ABUSE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND RELATIONSHIP SUPPORT
Adult Protective Services
(877) 734-6277
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/adult-protective-services
ChildHelp
ChildHelp National Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-Child or 800-422-4453
https://www.childhelp.org
Lifewire
(425) 746-1940 or (800) 827-8840
https://www.lifewire.org
Supports domestic violence survivors
Love is Respect
1-866-331-9474 or 800-787-3224 (TTY)
Text “LOVEIS” to 22522
Web chat available
https://www.loveisrespect.org
Ages 13-26 with questions/concerns about their romantic relationships
National Domestic Violence Line
(800) 799-SAFE or (800) 799-7233
Text “START” to 88788
Web chat available
https://www.thehotline.org
National Runaway Safeline
1-800-RUNAWAY
Text support available
Email support available
Web chat available
Forum support available
https://www.1800runaway.org
One Love
1-866-331-9474 or 800-787-3224 (TTY)
Text “LOVEIS” to 22522
Web chat available
https://www.joinonelove.org
Resources for identifying healthy and unhealthy relationships, ending relationship abuse
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE
Chat https://hotline.rainn.org/online
https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-online-hotline
Washington Alcohol Addiction Helpline
(855) 955-0771
https://alcoholawareness.org/washington
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, & Families
Child Protective Services
https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/child-welfare-system/cps
Report Child Abuse or Neglect
https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/safety/report-abuse
See website for regional reporting phone numbers and process information.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
DSHS Complaint Resolution Unit toll-free Hotline 1-800-562-6078
Residential Care Services Online Incident Reporting
Abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult in a care facility
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/residential-care-services/residential-care-services-online-incident-reporting
Crisis Support
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Text 988
Web chat available
https://988lifeline.org
Crisis Connections
King County Crisis Line 1-866-427-4747
King County Local 206-461-3222
Southwest Washington 1-800-626-8137
Pierce County 1-800-576-7764
North Central Washington 1-800-852-2923
Web chat available
https://www.crisisconnections.org
Crisis Text Line
Text “HOME” to 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org
Teen Link
(866) 833-6546
Text support available
Web chat available
https://www.teenlink.org
WA Warm Line
(877) 500-9276
https://www.crisisconnections.org/wa-warm-line
Support for emotional and mental health challenges
WA Recovery Help Line
(866) 789-1511
https://www.crisisconnections.org/wa-recovery-help-line
Crisis intervention and support services (substance abuse, gambling, mental health, etc.)
YouthLine
https://www.theyouthline.org
Teen-to-teen crisis support
Crisis Support Groups
Grief Resources for Children/Youth
Providence: Safe Crossings Pediatric Grief Program - https://www.providence.org/locations/wa/hospice-of-seattle/safe-crossings-pediatric-grief-program
Survivors of Suicide
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors - https://allianceofhope.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group
Crisis Connections: Washington Support after Suicide - https://www.crisisconnections.org/wasas
SOS Eastside http://www.soseastside.org
BIPOC Specific support
Desi LGBTQ+ Helpline for South Asians
(908) 367-3374
https://www.deqh.org
Desi Rainbow Parents and Allies
Lavender Rights (WA based)
(206) 639-7955
https://www.lavenderrightsproject.org
Policy and social change advocacy, comprehensive care, and legal services to Black, indigenous, and LGBTQ+ individuals, with a particular emphasis on supporting Black trans communities.
Native Crisis Text Line
Text “NATIVE” to 741741
https://www.wernative.org/articles/native-crisis-text-line
Native Sovereign Bodies Support Line
(707) 335-6263
https://www.sovereign-bodies.org/services
Indigenous survivors of violence and Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
Steve Fund POC Crisis Textline
Text “STEVE” to 741741
https://stevefund.org/crisistextline
StrongHearts Native Helpline
1-844-7NATIVE or 1-844-762-8483
Web chat available
https://strongheartshelpline.org
THRIVE Lifeline
Text “THRIVE” to 1-313-662-8209
https://thrivelifeline.org
Works with underrepresented individuals (person of color, LGBTQ2S+, person living with disabilities, neurodivergent, and/or other marginalized identities)
We R Native Health and Wellness Tips
Text “CARING” to 65664
https://www.wernative.org/my-mind/getting-help/caring-messages
LGBTQ+ Specific Support
Desi LGBTQ+ Helpline for South Asians
(908) 367-3374
https://www.deqh.org
Desi Rainbow Parents and Allies
Lavender Rights (WA based)
(206) 639-7955
https://www.lavenderrightsproject.org
Policy and social change advocacy, comprehensive care, and legal services to Black, indigenous, and LGBTQ+ individuals, with a particular emphasis on supporting Black trans communities.
