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Are you a member of a BIPOC community who feels unseen in the mental health care system? You are not alone. The BIPOC community is not a monolith, and your experiences with your identity are unique—as are your experiences with…
If you are struggling with your mental health, finding a therapist can feel like a monumental task. There are a lot of steps that can be difficult to navigate when you are already feeling overwhelmed or in a crisis state.…
King County Voters:Vote APPROVE on King County Prop 1,Yes for Behavioral Health This transformative levy creates a place for people to go and receive life-saving care during a crisis, meets the needs of our growing community, and supports a path to…
Katy Ni was passionate about everything she did and cared deeply about everyone she met. She loved and appreciated her time at the Crisis Connections, taking calls at the Crisis Line. She also volunteered at the University District Food Bank,…
Sam Van Browne was an extraordinay man. He joined Crisis Connections in April 1992 as a volunteer phone worker. In addition to his crisis line shifts, Sam taught many of our courses to volunteers. Although he retired as a volunteer…
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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