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Every gift makes a difference, and getting started is easier than you might think. We sat down with our Philanthropy Manager, Chelsea Hammer, to learn the basics of making a donation. How can I donate to Crisis Connections? Donating…
Crisis Connections joined CrisisCon26 to share expertise in cross-team collaboration and DEIB while connecting with crisis care professionals nationwide. Quick Take The Crisis Connections team attended CrisisCon26 this month. The conference focused on the national crisis continuum of care: the…
Quick Take Recovery Month is an annual recognition held every September that helps raise awareness around mental health and substance use recovery. It’s a time to recognize the strength, courage and resilience of people on their recovery journeys. Every recovery…
Quick Take It’s okay to talk about suicide. Conversations with peers, family and other trusted people can build connectedness, strengthen a sense of belonging and help to normalize talking about our mental health. Showing interest in someone else’s emotional well-being…
Quick Take As wildfires spread across Eastern Washington, Washington 211 mobilized within hours to support residents evacuating their homes and searching for basic needs resources. In Spokane County, the Spokane Complex Fires have burned more than 10,000 acres and impacted more than 900 structures.…
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Supporting Youth Mental Health: Free Crisis Services Available for Every Family in King County
Cultivating Connections, King County DCHS Blog | October 2026
Talking Youth Mental Health with Teen Link
Dance 89.5 | September 2026
Your Reason Is Reason Enough To Contact 988
WA State Department of Health | Medium.com, September 2026
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Línea 988: cuándo pedir ayuda y cómo funciona el servicio de apoyo en crisis
Latino Herald | September 2026
Displaced by the fires? Nonprofit partners with Airbnb to offer housing
KREM 2 | August 2026
Airbnb to provide free housing in 6 counties for wildfire relief
KING 5 TV | August 2026