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by Michelle McDaniel, CEO It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Cheryl Stumbo, a beloved former member of the Crisis Connections Board and someone I was proud to call a friend. Cheryl’s life was tragically marked…
Explore the new Crisis Connections website. Find support, resources and ways to get involved across Washington—all in one easy-to-navigate place. We’re excited to welcome you to the new crisisconnections.org. We’re so glad you’re here! Our goal was simple: create an…
Severe flooding across Washington state has displaced thousands of residents, forcing families and individuals to leave their homes with little notice. Access to safe, temporary housing is an urgent need facing people across the state. To help meet this critical…
A message from Crisis Connections CEO, Michelle McDaniel In 2025, we continued to strengthen Crisis Connections’ role as a vital lifeline for Washington residents in need of support, connection, and care. Through our network of crisis lines and community-centric programs,…
Content Warning: Discussions of Suicide “Suicide prevention” often conjures specific images for people— such as programs like the ones we run here at Crisis Connections, in-patient supports, or mental health professionals. All three of those things are essential for suicide…
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Local and national news coverage
Explore news coverage of Crisis Connections programs, partners, community, and our impact improving mental health care access in Washington State.
Airbnb to provide free housing in 6 counties for wildfire relief(opens in new tab)
KING 5 TV, August 2026
People in WA prisons get access to 988 hotline(opens in new tab)
Spokesman Review, May 2026
Airbnb nonprofit helps house flood victims across Washington(opens in new tab)
Fox 13, December 2025
New King County hotline offers non-police option to report hate crimes(opens in new tab)
South Seattle Emerald, November 2025