Mental Health Resources
- Mental Health Crisis Hotline - call 988
- Student Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
School breaks can open up a whirlwind of different emotions for students. The change in structure or loss of traditions, in an already odd year, can be tough for some students that may be already struggling. We wanted to share the following resources from the UW Forefront project. Here are some tips specific for parents/guardians, should you find that your student is struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide.
Safety steps to keep your family healthy
More local resources can be found here:
Resources from Evergreen Health
This Washington-based service is staffed by teen volunteers who receive 60 hours of training and often have experienced mental health issues themselves. The peer-to-peer connections make young people feel more comfortable sharing their concerns. The service can connect teens to local resources as well.
You can call 1-866-TEENLINK (833-6546) to talk by phone from 6-10 p.m. nightly or text from 6-9:30 p.m. every night. You can also call, chat or text in to connect with an adult substance use specialist from 1-6 p.m. Tues-Sat.
If you are an adult looking to help a young person, there are resources on the TeenLink website (https://www.teenlink.org/) or you can call 1.866.4CRISIS.
- Crisis Connections – https://www.crisisconnections.org/
866-427-4747 — This 24/7 number provides immediate support and resources for people in emotional crisis and will help you determine if you or your loved one needs professional help. They provide immediate translation into 155 languages.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Helpline – 1-800-985-5990
This 24/7/365 service from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides crisis counseling for people going through both natural and human-caused disasters. It’s free, multi-lingual and confidential. You can also text TalkWithUs to 66746.
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline- 1-800-273-8255
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. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
MORE resources for youth: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/youth/
- Crisis Text Line- specifically anxious about Coronavirus? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.
https://www.crisistextline.org/texting-in
- The Trevor Project - The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.
Ongoing Behavioral Health Treatment Resources
Please note: This list of individual agencies is provided as an information resource for your convenience. The Lake Washington School District does not recommend or endorse any of the individual agencies provided here. The district will not be held liable or responsible for any services provided by them. Lake Washington School District highly recommends that you conduct your own research and investigation. Use reasonable care before selecting any of these individuals/agencies for services.
Washington Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens
This program connects children, teens, and families with evidence-supported outpatient mental health services in their community. This free, telephone-based referral service is funded by Washington Healthcare Authority and operated by Seattle Children’s. The Mental Health Referral Service will provide thorough mental health referrals for children and teens 17 and younger from across Washington.
How does it work? Families can call 833-303-5437 or submit an online request form. We will schedule a telephone intake with a Family Advocate Case Manager, who will ask for the patient’s information, including their mental health needs, location, and health insurance plan. After provider matches are found, the Case Manager will call and email the family to access providers or agencies in real-time. The same Case Manager will follow up with the family after a few weeks to ensure an appointment was made, provide any additional resources, and discuss any barriers there may have been. More information about the program, including FAQs, can be found on their website: PAL and WA Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens (seattlechildrens.org)
Local Community Agencies
Insurance coverage, benefits and networks vary by plan. Families are encouraged to contact their insurance company for information about their specific plan and benefits, as well as for referrals to providers who are covered by the plan. Contact information for the insurance company can usually be found on the back of the insurance ID card.
The following are a few local resources that are covered by many different insurance companies. Families should verify with the provider that they are in network for the family insurance plan. Inclusion on this list is not intended to imply endorsement of any given provider or group. As selection of a therapist is a very personal decision, families are encouraged to use their best judgement in this process.
Medicaid/Apple Health Providers
- Sound Health (formerly Sound Mental Health)
https://www.sound.health/
206-302-2300 (to request services)
Locations in Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Auburn, Tukwila
Offers individual and family therapy as well as psychiatry and substance abuse treatment services for children, youth, families and adults. - Youth Eastside Services
https://www.youtheastsideservices.org/
999 164th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98008
425-747-4937
Offers individual and family therapy as well as substance use/abuse treatment and psychiatry services for children, youth and families. Also offers a sliding scale fee-for-service model for families who do not have insurance. - Sea Mar Behavioral Health
http://www.seamar.org/king-bh-bellevue-family.html
Locations in King and Snohomish Counties, including Bellevue:
1811 156th Ave NE, Suite 2
Bellevue, WA 98007
425-460-7125
Offers individual, family and group therapy for children, youth, families and adults as well as psychiatry services and case management. -
Consejo Counseling and Referral Services
http://consejonew.consejocounseling.org/
Locations in Seattle, Kent, Renton, Tacoma and Bellevue:
13343 Bel-Red Rd, Suite 110
Bellevue, WA 98005
206-461-4880
Offers individual and family counseling for children, youth, families and adults as well as substance use disorder treatment, domestic violence intervention services and transitional housing -
Asian Counseling and Referral Services
https://acrs.org/
Locations in Seattle, Bellevue and Kent.
6555 156th Ave. SE, Suite 250
Bellevue, WA 98007
206-695-7600
Offers individual and family therapy for children, youth, families and adults as well as psychiatry services, substance use treatment and case management services.
Private Insurance Providers
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The Evergreen Clinic for Integrative Behavioral Health (Not associated with Evergreen Hospital)
https://theevergreenclinic.com/
12025 115th Ave NE
Building D, STE 200
Kirkland, WA 98034
425-821-1810
Multiple therapists and providers offer individual and family therapy for children, youth, families and adults. Psychiatry and holistic medicine also available. -
Emmaus Counseling Center
https://www.emmauscounseling.net/
Locations in Bellevue, Bothell, Woodinville, Kirkland, Redmond and Issaquah.
Main Office: 8290 165th Ave. NE
Redmond, WA 98052
425-869-2644, ext. 0
Multiple therapists offer individual, family and couples therapy for children, youth, families and adults. -
Asian Counseling and Referral Services Therapy Associates
https://acrstherapy.org/
655 156th Ave. SE, Suite 255
Bellevue, WA 98007
206-695-7600
Offers individual, family and couples therapy for children, youth, families and adults. Offer art and play therapies as well. -
Mindful Therapy Group
https://www.mindfultherapygroup.com/
Offices in Mountlake Terrace, Seattle and Southcenter.
320 NE 97th St., Suite A
Seattle, WA 98115
206-453-5707
Offers multiple providers who offer individual, family and couples therapy for children, youth, families and adults. Psychiatry services are available at some locations. -
Eastside Psychological Associates
http://www.eastsidepsychologicalassociates.com/
Offices in Bothell, Snoqualmie and Issaquah.
See website for providers, locations and contact numbers.
Offers multiple therapists who provide individual, couples and family therapy for children, youth, families and adults. Psychological and neuro-psychological testing is also available, as are some substance use disorder treatment services.