LGBT National Help Center
https://www.lgbthotline.org
LGBT National Hotline https://www.lgbthotline.org/national-hotline (888) 843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talkline https://www.lgbthotline.org/youth-talkline (800) 246-7743
LGBT National Senior Hotline https://www.lgbthotline.org/senior-hotline (888) 234-7243
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline https://www.lgbthotline.org/coming-out-hotline (888) OUT-LGBT or (888) 688-5428
LGBT Youth Chatrooms https://www.lgbthotline.org/youthchatrooms
Northwest Network (WA based)
(206) 586-7777
https://www.nwnetwork.org
Domestic violence resources for LGBTQ folks: counseling, advocacy, support groups
Q Chat Space
www.qchatspace.org
Bully-free online community of LGBTQ+ teens that can chat with other LGBTQ+ teens and vetted/trained staff from LGBTQ+ community centers around the country
Trevor Project
(866) 488-7386
Text “START” to 678-678
Web chat available
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
LGBTQ+ youth
Trans Lifeline
(877) 565-8860
https://translifeline.org
Emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis
LGBTQ+ Support Groups
Lambert House
https://www.lamberthouse.org/youth-programs
BIPOC Only Space Youth Group, Tranz Youth Group, Non-Binary Youth Group, Ultra Violet Group, Art Group, 18-22 Year Old LGBTQ+ Young Adults Group, Boys Who Like Boys Group, Discord Server LGBTQ+ youth
Ingersoll Gender Center - Trans Peer Support Group
https://ingersollgendercenter.org/what-we-do/support-group
PFLAG
https://pflag.org
Supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them
Trans Families
Yes Youth Eastside Services - BGLAD LGBTQ+ Support Group
https://www.youtheastsideservices.org/services/community-based/bglad
Additional resources
National Eating Disorder Association
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
United Way
https://www.unitedway.org
Call 211 or visit https://www.211.org
United Way in Washington https://www.unitedway.org/local/united-states/washington
Help with food, housing, shelter, referrals, emergency funding
Looking for Therapy?
Queer-Affirming Practices Nearby
Catalyst
https://www.catalystcounseling.net
Paths (Re)membered Project (online)
https://www.pathsremembered.org
Free mental health access for Native LGBTQIA2S+
Perfectly Queer Counseling (online)
https://www.perfectlyqueercounseling.com
Pride Counseling (online)
https://www.pridecounseling.com
Rainbow Counseling
Rest for Resistance*
https://restforresistance.com
Online, free restorative practices for QTPOC, *Not therapy
Whole Valley Therapy
https://www.wholevalleytherapy.com
Queer-centered, intersectional feminist care
Zane Counseling
Directories
Inclusive Therapists
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com – Social justice-oriented therapists, counselors, coaches, psychologists, and psychiatrists
Ingersoll Gender Center
https://ingersollgendercenter.org/ingersoll-directory - Directory of Seattle-area health care providers
Inno Psych
https://www.innopsych.com - U.S. directory of therapists of color
Latinx Therapists and Speakers
LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory
https://lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org - Directory of LGBTQ-competent medical providers
Psychologist Locator (American Psychological Association)
https://locator.apa.org - Psychologist locator
Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com - Directory of mental health professionals
Melanin and Mental Health
https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com
Multicultural Counselors
https://www.multiculturalcounselors.org - Washington Counselors of Color Network directory
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
Seattle Children’s
https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/washington-mental-health-referral-service/family - Washington mental health referral service for children and teens
Therapy for Black Girls
https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com