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. 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. TeenLink websiteThis link will take you away from uwkc.org or you can call 1.866.4CRISIS.
Times of crisis, particularly when people are in close quarters, can lead to an increase in domestic abuse. Resources are available 24/7, and domestic violence programs across our state are working tirelessly to help people plan for their safety. If you need help with issues stemming from domestic abuse, you can connect via phone, web chat or Facetime. You are not alone. Here are local and national resources:
The local Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) is still fully serving the community during the coronavirus closures. DAWN provides legal, family, mental health, emergency shelter and community advocacy services. You can call their support line for more information or access resources: (425) 565-7867.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline operates 24 hours every day, (800) 799-7233 or (800) 787-3224 (TTY). If you are unable to speak safely, you can log on to thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.
If you are in an emergency situation, please call 911.