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The Washington State Department of Health has established a call center to address questions from the public. Washington 211 is operating the State COVID-19 help line during the Coronavirus outbreak. Normal 2-1-1 services are available but wait times have increased. …
Many veterans experience a difficult time transitioning to civilian life after returning from service. Every day, about 20 veterans in the United States will die by suicide; however, only 50% of returning veterans who need mental health services will receive…
The following links can be used to find emergency winter shelters in King County. Community Shelters are locations that provide a respite from the cold. Day Centers are spaces that provide services such as case management, hygiene, etc.. and respite…
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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