While many of these resources are evidence-based and can be helpful supports, they are not intended to replace appropriate medical and behavioral health care. The University of Washington is not responsible for the content of or service provided by any of these resources.
Immediate Help:
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24 hours a day/7 days a week
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
▼ Your Mood and Emotions
Articles
What to Expect When Calling a Mental Health Hotline
How to Find a Good Therapist [APA]
How to find a therapist [Mental Health America]
Getting Through the Dark Season in the PNW [UW Medicine]
Videos
Ways to Protect Mental Health [UC San Diego]
Where to get support
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
Tool to help connect individuals to treatment facilities in their local area.
Find a Therapist (Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies)
Listing of licensed professionals who have met the requirements of membership in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.
Find a Therapist [Psychology Today]
Tool to connect people to therapists in their area. Individuals can filter by area of focus, type of insurance taken, gender, type of therapy offered.
▼ Optimism and Social Connections
Articles
Ways to stay connected [NAMI]
▼ Coping With Stress
Articles
How to Care for Yourself While Practicing Physical Distancing
Where to Get Support
Disaster Distress Website
Disaster Distress Helpline (24/7): 1-800-985-5990
Hotline that provides 24/7 counseling and support to those experiencing distress due to natural or human-caused disasters.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
Text 838255
Access free confidential crisis support 24/7/365 for Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members and their loved ones. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
NAMI is an organization that focuses on the advocacy, education, and support for those living with mental illness. They offer information and events to educate the public on mental health.
Teen Link
Call 1-(866)-TEENLINK
Connects youth via call or text with trained youth volunteers from who can provide local youth-friendly resources to help deal with bulling, mental health, dating, substance use, and more.
▼ Alcohol Use and Non-Use
Websites
Alcohol Stats [NIH]
Info about alcohol consumption, alcohol use disorder, and the negative health and social implications of alcohol consumption.
Drinking Levels [NIH]
Info about number of drinks considered to be binge drinking and heavy use and a brief list of who should be avoiding alcohol consumption.
Articles
College Drinking [NIH]
Article focusing on college-aged individual’s drinking habits and the norms. Also includes information about binge drinking, potential consequences, and factors that may affect one’s drinking habits.
Where to get support
SMART Recovery
Offers free mutual support meetings for anyone seeking science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery.
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
A locator for alcohol and drug abuse treatment or mental health treatment facilities and programs around the country. Provides information in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
No-cost in-person and online gatherings for people to share experiences, strength, and hope with the goal of helping others recover from alcoholism or problems with alcohol.
▼ Marijuana Use and Non-Use
Articles
Marijuana Stats [CDC]
Basic facts about marijuana consumption and on-going trends and surveys related to marijuana use.
Marijuana Health Effects [CDC]
Offers a brief definition and description of marijuana and covers topics including addiction, heart health, teen use, and more.
Signs of Cannabis Use Disorder [American Addiction Center]
Details the psychological, physical, and behavioral signs of cannabis use disorder and includes a 5-minute anonymous self-assessment.
Where to get support
SMART Recovery
Offers free mutual support meetings for anyone seeking science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery.
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
A locator for alcohol and drug abuse treatment or mental health treatment facilities and programs around the country. Provides information in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues.
Marijuana Anonymous (MA)
No-cost in-person and online gatherings to share experiences, strength, and hope to help yourself and others in recovery from marijuana addiction.
▼ BIPOC Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness
This website has information about identity and cultural dimensions of mental health for:
▼ Career Development
Articles
Preparing for an Interview [Indeed]
Writing a Cover Letter [Harvard Business Review]
Writing a Cover Letter [Harvard Business Review]
Offers information on apprenticeships where you get paid while you learn and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new career field. Includes specific information for women, underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, Veterans, youth, and tribal members.
Where to Get Support
Washington Women in Trades
A community based, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to improve women’s economic equity and self-sufficiency through access and success in high-wage, high-skilled careers in the construction, manufacturing and transportation sector.
Cares of Washington
Cares of WA offers services and programs to help individuals with disabilities find and sustain employment develop life skills through a variety of programs and partnerships.
WA WorkSource Veteran’s Services
As a veteran, you can get priority access to WorkSource services. This includes priority referrals to jobs that are listed with WorkSource, as well as other employment, networking, and referral services.
▼ Covid-19
Where To Get Help
Washington State Coronavirus Response:
Provides 24/7 confidential assistance from skilled, trained crisis workers who will listen to problems and referrals to local mental health services.
Testing Locations [Washington State Department of Health]
Offers a tool to find testing locations in your area as well as information on the cost of testing, how testing works, and COVID-19 vaccination.
Where to get vaccinated [Washington State Health Department]
Articles
Side effects of COVID-19 vaccination [CDC]
CDC article outlining the possible side effects one may experience after receiving the COVID-19 vaccination and tips to relieve these side effects.
CDC Covid-19 Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions [CDC]
CDC article offering answers to the public’s common questions about the COVID-19 vaccination.
Things to know about getting vaccinated [CDC]
CDC website that offers some information about things one should know about the COVID vaccination before getting it. There is also some information about the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine, potential side effects, and how population immunity works to protect the community from the disease.
Number of Cases In Area + Rate Of Vaccination by County [The New York Times]
▼ LGBTQ+ Resources
Where To Get Help
National LGBT Hotline
Hotline: 888-843-4564 (all ages)
Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743 (up to 25 years old)
Hours: Mon-Fri 1pm to 9 pm PT, Sat 9am to 2pm PT
These hotlines provide individuals with confidential peer-support, information, and local information. Online peer support chat is offered, as well as local resources for the LGBTQ community. Please refer to the website for specific hours of operation.
The Trevor Project
Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people ages 13-24. Includes a 24-hour crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline and free, confidential secure instant message servicing and text messaging with a counselor 24/7.
24/7 but limited operating capacity so calls guaranteed from 2pm-10pm PT
A peer support service run by trans people for transgender folks and individuals questioning their gender identity. The website also provides info on health care and wellness, coming out, legal transitions, and mental health.
Spectrum Center Spokane
Spectrum is a non-profit in Spokane, WA whose mission is to create a safe, intersectional, intergenerational, LGBTQIA2S+ community gathering space that celebrates a resilient, healthy community through social connectedness and support, arts and culture, access to resources, and leadership development
Ingersoll
Ingersoll is an organization that works to support transgender and gender nonconforming individuals. They offer a trans peer support group along with information on healthcare providers and a job board.
Parents, Lesbians, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays [PFLAG]
PFLAG is a space that provides individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, their family members, and other LGBTQ+ allies support and resources. There are over 400 chapters across the country that provide confidential support. Just put in your zip code to be connected to a chapter near you.
▼ Veteran/Military Resources
Where to get support
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
Text 838255
Access free confidential crisis support 24/7/365 for Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members and their loved ones. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
Military One Source
1-800-342-9647
Free and confidential help for military service members and their families. Conducts non-medical counseling & specialty consultations for topics including Family & Relationships, Financial, Legal, Health & Wellness, Deployment & Transition Counseling.
Vet Center Call Center
1-877-WAR-VETS
A free 24/7 confidential call center staffed by combat Veterans and their family members where combat Veterans and their families can call to talk about their military experience or any other issue they are facing in their readjustment to civilian life.