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Why suicide prevention is broader than you think it is

By Kayanne McNeill | October 18, 2024 |

Content Warning: Discussions of Suicide “Suicide prevention” often conjures specific images for people— such as programs like the ones we run here at Crisis Connections, in-patient supports, or mental health…

What is the Bridger Program?

By Kayanne McNeill | September 25, 2024 |

From February 2023 to February 2024, there were 102,996 reported deaths from drug overdoses in the United States. (CDC 2024). This potential connection to treatment is critical, when data from…

How to get connected to legal support in your preferred language

By Kayanne McNeill | August 14, 2024 |

Navigating the legal system in English can be difficult regardless of your preferred language. Maybe you know there are laws that relate to your situation, or resources that might help,…

What do I need and what should I expect from a shelter?

By Kayanne McNeill | August 13, 2024 |

There are many reasons people need to find shelters; for example, if you are leaving a domestic violence situation as described in our blog post “How and When to Leave…

How and When to Leave an Abusive Situation

By Kayanne McNeill | April 12, 2024 |

Ending a relationship is never easy, and oftentimes, abuse starts gradually—which can sometimes make it hard to catch.  It can be easy to justify abusive behaviors because you love your…

PRESS RELEASE: New 911-988-211 Diversion Partnership

By Sergey Smirnov | April 10, 2024 |

Valley Communications Center (Valley Com 911) and Crisis Connections are thrilled to announce the launch of a first-of-its-kind service that brings mental health and social services support together with 911 emergency response.

BIPOC Mental Health Resources

By Kayanne McNeill | March 28, 2024 |

Are you a member of a BIPOC community who feels unseen in the mental health care system? You are not alone. The BIPOC community is not a monolith, and your…

4 Common Barriers to Accessing Mental Health Treatment and Ways to Address Them  

By Kayanne McNeill | March 8, 2024 |

If you are struggling with your mental health, finding a therapist can feel like a monumental task. There are a lot of steps that can be difficult to navigate when…

Change, Transition and Resilience: Crisis Connections September Newsletter

By Crisis Connections | October 5, 2023 |

Change, Transition and Resilience September whispers the promise of change – students returning to classrooms, sunlight fading earlier, and summer’s warm embrace loosening to welcome the crispness of fall. In…

Youth Suicide Prevention: How do we help teens in crisis?

By Crisis Connections | September 10, 2019 | Comments Off on Youth Suicide Prevention: How do we help teens in crisis?

Seattle, WA – Suicide is in the news a lot these days, and it’s no wonder – overall suicide rates in the US have increased 30% between 1999 and 2016,…