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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…
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…
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Supporting Youth Mental Health: Free Crisis Services Available for Every Family in King County
Cultivating Connections, King County DCHS Blog | October 2026
Talking Youth Mental Health with Teen Link
Dance 89.5 | September 2026
Your Reason Is Reason Enough To Contact 988
WA State Department of Health | Medium.com, September 2026
Spanish Version
Línea 988: cuándo pedir ayuda y cómo funciona el servicio de apoyo en crisis
Latino Herald | September 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