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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 professionals. All three of those things are essential for suicide prevention and for supporting mental health—but they are not where suicide prevention stops. Oftentimes, suicidality…
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 the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that in the past year, around 3 in 4 people who needed treatment for substance…
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, but you do not have any idea of how to access them, where to start, or what specifically you need. You’re not alone! If you’re…
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 an Abusive Situation”. If you are a person who is houseless or is experiencing homelessness, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to meet…
News
WA 211 Announces Selection of Statewide Call Center
Washington 211, August 2025
How King County is reshaping its mental health crisis response system
The Seattle Times, July 2025
HSD Community Corner—Teen Link
Seattle Human Services, June 2025
LGBTQ+ youth at risk as suicide prevention line faces elimination
King 5, June 2025
How new federal mental health mandates will affect several King County programs
The Seattle Times, April 2025
King County expands mobile teams that bring care to people in crisis
The Seattle Times, November 2024
After election, here's what crisis hotlines in Washington saw
The Seattle Times, November 2024
King County expands mobile crisis care teams to heighten response time
South Seattle Emerald, December 2024
In Seattle, 988 mental health hotline supports tens of thousands in crisis
KUOW | NPR, September 2024