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Every gift makes a difference, and getting started is easier than you might think. We sat down with our Philanthropy Manager, Chelsea Hammer, to learn the basics of making a donation. We talked about how to get started when you’re new to giving. Chelsea remembers feeling unsure about giving when she first became interested…
Crisis Connections joined CrisisCon26 to share expertise in cross-team collaboration and DEIB while connecting with crisis care professionals nationwide. Quick Take The Crisis Connections team attended CrisisCon26 this month. The conference focused on the national crisis continuum of care: the system of services that provide support to people experiencing a mental health or substance use…
Quick Take As wildfires spread across Eastern Washington, Washington 211 mobilized within hours to support residents evacuating their homes and searching for basic needs resources. In Spokane County, the Spokane Complex Fires have burned more than 10,000 acres and impacted more than 900 structures. Partnership with Airbnb.org Within hours of the first evacuations, Airbnb.org and Washington 211 partnered to help…
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…
Whole Person Care Lifesaving services operating in partnership to get you the help you need. Better Serving People in Crisis This innovative program aims to ensure individuals in crisis or those needing immediate assistance with mental health or essential services receive prompt and appropriate support. When someone in crisis calls 911, dispatchers can immediately direct…
Renton, Washington, March 15, 2020, Crisis Connections, a nonprofit located in Seattle, and Belltown, Washington is addressing the effects of COVID-19 across the state with a series of programs aimed at providing mental, emotional, and financial support to Washingtonians. Crisis Connections’ CCcares program provides volunteer grief companions who offer phone-based support to individuals and families…