In-person support for mental health emergencies
Dispatch services for mobile crisis teams in Seattle and King County.
Dispatching in-person intervention for mental health emergencies in King County
Mobile Crisis Dispatch is a 24-hour centralized hub that assesses and dispatches mobile crisis teams to individuals who could benefit from in-person intervention and problem solving with a mental health specialist. Two-person teams that can include mental health professionals, mental health care providers, and certified peer counselors work to stabilize mental health crises and connect people to services.
Help seekers and professionals in King County can reach out to 988. First Responders can call a separate line to be connected with dispatchers.
Reasons people call
There's no wrong reason to reach to 988—call, text, or chat 24/7.
Thoughts of suicide
Mental health emergencies
Stress and anxiety
Substance use crisis and recovery
Emotional support and connection
Speak to a real person
988 is staffed by trained specialists who are able to assess whether in-person intervention is needed.
