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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.
Talking Youth Mental Health with Teen Link
Dance 89.5 | September 2026
Línea 988: cuándo pedir ayuda y cómo funciona el servicio de apoyo en crisis
Latino Herald, September 2026
Your Reason Is Reason Enough To Contact 988
Washington State Department of Health | Medium.com, September 2026
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Airbnb.org Provides Housing Amid Washington Wildfire Evacuations
KPVI, August 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