National Suicide Prevention Hotlines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Trans Lifeline for peer support
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and micro grants non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis.
Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth
Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at:
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(866) 488-7386 or
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text START to 678678.
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Chat online
Jed Foundation
The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive.
Teen Link
A helpline for teens, by teens
Local Crisis Resources
Crisis Clinic of Thurston County
The Crisis Clinic of Thurston County strives to empower people, especially those in crisis, through telephone intervention, information and referral.
- Crisis Line: (360) 586-2800/1-800-627-2211
Catholic Community Resources - Crisis Stabilization Services
Crisis stabilization services are designed to assist youth who are experiencing a mental health crisis to help them remain in their homes and avoid hospitalization.
Youth Helpline
Are you a youth needing someone to talk to? The Teen/Youth Help Line is a 24/7; free, completely confidential and totally anonymous phone line that you can call to talk about anything.
Emergency Shelter Network Hotline
If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, please call the 24-hour homeless hotline at:
Olympic Health and Recovery Services
Provide access to an effective, reliable safety net of behavioral health crisis and recovery support services throughout our region.
SafePlace Olympia Helpline
SafePlace works to put an end to sexual and domestic violence through crisis intervention and education.
StrongHearts Native Helpline for domestic/sexual violence
StrongHearts Native Helpline is a safe dating and sexual violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
LGBTQAI+ Local and National Resources
LOCAL OLYMPIA AND WASHINGTON STATE RESOURCES:
PFLAG Olympia Chapter
Group meetings, one-on-one meetings, events and workshops.
Pizza Klatch
Fostering resilience in LGBTQ+ youth to create a safe and positive school experience through support, education and empowerment.
Stonewall Youth
Stonewall Youth is a youth-led organization that empowers LGBTQ+ youth to speak for themselves, support each other, educate our communities, and work for social justice. Group meetings, emotional support, LGBTQ events, counseling referrals.
OSPI - Gender Inclusive Schools
Civil rights laws prohibit discrimination and discriminatory harassment on the basis of gender expression and gender identity in Washington public schools. All students have the right to be treated consistent with their gender identity at school.
NATIONAL RESOURCES:
It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe.
LGBT National Youth Talkline
Free and confidential peer support for the LGBTQ & questioning community ages 25 and younger
PFLAG National Organization
PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents, families, and allies.
Trans Lifeline for peer support
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and micro grants non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth
Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at:
The Trevor Project Ally training
This training is designed to create dialogue around being an adult ally for LGBTQ youth.
The Trevor Project: The Coming Out Handbook
Explore what coming out means to you with tools and guiding questions.
Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
Behavioral Health Resources
As a multi-county provider of mental health and addiction recovery services, BHR offers programs and services to individuals, children, youth and families in the areas of mental health and chemical dependency recovery.
The Emily Program
The Emily Program has become nationally recognized for our compassionate and personalized approach to eating disorder awareness, treatment, and lifetime recovery.
673 Woodland Square Loop SE, Suite 330 Lacey, WA 98503
St. Peter's Chemical Dependency Treatment
Providence is dedicated to the health of each of our chemically dependent patients. We evaluate each patient holistically and treat them with the respect and concern they deserve.
Our full spectrum of care includes detoxification, inpatient treatment and a wide range of services
Washington Recovery Help line
24 hours a day-7 days a week
Partners in Prevention and Education (PIPE)
Free therapy and support groups available to youth and young adult (ages 13-30) survivors of child sexual abuse, rape, sexual assault and/or sexual exploitation who are homeless, street-dependent, or at-risk for becoming homeless. 317 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Pathways Mental Health Services
Co-occurring Disorders: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Gambling Addiction Counseling. 1230 Carpenter Rd. SE, Suite C-3, Lacey, WA 98503
SeaMar Behavioral Health
We are a state-licensed community mental health agency. Our team of behavioral health providers is committed to the highest quality evidence-based treatment that is individualized to the needs of each child and family.
- 3030 Limited Lane NW, Olympia, WA 98502
- (360) 491-1399
Community Youth Services - Transitional Age Youth Program (TAY)
TAY offers therapy and peer counseling when and where a youth needs it.
Community Youth Services - MultiSystemic Therapy (MST)
MST is effective with providing an intensive home and community based treatment to help families reduce acting out behaviors in their 12-17 year old.
Catholic Community Services - Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe)
WISe is a voluntary service that takes a team approach to meeting your child’s needs. It provides intensive mental health services to support your child and helps your family reach your goals.
