When your child or family needs immediate help
- For immediate help with a life-threatening emergency: call 911
- For immediate help with a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide: contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255
Where to Find A Behavioral Health Provider
Medicaid
- Contact your primary care physician to find your local behavioral health provider or
- Contact your Managed Care Organization’s care coordinator (ex. Molina, Premera, Coordinated Care) for a referral
- Washington Mental Health Referral Service for Children & Teens: 833-303-5437
Private Insurance
- Contact the care coordinator for your insurance company (usually found on the back of your insurance card).
- Seek a referral from your primary care physician
- Washington Mental Health Referral Service for Children & Teens: 833-303-5437
- Look for therapy groups in your area. Ex. Mindful Therapy Group has a broad array of providers who offer in-person and telehealth behavioral health services in Western Washington.
Other Resource & Referral Lines
Washington 2-1-1
800-621-4636
2-1-1 connects callers, at no cost, to critical health and human services in their community, such as help with financial needs, or to find the location of the nearest food bank. This is not a behavioral health referral line.
Teen Link
866-833-6546
Teen Link is a confidential and anonymous help line for teens. Trained teen volunteers are available to talk with youth about any issue of concern.
WA Recovery Help Line
866-789-1511
The Washington Recovery Help Line provides an anonymous, confidential 24-hour help line for Washington State residents. This help line is for those experiencing substance use disorder, problem gambling, and/or a mental health challenge. Our professionally-trained volunteers and staff provide emotional support. They can also connect callers with local treatment resources or more community services.
WA Warm Line
877-500-9276
WA Warm Line is a peer support help line for people living with emotional and mental health challenges. Calls are answered by specially-trained volunteers who have lived experience with mental health challenges. They have a deep understanding of what you are going through and are here to provide emotional support, comfort, and information. All calls are confidential.
County Crisis Lines
County Crisis Lines are a good place to start when you aren’t sure if you need to call the police or take your child to an emergency room. They also provide information and referrals once the crisis is over. County crisis lines are available for all Washingtonians regardless of your insurance status or income level. For a complete list of crisis lines by county visit HCA.