Press Release
Valley Communications Center (Valley Com 911) and Crisis Connections are thrilled to announce the launch of a first-of-its-kind service that brings mental health and social services support together with 911 emergency response.
In July of 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. 988 will increase access to care for individuals experiencing a crisis. It will be a simple number to remember, make…
Join Us in Welcoming Michelle McDaniel (she/her) Crisis Connections today announced that its board of directors has appointed Michelle McDaniel (she/her) as chief executive officer. Michelle McDaniel is an accomplished senior executive with over 30 years’ experience in healthcare, non-profit, social enterprise and government sectors. Michelle is a proactive leader with a passion for service…
We are honored to receive funding and partner with Cambia to address rural mental health inequalities. Cambia Health Solutions and its regional health plans – serving members across Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington – are making philanthropic donations totaling more than $11.5 million to help meet the urgent mental and behavioral health needs intensified by…
Washington Listens launches to support people affected by the stress of COVID-19 In response to COVID-19, Washington has launched Washington Listens, a support program and phone line to help people manage elevated levels of stress due to the pandemic. People who call the Washington Listens support line will speak with a support specialist and get…
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…
Crisis Connections Combat Predicted Wave of Suicide Their CC Cares Program Supports Suicide Survivors Renton, Washington, May 15, 2020 Crisis Connections, a nonprofit located in Seattle, Washington is addressing the effects of COVID-19 across the state with a series of programs aimed at reducing emotional distress; lowering the risk of violence to one’s self and…
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…
Seattle, WA – Suicide is in the news a lot these days, and it’s no wonder – overall suicide rates in the US have increased 30% between 1999 and 2016, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC 2018). Our youth are no exception. The 2018 Washington Healthy Youth Survey reported that 32% of 8th…