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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…
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…
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…
Content Warning: Discussions of Suicide “Suicide prevention” often conjures specific images for people— such as programs like the ones we run here at Crisis Connections, in-patient supports, or mental health professionals. All three of those things are essential for suicide prevention and for supporting mental health—but they are not where suicide prevention stops. Oftentimes, suicidality…
From February 2023 to February 2024, there were 102,996 reported deaths from drug overdoses in the United States. (CDC 2024). This potential connection to treatment is critical, when data from the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that in the past year, around 3 in 4 people who needed treatment for substance…
Navigating the legal system in English can be difficult regardless of your preferred language. Maybe you know there are laws that relate to your situation, or resources that might help, but you do not have any idea of how to access them, where to start, or what specifically you need. You’re not alone! If you’re…