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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 partner, and you want to be happy together. But if you are recognizing that you aren’t happy or safe, and you feel that your relationship…
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.
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 experiences with your identity are unique—as are your experiences with systemic oppression and barriers to accessing appropriate care. Many psychologists today agree that culture and…
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 you are already feeling overwhelmed or in a crisis state. We’ve been there too, and we see you. Having a better understanding of the process…
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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