Useful Links
This page provides links to a variety of non-profit/public programs and online resources that offer services, instructions, and information. Select a subject area, or scroll down to view the entire list.
- Addictions
- Caregiver Resources
- Crisis Clinics Hotlines
- Debt Management
- Domestic Violence
- Layoff Resources
- Legal Resources
- Mediation Services
- Mental Health
- Resource Locators
- Retirement
- Suicide Awareness
- Veteran Resources
- Violence Resources
- Workplace Bullying
Addictions
Information & Services
Tobacco
Alcohol
Crystal Meth
Prescription Drugs & Cold Medicines
Gambling
- Problem Gambling (Flyer)
- Gamblers Anonymous
Caregiver Resources
- Aging & Long-Term Support — DSHS
- Adult Care (DSHS)
- Caregiver Action Network
- Community Living Connections
- NCOA Benefits Check-Up
- Family Caregiver Support Program
- Caregiver Resources- AARP
- Links for Caregivers (Dept. of Health)
Crisis Clinics Hotline #s (listed by Washington Counties)
- Adams: 509-488-5611
- Asotin: 888-475-5665
- Benton: 800-783-0544
- Chelan: 800-852-2923
- Clallam: 800-843-4793
- Clark: 800-626-8137
- Columbia: 866-382-1164
- Cowlitz: 800-803-8833
- Douglass: 800-852-2923
- Ferry: 866-268-5105
- Franklin: 800-783-0544
- Garfield: 888-475-5665
- Grant: 509-765-1717
- Grays Harbor: 800-685-6556
- Island: 800-685-6556
- Jefferson: 800-843-4793
- King: 866-427-4747
- Kitsap: 888-910-0416
- Kittitas: 800-572-8122
- Klickitat: 800-572-8122
- Lewis: 800-559-6696
- Lincoln: 888-380-6823
- Mason: 360-586-2800 / Youth helpline: 360-586-2777
- Okanogan: 866-826-6191
- Pacific: North County: 360-942-2303 South County:360-642-3787
- Pend Oreille: 866-847-8540
- Pierce: 800-576-7764
- San Juan: 800-584-3578
- Skagit: 800-584-3578
- Skamania: 800-626-8137
- Snohomish: 800-584-3578
- Spokane: 877-678-4428
- Stevens: 888-380-6823
- Thurston: 360-586-2800 / Youth helpline 360-586-2777
- Wahkiakum: 800-635-5989
- Walla Walla: 800-572-8122
- Whatcom: 800-584-3578
- Whitman: 866-871-6385
- Yakima: 800-572-8122
Debt Management
- CareConnect USA
- Clear Point
- Federal Trade Commission: Knee Deep in Debt?
- Getting Help with Debt- Department of Financial Institutions
- Washington State Department of Financial Institutions
Domestic Violence
- National Domestic Violence Hotline — (Ph:800-799-SAFE)
- Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
- Workplace Respond to Domestic & Sexual Violence Resource Center
- Office of Crime Victims Advocacy — (Dept. of Commerce)
- Domestic Violence Leave Policy — (L&I)
- Safeplace - (Thurston County)
- WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence — (WCADV)
- YWCA Alternatives to Domestic Violence — Spokane
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Domesticshelters.org
- EAP Domestic Violence Brochure
Layoff Resources
- Layoff Support
- Layoff Resources for Employees
- WA Unemployment Benefits
- Worksource
- Careers.wa.gov
- Washington Health Benefit Exchange
- WA State Labor Council: Assistance for Laid Off Workers
Legal Resources
- Washington State Bar Association
- Union Plus — (Legal Assistance for Union Members)
Mediation Services
Mental Health
- National Alliance on Mental Illness-Washington (NAMI)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA)
- Locate a Treatment Center Near You
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- National Institute of Mental Health
- On-line Psychological First Aid Course
Dementia Resources:
Resource Locators
- Access Washington — Information and resources within Washington State
- Washington Connection — Offers a way to find and apply for a variety of services and assistance online.
Retirement
Suicide Awareness
- EAP Suicide Prevention and Intervention Resources
- WA Crisis Clinic-Hotline
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Suicide Prevention Information and Advocacy
Veterans Resources
Violence Resources
- American Psychological Association – "Disaster & Terrorism"
- American Psychological Association – "Resilience articles"
- US Department of Veterans Affairs, National Center for PTSD – "Triggers for Veterans"
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – "Types of Trauma and Violence"
- National Association of School Psychologists – "Helping Children Cope with Terrorism"
- Coping with Fear of Violence (handout)