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211 Activates Statewide Response as Washington Wildfires Displace Thousands

August 14, 2026

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…

BIPOC Mental Health Care: Support Rooted in Culture, Community and Lived Experience

July 21, 2026

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…

Help is 3 Numbers Away

April 11, 2024

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…

Crisis Connections Provides Prevention and Post-vention Support that is Crucial During Suicide Prevention Month

March 15, 2020

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…