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After election, here's what crisis hotlines in Washington saw 
The Seattle Times, November 2024

King County expands mobile crisis care teams to heighten response time 
South Seattle Emerald, December 2024

In Seattle, 988 mental health hotline supports tens of thousands in crisis
KUOW | NPR, September 2024

Two years into 988 crisis line, WA works to spread the word
The Seattle Times, July 2024

Teen Link offers peer support to struggling teenagers as volunteers emphasize empathy 
KOMO TV, June 2024

South King County Now Offers 911, 988 & 211 Under One Roof 
Northwest Prime Time, May 2024

Help is 3 numbers away: Criss 911-988-211 services are under one roof
Sound Publishing, Inc., April 2024

In WA, it might soon be easier to get mental health help over the phone

'988 saved my life': University Place man shares how quickly-growing crisis line helped him overcome a dark period 

KING 5 TV, May 2023

Washington's new drug law was 'designed to fill our treatment centers.' Experts say it won't 

KNKX | NPR, June 2023

988 suicide lifeline celebrates one year since activation

KREM, July 2023

Seattle Region to Vote on $1.2 Billion Tax Increase for Mental-Health System

The Wall Street Journal, April 2023

In April election, King County voters weigh a property tax hike to fund mental health crisis centers

KNKX, April 2023

Washington State may boost 988 hotline funding as demand grows

Crosscut, March 2023

Seattle public schools sue social media companies, claiming responsibility for an increase in teenage mental health issues

Matter of Fact Soledad O'Brien, February 2023

Seattle to launch civilian-based 911 response team in 2023

KUOW, February 2023

King County youth navigate mental health together at Teen Link

KUOW Radio, September 2022

New 988 hotline is 'the front door' to help. But what's next for Washingtonians in need?

KUOW Radio, August 2022

KUOW: How is the rollout of 988 going in Washington state?

KUOW Radio, July 2022

National Suicide Hotline is now 988

KIRO 7 TV, July 2022

988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline number launches nationwide July 16

KING 5 TV, July 2022

New 988 Mental Health Hotline Opens July 16

Seattle Met, July 2022

Can peer mental health programs bridge access gaps for youth? Experts say it's complicated.

Seattle Times, June 2022

New state poison exposure data shows alarming jump in self-harm and suspected suicides in children

Fox 13 Seattle, May 2022

Making connections, strengthening bonds between suicide loss survivors

Fox 13 Seattle, May 2022

A new crisis hotline, 988, is coming this summer. Is Washington ready?

The Seattle Times, April 2022

Helping teens in the Seattle area through loneliness, stress and more

The Seattle Times, February 2022

City of Renton opens Severe Weather Shelter at the Highlands Community Center.

Renton Report, December 2021

Coping 101 - Addiction, Substance Use & Recovery

C89.5, December 2021

Mental health resources for patients and colleagues

CHP, December 2021

Hitting roadblocks while looking for a therapist? Here are some additional options

The Seattle Times, December 2021

Mother who lost son shares experience with grief, coping during holidays

King 5, December 2021

More children and teenagers struggling with emotional stressors

NewsWires, December 2021

Seattle-area youth created this guide to connect teens to multicultural mental health care

The Seattle Times, December 2021

Public Health warns of rise in opioid overdose visits to emergency departments

Public Health, November 2021

Health officials: Opioid overdoses spike 200% in ClarkCo.

Kion 6, November 2021

Grant County officials make suicide prevention information easier to find

Columbia Basin, November 2021

Transition coming for mental health mobile crisis coverage

The Wahkiakum County Eagle, November 2021

Bellevue School District: Let's Talk With Interim Superintendent Jarvis: Crisis Response And Mental Health Resources

Patch, November 2021

RISE Institute Volunteer Fair Opportunities

The Watch Dog, November 2021

Resources available for people facing mental health challenges

Yahoo News, October 2021

Suicide Prevention Month

Fox 13 Seattle, September 2021

Suicide - It's Time To Talk About It

Auburn Examiner, September 2021

Recovery & Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

The SubTimes, September 2021

Healthy Living: Suicide Prevention Month

Q13, September 2021

How Richard Sherman's Family, Police and a Gun Dealer Intervened to Prevent Potential Tragedy

Seattle Times, August 2021

New Suicide Prevention Hotline Aims to Divert Callers from Police

Crosscut, July 2021

Deadly Drug Overdoses Soared in 2020 as Covid Pandemic Upended Lives in Washington

The Seattle Times, May 2021

How Will We Cope With the Pandemic Fall?

