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Katy Ni was passionate about everything she did and cared deeply about everyone she met. She loved and appreciated her time at the Crisis Connections, taking calls at the Crisis Line. She also volunteered at the University District Food Bank, taught people with disabilities how to ski as a volunteer with Outdoors for All, regularly…
Sam Van Browne was an extraordinay man. He joined Crisis Connections in April 1992 as a volunteer phone worker. In addition to his crisis line shifts, Sam taught many of our courses to volunteers. Although he retired as a volunteer a few years ago, he remained a valued and connected member of the Crisis Connections…
Renton, Washington, October 21, 2021 Teen Link, a peer-to-peer helpline for youth in Washington State and a program of Crisis Connections’ is reporting higher rates of anxiety, fear, and suicidal ideation from callers ages 13 to 24 as the 2021 school year commences. “Returning to school in the fall typically involves excitement, nervousness, and curiosity about what…
City of Seattle Opens Additional Cooling Centers and Updated Guidance for Staying Cool in Extreme Heat August 9-14th, 2021
March 22, 2021 Dear Friends of Crisis Connections, We at Crisis Connections denounce the rise in hate-filled actions toward any person in the United States who is of Asian descent. Crisis Connections has proudly been serving the community regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, or ability to pay for 57years. This strong commitment to supporting…
Crisis Connections is excited to be partnering with Healthier Here and partners on the Connect2 Community Network in King County Seattle, WA – Feb 17, 2021 – People in King County will soon find it easier to get connected to services they need thanks to the Connect2 Community Network, a regional community information exchange (CIE)…
Program Updates At Crisis Connections, we play a critical role in the mental and behavioral well beingof Washingtonians. By maintaining a database with over 6,000 unique programsand 1,600 agencies we are able to connect people to vital resources in theircommunities. Additionally, King County 2-1-1, 24-hour crisis line and WashingtonRecovery helplines are available 7 days a…
Dear Friends of Crisis Connections, We have been deeply saddened and disturbed by the events that have been happening across the country in recent weeks. As you know, our organization has proudly been serving the community, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, or ability to pay for 56 years. This strong commitment to supporting people…
The Pet Competition is Back! Text CCpets to 556-78 Pets are experts at relaxation so we decided to learn from the best to help us de-stress and connect to others during isolation. The winner will receive a care package, complete with an oversized t-shirt, a mug for relaxation, and a gift card. You can see…
The Washington State Department of Health has established a call center to address questions from the public. Washington 211 is operating the State COVID-19 help line during the Coronavirus outbreak. Normal 2-1-1 services are available but wait times have increased. If you need immediate assistance in finding services please visit www.wa211.org and use the resource search tool.…
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