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See how Crisis Connections supported more than 729,000 people in 2025 with care, crisis support, basic needs resources, and connection. Every day, people across our community reach out to Crisis Connections when emergencies happen—mental health or basic needs crises, loneliness or times when real human…
Celebrate Pride with Crisis Connections and explore affirming support, community stories, and LGBTQIA2S+ events across Washington. Together we celebrate our LGBTQIA2S+ community with love, pride and joy. We hear stories every day from folks who are fully embracing who they are with peace and a…
Since 1964, volunteers have provided a lifeline for help seekers in our community with dedication and compassion. We recently gathered to celebrate, to listen, and to say goodbye. As 988 continues to grow and we move toward sunsetting the Regional…
Millions of Americans experience feelings of anxiety, stress, sadness, or emotional overwhelm each year—reminding us that mental health is part of everyday life, and we are not alone in our experiences. Mental Health Awareness Month can be a great time…
Uplift Teens Today hosted Washington’s first Teen-Led Mental Health Summit and honored Crisis Connections and Teen Link with Community Impact in Mental Health Award. Washington’s first Teen-Led Mental Health Summit took place on March 21 at the Aura Event Center in Renton. Designed…
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New King County hotline offers non-police option to report hate crimes
South Seattle Emerald, November 2025
King County launches stop hate hotline for victims of hate crimes
KING 5 TV, October 2025
Snohomish County's 211 hotline is moving away from local control
Herald Net, September 2025
WA 211 Announces Selection of Statewide Call Center
Washington 211, August 2025
How King County is reshaping its mental health crisis response system
The Seattle Times, July 2025
HSD Community Corner-Teen Link
Seattle Human Services, June 2025
LGBTQ+ youth at risk as suicide prevention line faces elimination
King 5, June 2025
How new federal mental health mandates will affect several King County programs
The Seattle Times, April 2025