Nationwide Hotlines

  • National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    Phone: 988
    Website: 988lifeline.org
    24/7 support for mental health crises, suicidal thoughts, and emotional distress.

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
    Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
    Confidential help for substance use or mental health issues, 24/7.

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788
    Website: thehotline.org
    Help for survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

  • Crisis Text Line
    Text: HOME to 741741
    Website: crisistextline.org
    24/7 support via text for any crisis.

  • National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
    Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
    Website: rainn.org
    Support for survivors of sexual violence.

  • Veterans Crisis Line
    Phone: 988, then press 1
    Text: 838255
    Confidential crisis support for veterans and their families.

  • Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
    Phone: 1-866-488-7386
    Text/Chat: thetrevorproject.org
    Support for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.

Washington State Hotlines

  • King County Crisis Line
    📞 1-866-427-4747
    Available 24/7 for mental health and substance use crisis support.

  • Washington Recovery Help Line
    📞 1-866-789-1511
    🔗 warecoveryhelpline.org
    24/7 support for mental health, substance use, and problem gambling.

  • Teen Link (Youth Support Line)
    📞 1-866-TEENLINK (833-6546)
    📱 Text support also available
    🕕 6 PM – 10 PM PST daily
    🔗 teenlink.org
    Confidential peer-to-peer support for teens (ages 13–20).

  • Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline (WSCADV)
    📞 1-800-562-6025
    🔗 wscadv.org
    Provides referrals and assistance for survivors across WA.

  • Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (WCSAP)
    📞 Contact local programs or call RAINN: 1-800-656-4673
    🔗 wcsap.org
    Referrals and resources for sexual assault survivors in WA.

  • DSHS End Harm Reporting Line
    📞 1-866-ENDHARM (1-866-363-4276)
    🔗 dshs.wa.gov
    Report suspected child abuse, neglect, or abuse of vulnerable adults in WA.

  • Lifeline WA – Local 988 Support
    📞 Call or text 988
    🔗 wa988.org
    WA-specific mental health crisis support through the 988 network.

  • Washington Poison Center
    📞 1-800-222-1222
    🔗 wapc.org
    Expert support for poison emergencies and prevention.

  • WA State Department of Veterans Affairs
    📞 1-800-562-2308
    🔗 dva.wa.gov
    Help for veterans in WA including housing, mental health, and benefits support.

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