To contact your local crisis providers in Yakima County call 988
Crisis Triage Center:
505 S 4th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Office phone: 509-575-4084
Sunnyside
1319 Saul Road
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-2089 Ext 2700
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Youth Mobile Crisis Response Services at Comprehensive Healthcare in Yakima:
The Youth Mobile Outreach Team offers community-based interventions to youth under 18 who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The Youth Mobile Outreach team will work with the youth and their caregivers to reduce unnecessary admissions to emergency departments, inpatient adolescent units and contact with law enforcement.
The Youth Mobile Crisis Team can help assesses risk and safety needs, provide de-escalation, support the family to stabilize the crisis, provide peer support, and assist in linking youth and their families to behavioral health services and supports. To access the Youth Mobile Outreach team, please contact your local crisis office.
Dial or Text 988, Available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
You can dial 988 if you are having thoughts of suicide, a mental health crisis, substance use concerns, and any other kind of emotional distress. You can also call 988 if you are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
- Espanol: Llame 988 o envia “AYUDA” al 988
- Veterans: Call 988 then press 1, or text 838225
- Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711 then 988 or text 988
- American Indian and Alaska Native: Dial 988 then press 4
For American Indian and Alaska Native Text: N8V to 988
For American Indian and Alaska Native Chat: Select “All Native people in Washington state” box in the pre-chat survey when chatting online.
Services are available in Spanish, along with interpretation services in over 250 languages.
988 American Sign Language Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Callers:
To connect directly to a trained 988 Lifeline counselor in ASL, callers who are Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened can click the “ASL Now” button on 988lifeline.org and follow the prompts. Direct dialing to 988 from a videophone will be available in the coming weeks, and in the meantime, ASL callers can call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) from their videophone to reach ASL services.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline https://988lifeline.org/
Aspen Victim Advocacy – Crime Victim Sexual Assault Program:
24 hour hotline: (509) 452-9675 or (509) 575-4084
Aspen Victim Advocacy program provides sexual assault and crime survivor advocacy, advocacy-based counseling, therapy (for victims of sexual assault), and information about assault and abuse. Also provides referrals, support navigating through legal, medical and criminal justice systems. Hotline is available 24 hours a day.
#BeThe1To https://bethe1to.com/
Provides: We all can take action to prevent suicide. The 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline network and its partners are working to change the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention, to actions that can promote healing, help and give hope. Together, we can prevent suicide by learning to help ourselves, help others, seek consultation from trained providers (hotlines and clinicians) and to seek hospital care when necessary. Learn about each step and why they are effective.
Crisis Connections https://www.crisisconnections.org/
Provides: Virtual drop-in support for Washington residents who have lost a loved one to suicide. Provides support to those seeking to talk about mental health or substance use, as well as providing information regarding assistance for basic needs like food or shelter.
HearMeWA https://hearmewa.org/
Phone: 1-888-537-1634 or Text HEARMEWA to 738477
Provides: HearMeWA is designed to receive and respond to any youth safety and well-being concern, including (but not limited to) violent threats, sexual abuse, assault, bullying/cyberbullying, child abuse or neglect, discrimination
domestic violence, hazing, self-harm, substance use, suicide, planned attack, or anything that makes life hard. HearMeWA is a youth-centered crisis-response program that meets youth safety and well-being needs by linking them to existing support systems. This program is available statewide and provides support to youth 24/7/365. It offers an app, text, chat, website, and phone line, and serves youth up to the age of 25. You can contact HearMeWA to get help for yourself or someone you know. Get secure, free support any time from professionals who are ready to listen by submitting a tip through the “Get help” button, calling, texting, or using the app. If you have questions or are unsure if HearMeWA can help you, just contact the program and ask. A trained crisis counselor is available to talk to you and provide the support you need.
The Lighthouse – Advocacy, Prevention and Education Center https://thelighthousewa.org/
Phone: 509-837-6689 or 1-877-604-7462
Provides: We exist to advocate for, educate, and support those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Advocates provide personal support and/or assistance in services needed to enhance an individual’s recovery from their victimization. Ongoing personal support, including outreach calls/visits. Practical help as needed; information and referrals which are case specific and client focused. Crisis line advocates provide services that are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week via the toll-free crisis hotline 1-877-604-7462.
National Crisis Numbers:
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) number is 1-800-273-TALK (8255) is still active. This crisis hotline can help with many issues, not just suicide. Anyone who feels sad, hopeless, or suicidal; family and friends who are concerned about a loved one; or anyone interested in mental health treatment referrals. Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Teen Link: https://www.teenlink.org/
A help line for teens, by teens.
You’re not alone. There is someone that’s willing to listen to you without judgment. Teen Link is a program of Crisis Connections (https://www.crisisconnections.org/) that serves youth in Washington State. Our teen volunteers are trained to listen to your concerns and talk with you about whatever’s on your mind – bullying, drug and alcohol concerns, relationships, stress, depression, or any other issues you’re facing. No issue is too big or too small. Calls and chats are confidential. Talk it out!
1.866.TeenLink (866.833.6546)
The Trevor Project:
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Call 866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
Trained counselors are available 24/7 to support youth who are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment free place to talk. Specializing in supporting the LGTBQA+ community
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) 988 Information
988 information: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988
Seattle Children’s Psychiatric Urgent Care Clinic
https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/psychiatry-and-behavioral-medicine/psychiatric-urgent-care/
Phone: 206-987-2164 for English, 1-866-583-1527 for additional languages
Provides: Same-day in person and virtual (video) visits for children and teens ages 4 through 17 in Washington State who need urgent mental health support but do not need the services of an Emergency Department (ED). Services provided include evaluation of youth and reason for urgent concern, help create a safety plan, offer treatment recommendations and may provide referrals to additional services. PSYCHIATRIC URGENT CARE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT WITH SEATTLE CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE CLINIC FASTER THAN OTHER PATIENTS WAITING FOR CARE. Please see website for additional information and how to connect to a provider via video.
Location: 6901 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA
Suicide Prevention Information
https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/injury-and-violence-prevention/suicide-prevention