Immediate Support
TEENLINK is a confidential, anonymous help line where teens can speak with other teens.
- TEENLINK: 1-866-TEENLINK (833-6546), every day 6:00-9:30 pm.
While there is no single cause for suicide, there are risk factors and warning signs which may increase likelihood of an attempt. Learning them can save lives. Visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention website for more information.
If you are in crisis, you can call the 24/7 suicide prevention line through Crisis Connections.
- Local 24/7 crisis line: 206-461-3222.
- National Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255
- Text ‘home’ to 741741.
Support at school
For students who have been accessing a mental health therapist at school, please contact your therapist/agency directly. If you are unsure of their contact info, please reach out to your school counselor.
Online Training
The School Mental Health supplement is partnering with Forefront Suicide Prevention & the University of Washington SMART Center to bring the LEARN® Saves Lives Suicide Prevention Training for Parents/Caregivers directly to you in your own home, free of charge.
Free Online Suicide Prevention Training for Parents & Caregivers
Mental Health Agencies
If you are interested in getting connected to a therapist, there are a number of mental health agencies in our communities that are available for support. Contact your school counselor for more information. You may email them from your student email address, message them through StudentVUE (Synergy), or leave them a voicemail. Find your school counselor’s contact information on each school’s website.
Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Here is a list of other mental health resources for students:
Consejo Counseling and Referral Service (specializing in services to the Latino community)
Consejocounseling.org
206-461-4880
*Serving current clients and accepting new clients through telehealth
Muckleshoot Behavioral Health Program (specializing in services to the Native American community)
Muckleshoot.nsn.us
253-804-8752
*Serving current clients only through telehealth
Navos Mental Health Solutions (Located in West Seattle & Burien)
Navos.org
206-248-8226
*Serving current clients and accepting new clients through telehealth
Sea Mar Community Health Centers (Specializing in service to Latino community)
Seamar.org
206-766-6976
*Serving current clients and accepting new clients through telehealth
Seattle Children’s Odessa Brown Clinic (Located in the Central District)
Seattlechildrens.org
206-987-7210
*Serving current clients and accepting new clients through telehealth
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Seattlechildrens.org
206-987-2000
Seattle Counseling Service (specializing in services to the LGTB community)
Seattlecounseling.org
206-323-1768
*Serving current clients and accepting new clients through telehealth
Sound (Multiple locations)
sound.health/
206-302-2300
*Serving crisis clients only
The Arc of King County (Developmental Disability Support)
Thearc.org
Phone Buddies: 206-829-7053
E-mail: ask@arcofkingcounty.org
Therapeutic Health Services (Located in Central Seattle)
Ths-wa.org
206-322-7676
*Serving current clients and accepting new clients through telehealth
YMCA
Seattleymca.org
206-382-5340
*Serving current clients and accepting new clients through telehealth
You Grow Girl!
yougrowgirl.org/programs
206-417-9904
*Serving current clients and accepting new clients through telehealth
*Offers free virtual support group everything Thursday @ 12 for young ladies 11-18