Washington's Mental Health Referral (Seattle Children's Hospital
Cowlitz Tribe Behavioral Health
Systems of Care Partnership
This site is provided by a coalition of Behavior Health Service Agencies offering a wide range of services in Mason and Thurston Counties. Most (but not all) of the programs are geared toward helping school-age children with behavioral health issues.
Seize the Awkward
WA State Department of Health - Teen Health Hub
Find links to quality, accurate information on health topics that are important to youth. Each link is vetted by DOH’s Adolescent and Young Adult Health Team and reviewed by the Youth Advisory Council.
Non-Medicaid/Private Counseling
Contact your medical insurance provider to obtain a list of in-network counseling providers.
Support Groups
Family Alliance for Mental Health
Support group for parents with children or youth who struggle with social, emotional, behavioral challenges and mental health needs
South Sound Parent to Parent
All families caring for someone with special needs will receive the support and resources they need to feel empowered, encouraged, and supported.
NAMI
NAMI is an organization that advocates for better lives of those who have a mental illness, and offers support and education
Family Education & Support Services
Groceries & Meals
Olympia School District Child Nutrition Services
Get the most recent information on meal distribution in OSD, including information on Free and Reduced lunches.
Olympia Education Foundation
The Principal’s Emergency Fund is a limited resource that assists students who have urgent basic needs. Contact your student’s school principal to learn about our grocery vouchers, which are redeemable at Bayview and Ralph’s Thriftway, Grocery Outlet (Olympia and Lacey) and Capitol Market.
Rosie's Place Engagement Center (for ages 12-24)
We can help with food, shower vouchers, clothing, crisis intervention, shelter, family counseling, first aid, drug/alcohol treatment, hygiene supplies, job search and goal setting, legal support and advocacy, untangling school problems…and more!
The Community Kitchen at Salvation Army
Lunch 11 a.m. - noon; Dinner 5 - 6 p.m. (Monday - Saturday)
Thurston County Food Bank
Check website for specific days, times and locations.
Washington Connection: Apply for Food Benefits
Housing, Finance & Legal
Olympia Education Foundation
The Principal’s Emergency Fund is a limited resource that assists students who have urgent basic needs. Contact your student’s school principal to find out if they are able to provide rental assistance or move-in expenses.
Community Action Council
The Community Action Council (CAC) strengthens individuals and families to lessen the impacts of poverty. Particularly in the areas of community engagement, health, hunger and housing.
City Gates Ministries
In the course of connecting people in need to community resources, we seek to help them become emotionally and financially independent of programs and social services.
Employment Security Department Unemployment Benefits
(800) 318-6022
Puget Sound Energy Assistance
1-888-225-5773
Sacred Heart Emergency Outreach
Food pantry and utility and rent assistance.
(360) 923-0929
Catholic Community Services
(360) 753-3340
CIELO
(360) 709-0931
Community Youth Services
(360) 515-5587
Family Support Center of South Sound
(360)754-9297
Homes First
(360) 236-0920
Housing Authority of Thurston County
(360) 753-8292
SafePlace Olympia
(360) 754-6300
Rosie's Place Engagement Center
(360) 943-0780
Salvation Army
(360) 352-8596
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families provides temporary cash for families in need.
Emergency Housing Information
Emergency Shelter Hotline
1-844-628-7343
United Way of Thurston County
(provides assistance with rent, utilities and other basic needs).
(360) 438-1100 or (360) 943-2773
Veterans Families United
Veterans Families United will provide gentle, accessible and holistic healing resources for Veterans.
Salvation Army Warm Home Fund
(360) 352-8596
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services: Office of Housing and Homeless Prevention
NW Justice Project
NW Justice Project Native American Unit
Sound Legal Aid
360-705-8194
Internet/Phone Options
Olympia Education Foundation
The Principal’s Emergency Fund is a limited resource that assists students who have urgent basic needs. Contact your student’s principal to find out if they can help provide free Internet access in your child’s home. (Must live in a Comcast service area and qualify for Free and Reduced Price Meals.)
Child Care Options
Laundry
Olympia Education Foundation
The Principal’s Emergency Fund is a limited resource that assists students who have urgent basic needs. Contact your student’s school principal to learn about our laundry vouchers, which are redeemable for one wash, dry, and scoop of soap at Westside Laundry.
Other Community Resources
Thurston County Legislators
22nd District
Sen. Sam Hunt
Contact Information
Beth Doglio
Contact Information
Rep. Jessica Bateman
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35th District
Rep. Travis Couture
Contact Information
Rep. Dan Griffey
Contact Information
Rep. Drew MacEwen
Contact Information