Mental Health Resources
/Lots of people are in distress right now. If you, a family member, coworker, or friend is in need of emotional or mental health support, there are many places to reach out for help. Part of belonging to a union is being there for each other in difficult times, and we hope everyone can get help whenever they need it.
If you are in crisis: Please reach out to the Suicide Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (800-799-4889 TTY)
Other resources for people in a crisis:
Teen Link: 866-833-6546
Crisis Text Line: text “HEAL” to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (includes Spanish-speaking support): 888-628-9454
Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255, Press 1
LGBT Youth Suicide Hotline: 866-488-7386
I’m Hurting Crisis Chat service: www.imhurting.org
If you or a family member needs emotional or mental health support, or treatment resources for substance use, please consider calling the Washington Recovery Help Line at 1-866-789-1511.
WASHINGTON STATE’S COVID-19 SUPPORT HOTLINE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING STRESS:
Call “Washington Listens” at: 1-833-681-0211, available Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. TTY and language access services are available.
Tele-Health Mental Health Options from the Sound Health and Wellness Trust:
If you are on the PPO Plan: You can access Doctor on Demand’s team of licensed psychiatrists and psychologists for emotional support over the phone, fully paid for by the Trust. Click here to sign up for Doctor on Demand.
If you are on the Kaiser Permanente Plan: You can call the Mental Health Access Center at 1-888-287-2680 to schedule a phone or video visit, and a trained clinician will help match you with a counselor or other specialist.
Other Resources for You and Your Family’s Well-Being
The state of Washington has compiled a long list of hotlines, organizations, and other tools for people feeling sad, anxious, angry, or scared. Click here to find the full list and connect with resources you need here.
Our list of resources for workers has links to many of the resources listed here as well as help with food support, childcare, housing, domestic violence, immigration, and more. Click here for our list of Resources for Workers During the COVID-19 Outbreak.