TeenLink — 866-833-6546

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.

Teens are available for peer-to-peer support (call/text/chat) 7 days a week from 6pm - 10pm. You can also call, chat or text 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, or you can call 1.866.4CRISIS.

Crisis Connections — 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 — 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— 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. MORE resources for youth

Crisis Text Line

Specifically anxious about Coronavirus? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. 

National Alliance on Mental Illness - Great mental health resources

School Lunches
LWSD is offering free breakfast and lunch to all students at school for the school year 2021-22. Find more information in the Grab-n-Go Meals page.

Hopelink   
Phone (425) 889-7880
Website: Hopelink.org

• Friends of Youth shelter support for youth
• King County 211

King County 2-1-1 connects people to the help they need. They provide the most comprehensive information on health and human services in King County. Whether it’s for housing assistance, help with financial needs, or to find the location of the nearest food bank. To begin, text your zip code to 877-211- 9274.

Housing, Legal Assistance, Transportation, Childcare: visit the LWSD Community Resources page.

Parents, family members, and other trusted adults play a valuable role in helping children make sense of what they are hearing about COVID-19 and their associated fears or concerns. The CDC has created some guidelines to help with these conversations.  

• Remain calm and reassuring  
• Make yourself available to talk and to listen  
• Avoid language that might blame others  
• Pay attention to what your child is hearing/seeing on TV, and online  
• Provide information that is honest and accurate
• Teach and reiterate to your child the daily actions to reduce germs.
• From the National Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of School Nurses- Talking to children about COVID-19
• Locally, families and students can call the Washington State Department of Health’s Coronavirus hotline with questions at 1-800-525-0127.