Resources
If you are experiencing an emergency and need immediate help:
There are a variety of crisis lines that don’t use or avoid using police intervention and offer transparency about their reporting and tracing policies. You can find more information here.
You can also contact:
Your nearest emergency room or 911
Call 988 to connect with a suicide / crisis hotline from anywhere, or chat/text with them
Crisis line in Seattle / King County: 206-461-3222
Crisis line in Everett / Snohomish / San Juan / Island / Whatcom Counties: 425-258-4357 (HELP), or 800-584-3578
Crisis line in Tacoma / Pierce County: 253-798-4333, or 800-576-7764
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
The Trevor Project (the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24): 866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline: a support line staffed by transgender people for transgender people: 877-565-8860
Non-emergency emotional support:
Call 988 to connect with a hotline from anywhere, or chat/text with them
Call the crisis line in Seattle / King County at 206-461-3222
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or lonely, you can contact WA Listens, a free and anonymous support line for everyone in Washington who has been affected by the pandemic. Anyone feeling stressed, anxious, or lonely can reach out:
833-681-0211