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Notes
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…
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…
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,…
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…
News
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
Two years into 988 crisis line, WA works to spread the word
The Seattle Times, July 2024
South King County Now Offers 911, 988 & 211 Under One Roof
Northwest Prime Time, May 2024
Help is 3 numbers away: Crisis 911-988-211 services are now under one roof
Sound Publishing, Inc., April 2024
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