:00pm Click here to register for this support group and details about how to join the meeting will be emailed to you.
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