LOCAL RESOURCES
CRISIS CONNECTIONS
“The 24-Hour Crisis Line provides immediate help to individuals, families, and friends of people in emotional crisis. We can help you determine if you or your loved one needs professional consultation and we can link you to the appropriate services. We are a primary source for linking residents to emergency mental health services in King, Pierce, Clark, Skamania, Klickitat, Grant, Okanogan, Chelan, and Douglas Counties.”
Call: 1-866-427-4747
Website: https://www.crisisconnections.org/
KING COUNTY 211
“King County 211 connects people to the help they need. We provide the most comprehensive information on health and human services in King County. Whether it's for housing assistance, help with financial needs, or to find the location of the nearest food bank.”
Call: 211
Website: https://wa211.org
NATIONAL RESOURCES
NATIONAL SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE
“988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.”
Call or text: 988
Website: https://988lifeline.org/
CRISIS TEXT LINE
“Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform.”
Text: 741741
Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/
IN CASE OF A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911
COPING SKILLS
BREATHE
1. Breathe in for a count of 4
2. Breathe out for a count of 8
Repeat for 30-60 seconds
GROUND
1. Look around - what can you see that is letting you know you are safe? Perhaps your pet, a coup of tea, your favorite book, a plant, an open door…
2. Listen - what can you hear that is letting you know you are safe? Perhaps some street noise, birds, wind, music, people talking, your cat snoring…
3. Feel - what can you touch that is letting you know you are safe? Perhaps a soft blanket, a splash of cool water on your face, a warm cup of tea or coffee…
4. Smell - what can you smell that is letting you know you are safe? Perhaps your tea or coffee, clean laundry, soothing essential oils…
5. Taste - what can you taste that is letting you know you are safe? Perhaps a sip of cool water or a mint…
CONNECT
1. With yourself: Remind yourself that this feeling will pass. You can ride it like a wave. You will be ok.
2. With others: Call or text your favorite person. No, they are not too busy. Yes, they care. If they don’t answer right away, leave them a message and be honest about how you’re feeling and what you need.
3. With the world: Go for a walk outside. Take in the sights, sounds, scents, and sensations. Remember your place in the family of things.