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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https://connectionswellnessgroup.com/blog/reasons-for-family-counseling-and-its-benefits/