Are you in need of local resources?

For those of you who live in Whatcom County, there is the Whatcom Resource Directory available.

The following categories are listed on their site:

  • Behavioral Health (mental health, substance use, counseling)

  • Care (navigating the system, support services/networks, child care)

  • Education (adult education, English as a Second Language/ESL, GED, literacy)

  • Emergency (disaster, financial assistance, shelter, domestic violence)

  • Food (food banks, meal programs, food benefits, free food delivery)

  • Goods (clothing, personal care items, home goods, baby/medical supplies)

  • Health (dental, medical, vision, rehabilitation therapy, help paying for healthcare)

  • Housing (shelter, help finding/paying for housing, long-term housing, sober living)

  • Legal (legal aid, meditation, legal representation, citizenship/immigration)

  • Money (financial assistance, government benefits, financial education)

  • Transit (bus passes, help paying for transit, transportation)

  • Work (help finding work, interview training, resume development)

As my caseload changes, for those of you who reside outside of Whatcom County, I will update this page to include resources from the county that you reside in:

  • Adams County (click HERE)

  • Asotin County (click HERE)

  • Benton County (click HERE)

  • Chelan County (click HERE)

  • Clallam County (click HERE)

  • Clark County (click HERE)

  • Columbia County

  • Cowlitz County

  • Douglas County

  • Ferry County

  • Franklin County

  • Garfield County

  • Grant County

  • Grays Harbor County

  • Island County

  • Jefferson County

  • King County

  • Kitsap County

  • Kittitis County

  • Klickitat County

  • Lewis County

  • Lincoln County

  • Mason County

  • Okanagon County

  • Pacific County

  • Pend Oreille County

  • Pierce County

  • San Juan County

  • Skagit County

  • Skamania County

  • Snohomish County

  • Spokane County

  • Stevens County

  • Thurston County

  • Wahkiakum County

  • Walla Walla County

  • Whitman County

  • Yakima County

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Resource Guides:

Here are some other resources that you might find helpful:

  • Developmental Disabilities Administration - Eligibility & Services Guide (download HERE)

  • Reduced Cost Services Guide (download HERE)

  • Washington State Office of the Attorney General Civil Rights Guide (download HERE)

Department of Social & Health Services - Quick Links

Here are quick links to resources listed on the DSHS Community Resources page:

  • ALTSA resources (click HERE)

  • Asian Americans and Pacific Islander resources (click HERE)

  • Behavioral health support (click HERE)

  • BIPOC communities support (click HERE)

  • Black/African American resources (click HERE)

  • Clothing banks (click HERE)

  • Crisis phone lines (click HERE)

  • Developmental disabilities resources (click HERE)

  • Disability support (click HERE)

  • Discharge resources (click HERE)

  • Domestic violence resources (click HERE)

  • Financial Support (click HERE)

  • Food resources (click HERE)

  • Health care - other than Medicaid (click HERE)

  • Health care clinics (click HERE)

  • Housing (click HERE)

  • Identification cards (click HERE)

  • Immigration/Refugee resources (click HERE)

  • Intersectional resources (click HERE)

  • Involuntary commitment (click HERE)

  • Job assistance (click HERE)

  • Legal resources (click HERE)

  • Latino/Hispanic (click HERE)

  • LGBTQIA+ resources (click HERE)

  • Medicaid - Apple Health (click HERE)

  • Medications (click HERE)

  • Patient advocacy and ombuds offices (click HERE)

  • Power of attorney, guardianship, & advanced directives (click HERE)

  • Reentry resources (click HERE)

  • Substance use support (click HERE)

  • Support groups/peer support (click HERE)

  • Transportation (click HERE)

  • Tribal services (click HERE)

  • Veterans resources (click HERE)

  • Voter information (click HERE)

  • Youth resources (click HERE)

In asking for help, you give yourself the chance to receive the support you deserve.

Crisis Resources

There may be times in your life where you will experience what is known as a “mental health crisis.” During these times, it is important to understand that the crisis WILL pass and it is not a permanent state of being. When you are in crisis, it may be hard to find support or healthy solutions to deescalate your mind, body, and emotions. When a crisis occurs and you do not have a crisis plan, please know that there are several resources available to you so that you are getting the support you need and deserve.

Thankfully, Washington State now offers the 988 Lifeline which provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Simply dial 9-8-8 from your mobile device to be connected to someone immediately.

You can get support in languages other than English or Spanish by calling the 988 Lifeline and saying the name of the language you need. The Lifeline offers interpretation services in more than 240 languages and dialects. These services are available 24/7/365.

(See below for 988 services for specific groups)

988 Lifeline Services for Specific Groups

  • Veterans Crisis Line

    If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, dial 988 and press 1 to be connected to the Veterans Crisis Line. You can also chat online or text 838255. The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call.

  • Spanish Language Line

    988 Lifeline voice, text, and chat options are offered in Spanish. To call a Spanish-speaking counselor, dial 988 and then press 2. To text with a Spanish-speaking counselor, text AYUDA to 988. To chat with a Spanish-speaking counselor, please start a chat in Spanish.

    Los servicios de llamada, texto, y chat de 988 Lifeline se ofrecen en español. Para comunicarse con un consejero que habla español, marque 988 y luego presione 2. Para enviar un mensaje de texto a un consejero que habla español, envié la palabra AYUDA al 988. Para chatear con un consejero que habla español, por favor inicia un chat en español.

  • LGBTQI+ Youth Subnetwork Line

    The 988 Lifeline has a specialized line for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) teens and young adults between the ages of 13 and 24.
    To connect with a crisis counselor who can provide LGBTQIA2s+ affirming support, you can call, text, or chat 988 and choose option 3.

  • American Indian and Alaska Native people

    The Native and Strong Lifeline is the first program of its kind in the nation dedicated to serving American Indian and Alaska Native people. Operated by Volunteers of America Western Washington, this line is available for people who call the 988 Lifeline and choose option 4. It is specifically for Washington’s American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
    Calls are answered by Native crisis counselors who are tribal members and descendants closely tied to their communities. Native and Strong Lifeline counselors are fully trained in crisis intervention and support, with special emphasis on cultural and traditional practices related to healing.

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