Posts by jamie
BIPOC Mental Health Care: Support Rooted in Culture, Community and Lived Experience
Across Washington State, organizations serving Black, Indigenous and People of Color provide mental health care rooted in culture, community and lived experience. This month, we’re shining a light on just a few Washington organizations that center mental health care on cultural connection and understanding. Connect with Care The Therapy Fund Foundation (TFF) is a nonprofit…
Read MoreWellness in a Bag: Create Your Own Self-Care Kit
Self-care on the go can be as easy as filling a bag with items that help you focus, feel grounded or remember that moments of anxiety can pass. Quick Steps Pick a Bag Choose something to hold your self-care items. It could be a favorite bag, purse, pouch or repurposed shopping bag. Show your creativity…
Read MoreHolding Hope on the Line for 62 Years
Since 1964, volunteers have provided a lifeline for help seekers in our community with dedication and compassion. We recently gathered to celebrate, to listen, and to say goodbye. As 988 continues to grow and we move toward sunsetting the Regional Crisis Lines (RCL) volunteer program, a foundational chapter in Crisis Connections’ history comes to a…
Read MoreConnecting with Each Other for Mental Health Support
Millions of Americans experience feelings of anxiety, stress, sadness, or emotional overwhelm each year—reminding us that mental health is part of everyday life, and we are not alone in our experiences. Mental Health Awareness Month can be a great time to talk about mental health for ourselves and others. Connecting through ConversationStart a conversation…
Read MoreProud to be a Grantee
COVID-19 Response Fund makes $9.2 million in grants to provide childcare, mental health services, and emergency financial assistance We are proud to be a grantee SEATTLE – Today the COVID-19 Response Fund announced it will award $9.2 million in grants to more than 200 community-based organizations serving people who suffer from longstanding economic inequities and…
Read More