National Suicide Prevention Hotlines
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 in the United States.
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.
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 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 today…and tomorrow.
- Text Home to 741-741 (To talk right now to a trained counselor)
A helpline for teens, by teens
Local Crisis Resources
The Crisis Clinic of Thurston County strives to empower people, especially those in crisis, through telephone intervention, and information and referral, every hour of the year.
- Crisis Line: (360) 586-2800/1-800-627-2211
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. Children's Mobile Crisis Services also available.
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:
Provide access to an effective, reliable safety net of behavioral health crisis and recovery support services throughout our region.
SafePlace works to put an end to sexual and domestic violence through crisis intervention and education.
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.t 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.
The Jefferson Center: How Adults Allies can support LGBTQ youth.
- 1-844-493-8255 or Text TALK to 38255
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 and 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 by informing participants about common terminology, the “coming out” process, and challenges at home, in school, and the community.
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
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
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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 aides and services for our outpatients.
Washington Recovery Help line
24 hours a day-7 days a week
- 1-866-789-1511 (Call or Text)
- Email (One of the staff member will get back to you within 1-2 business days)
Non-Medicaid/Private Counseling
Contact your medical insurance provider to obtain a list of in-network counseling providers.
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Opening in a new windowFree 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
Opening in a new windowCo-occurring Disorders: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Gambling Addiction Counseling1230 Carpenter Rd. SE, Suite C-3, Lacey, WA 98503
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
Washington Listens is a free, anonymous service for anyone in the state. It provides support to people who feel sad, anxious, or stressed due to the events of this year.
TAY offers therapy and peer counseling when and where a youth needs it.
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.
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.
Support Groups
Support group for parents with children or youth who struggle with social, emotional, behavioral challenges and mental health needs
Grief Support Group for children and teens
- (877) 620-3286 or (360) 493-5928
All families caring for someone with special needs will receive the support and resources they need to feel empowered, encouraged, and supported.
NAMI is an organization that advocates for better lives of those who have a mental illness, and offers support and education.
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.
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!
- 520 Pear St. S.E., Olympia
The Community Kitchen at Salvation Army
Lunch 11 a.m. - noon; Dinner 5 - 6 p.m. (Monday - Saturday)
824 5th Ave. S.E, Olympia
Thurston County Food Bank
Check website for specific days, times and locations.
Housing & Finance
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.
Department of Financial Institutions
Visit this site for assistance with unemployment, mortgage, credit card, rent, utility and student loan payments
Employment Security Department Unemployment Benefits
(800) 318-6022
Evergreen Christian/Community Care Services
(360) 352-3410
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
Sidewalk Housing 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
Thurston County Legal Services
(360) 705-8194
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
Thurston County Eviction Prevention Rental Assistance (updated 3/2023)
Internet/Phone Options
Child Care Options
Other Community Resources
Thurston County Legislators
22nd District
35th District