National Suicide Prevention Hotlines
Provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States.
1-800-273-8255; LGBTQ Helpline: 1-866-488-7386.
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.
1-877-565-8860
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: 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678.
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LGBTQAI+ Local and National Resources
LOCAL OLYMPIA AND WASHINGTON STATE RESOURCES:
PFLAG Olympia Chapter
(360) 207-1608
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
(360) 705-2738
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.
LGBT National Youth Talkline
(800) 246-7743
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
(877) 565-8860
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
1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678.
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: 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678.
Chat online
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.
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
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.
(360) 480-5721
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.
(360) 586-2777
Emergency Shelter Network Hotline
If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, please call the 24-hour homeless hotline at:
(844) 628-7343
Provide access to an effective, reliable safety net of behavioral health crisis and recovery support services throughout our region.
(360) 754-1338
SafePlace works to put an end to sexual and domestic violence through crisis intervention and education.
(360) 754-6300
StrongHearts Native Helpline is a safe dating and sexual violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
1-844-762-8483
Counseling
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.
(360) 704-7170
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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
(360) 357-4472
Opening in a new windowCo-occurring Disorders: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Gambling Addiction Counseling1230 Carpenter Rd. SE, Suite C-3, Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 799-5782
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.
(360) 918-7860
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.
(360) 918-7860
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.
(360) 878-8248
Support Groups
Support group for parents with children or youth who struggle with social, emotional, behavioral challenges and mental health needs
(360) 790-7505
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.
(360) 493-6021
Groceries & Meals
Olympia School District Meal Distribution
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!
Drop-in 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8:30 p.m.
520 Pear St. S.E., Olympia
(360) 943-0780 Ext. 186
The Community Kitchen at Salvation Army
Breakfast 7:15 - 8:15 a.m.; Lunch 11 a.m. - noon; Dinner 5 - 6 p.m.
824 5th Ave. S.E, Olympia
(360) 352-8596
Thurston County Food Bank
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bills & Income
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.
(360) 438-1100
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.
(360) 705-8340
City of Olympia Utilities (COVID-19 Utilities Relief Program)
City of Olympia utility customers affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency can have their utility payments deferred for 60 days without interest or penalties.
Department of Commerce
Department of Commerce has announced $100 million in CARES money that is being distributed (mostly by counties) across the state to support families that are struggling to pay rent.
Department of Commerce Thurston County contacts:
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
Poverty Action Council Economic Resources
Puget Sound Energy COVID-19 Assistance
Sacred Heart Emergency Service
Food pantry and utility and rent assistance.
(360) 923-0929
United Way of Thurston County COVID-19 Community Response Fund (provides assistance with rent, utilities and other basic needs).
Call Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(360) 438-1100 or 1-800-878-5235
Veterans Families United
Veterans Families United will provide gentle, accessible and holistic healing resources for Veterans.
Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund
Apply by December 6, 2020 for the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund and receive a $1,000 one-time direct payment (up to $3,000 per household).
1-844-724-3737 (Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Washington State (COVID-19) Website
Salvation Army Warm Home Fund
(360) 352-8596 Ext. 3
Internet/Phone Options
Child Care Options
Other Community Resources
For other resources not listed above:
Comprehensive Thurston County Community Services Resource List
Thurston County Legislators
22nd District
35th District