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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…
From February 2023 to February 2024, there were 102,996 reported deaths from drug overdoses in the United States. (CDC 2024). This potential connection to treatment is critical, when data from the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows…
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…
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…
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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.
People in WA prisons get access to 988 hotline
Spokesman Review, May 2026
New King County hotline offers non-police option to report hate crimes
South Seattle Emerald, November 2025
Emergency Response Plan courtesy of King County 211 - Crisis Connections
Inform USA, 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