The New York Times, October 2020

3.5 Million Social Needs Requests During COVID-19: What Can We Learn From 2-1-1?

Health Affairs, August 2020

Farewell to CEO of Crisis Connections, Allie Franklin

Crisis Connections, August 2020

Mental Health Hotline Helps Washingtonians Find the Emotional Support they Need

King 5: New Day America, July 2020

Washington Listens' lending an ear during COVID-19 pandemic

Q13, July 2020

Helping in the Toughest Times

Kiro 7, May 2020

Amid Covid-19 Calls and Texts to Mental Health Helplines are Surging

Investigate West, May 2020

Crisis Calls Jump Exponentially During Coronavirus Pandemic

Q13, May 2020

Mental Health Experts Warn of Covid-19 Emotional Distress

KMO News, May 2020

Overcoming opioid use disorder with medication-assisted treatment

KING5 New Day NW, April 2019

Opioid Addiction may be Treated with Medication

KIRO7, April 2019

Thunderbirds and Crisis Connections team up for mental health awareness

Western Hockey League, January 2019

Suicide loss: it's time to talk about it

Woodinville Weekly, January 2019

'Dear Evan Hansen,' a teen musical hit, delves into deep, and digital, issues

The Seattle Times, January 2019

Are the Holidays too Much? Tips to Manage Stress this Holiday Season

The Redmond Reporter, November 2018

The Deadly Truth About Isolation and how you can Stay Connected

The Bellevue Reporter, October 2018

Forefront Cares Transitions to Crisis Connections

In the Forefront Feature Articles, October 2018

Since the Kavanaugh hearing, calls to King County sexual-assault hotline have tripled

The Seattle Times, September 2018

In spite of rising rates of suicide, what can you do to help?

Seattle Weekly, September 2018

Meet Crisis Connections: The Real Connection between Seattle's Crisis Clinic and the Community

Seattle Weekly, August 2018

A stronger connection: Crisis Clinic has new name, brand to better reflect its community

Auburn Reporter, July 2018

Experts say don't be afraid to ask friends, family and co-workers if they are having suicidal thoughts

13 FOX, June 2018

Anthony Bourdain's death hits local chefs hard; Crisis Centers prepares for surge in calls

KOMO News, June 2018

Crisis Clinic Provides 24/7 Assistance to Individuals & Families Suffering from Domestic Violence in the State of Washington

DatingAdvice.com, May 2018

Washington Recovery Help Line Launches Website Redesign to Better Assist Community

Auburn Reporter, May 2018

Teen Link service lets teens talk to other teens about life issues

Lynnwood Today, April 2018

Washington Recovery Help Line Offers New Chat Services

Sky Valley Chronicle, February 2018

Crisis Clinic Saves Lives

Seattle Foundation, October 2017

Volunteers at Teen Link Take Calls & Chats to Help Peers

Q13 FOX, June 2017

Interview with Allie Franklin: Suicide Prevention & Awareness

The Ron & Don Show, KIRO Radio, May 2017

Allie Franklin Named Crisis Clinic Executive Director

Federal Way Mirror, May 2017

Thunderbirds and Crisis Clinic Team Up to Raise Awareness of Mental Health Issues

Seattle Thunderbirds News Page, February 2017/p>

2-1-1 Celebrates 10 Years of Service

Shoreline Area News, January 2017

King County Crisis Hotline Fields Concerned Calls After Vote

Seattle Times, November 2016

Mental Health & The 24-Hour Crisis Line

Evergreen Views on KXPA, August 2015

Capitol Hill Resident Gives Back by Answering Crisis Line Calls

Capitol Hill Times, April 2015

2-1-1 Operators Answer Some of the Toughest Phone Calls in King County

KUOW, March 2015

Crisis Clinic: Volunteering to Help People in Need

KOMO News Radio, February 2015

Heroin Deaths in Young Adults on the Rise

KOMO, July 2014

Teen Link on Radioactive Youth Media

KUOW, June 2014

In Texting Era, Crisis Hotlines Put Help at Youths' Fingertips

The New York Times, February 2014

Answering Seattle's 24-Hour Crisis Line

KUOW, September 2013

Crisis Centers Turn to Texting to Help Teens

The Wall Street Journal, August 2013

CityStream: King County 2-1-1

Seattle Channel, April 2013
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