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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…
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.
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New King County hotline offers non-police option to report hate crims
South Seattle Emerald, November 2025
King County launches stop hate hotline for victims of hate crimes
KING 5 TV, October 2025
Snohomish County's 211 hotline is moving away from local control
Herald Net, September 2025
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