Posts by Crisis Connections

See how Crisis Connections supported more than 729,000 people in 2025 with care, crisis support, basic needs resources, and connection. Every day, people across our community reach out to Crisis Connections when emergencies happen—mental health or basic needs crises, loneliness or times when real human connection is needed. Help seekers come from all backgrounds across the State of Washington. First responders and community-based…

Uplift Teens Today hosted Washington’s first Teen-Led Mental Health Summit and honored Crisis Connections and Teen Link with Community Impact in Mental Health Award.   Washington’s first Teen-Led Mental Health Summit took place on March 21 at the Aura Event Center in Renton. Designed for middle and high school students, the summit also welcomed parents, educators, and community advocates. The event was organized by Uplift…

by Michelle McDaniel, CEO It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Cheryl Stumbo, a beloved former member of the Crisis Connections Board and someone I was proud to call a friend. Cheryl’s life was tragically marked by the 2006 shooting at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, where she courageously survived…

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 easy-to-navigate website where people can quickly find help, learn about our programs and discover ways…

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 need, Washington 211 is partnering with Airbnb.org, a nonprofit organization founded by Airbnb, to provide free, temporary…

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, we provided compassionate assistance to tens of thousands of individuals experiencing mental health challenges, housing…

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 recovery. Vote by April 25 What is the Crisis Care Centers Levy? WHAT KC PROP…