If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help, contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling OR texting 988.
In the case of an emergency, please call 911.
Washington Crisis Hotlines
- King County — 1-866-427-4747
- Pierce County — 1-800-576-7764
- Southwest Washington — 1-800-626-8137
- North Central Washington — 1-800-852-2923
Visit Crisis Connections for more information.
Veteran Crisis Resource
Veterans Crisis Line — dial 988 then press ‘1’
TEEN Crisis Resource
Teen Link — call 1-866-833-6546 or visit www.teenlink.org
LGBTQIA+ Community Crisis Resource
The Trevor Project — call 1-866-488-7386 or text ‘START’ to 678-678
www.thetrevorproject.org
SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-4357
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Crisis & Commitment Services — (206) 263-9200
King County Crisis and Commitment Services offer evaluations of people with behavioral health disorders for involuntary detention in psychiatric and secure withdrawal facilities according to the state of Washington law. The law for adults is RCW 71.05. For youth 13 through 17 years of age, the law is RCW 71.34.
Crisis and Commitment staff who perform these duties are referred to as Designated Crisis Responders (DCRs). They are mental health professionals who are specially trained to conduct a holistic investigation of risk and to treat the person in need with dignity and respect during their time of crisis.