Need help right away?

You deserve support whenever you need it.

While I don’t offer a crisis or emergency service, help is available.

If you need immediate support, please contact your local crisis line (such as calling or texting 988) or emergency services (such as calling 911).

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    • 24/7 Crisis Support

      • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
        Call or text 988
        Free, confidential support for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health crisis.

      • Crisis Text Line
        Text HOME to 741741
        24/7 text-based support with a trained crisis counselor.

      • Volunteers of America Crisis Line (Whatcom County)
        Call 1-800-584-3578
        Access Mobile Crisis Outreach and local crisis response services.

      • Washington Recovery Help Line
        Call 1-866-789-1511
        Support for mental health, substance use, and problem gambling.

      Local Walk-In and Stabilization Services

      • Anne Deacon Center for Hope (Crisis Stabilization & Detox)
        2026 Division Street, Bellingham, WA
        Short-term crisis stabilization, detox services, and connection to ongoing care.

      • Whatcom County Triage Center (Compass Health)
        24/7 voluntary crisis stabilization services for adults in behavioral health crisis.

      • Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)
        Community-based crisis support that can respond in person when someone is in acute distress.

      Domestic Violence Support (Local)

      • DVSAS (Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County)
        24/7 support, advocacy, and safety planning for anyone experiencing abuse or unsafe relationships.

      • Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Assault

        Empowering survivors of sexual abuse and assault to explore their legal options, connect with experienced attorneys, and seek accountability from the institutions that failed to protect them.

        www.helpingsurvivors.org

      Indigenous and Native American Mental Health Resources

      Support that is culturally grounded and specific to Indigenous communities is available in Whatcom County and Washington State.

      • Native & Strong Lifeline (Washington State)
        Call or text 988 and press 4
        A culturally informed crisis line answered by Native counselors who understand Indigenous communities and traditions of healing.

      • Nooksack Indian Tribe Behavioral Health Services
        Counseling and mental health support for Nooksack Tribal members and Native American individuals living in the area.
        Offers services for children, teens, adults, and families with culturally responsive care.

      • Lummi Nation Health and Wellness Services (Behavioral Health)
        Provides mental health, substance use support, and wellness services rooted in Lummi culture and community (available to enrolled members and eligible individuals).

    • Mental Health and Crisis Support

      • 310 Mental Health Support Line: Dial 310-6789 (no area code)

      • BC Crisis Line:1-800-784-2433

    • Victim Support

      • VictimLinkBC: 1-800-563-0808

    • Support for Seniors

      • Seniors Distress Line: 604-872-1234

    • Crisis Support (24/7)

      • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
        Call or text 988 or chat via 988lifeline.org
        Free and confidential support for anyone experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or crisis.

      • Crisis Text Line
        Text HOME to 741741
        Connects you with a trained crisis counselor 24/7 via text.

      Support for Veterans

      • Veterans Crisis Line
        Call 988, then press 1
        Or text 838255
        Or chat at veteranscrisisline.net
        Confidential support for veterans and their families.

      Support for Teens and Young Adults

      • Teen Line
        Call 1-800-852-8336 (6 PM to 10 PM PST)
        Text TEEN to 839863
        Peer-to-peer support for teens, by trained teen listeners.

      • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
        Call 1-866-488-7386
        Text START to 678678
        Chat at thetrevorproject.org
        Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.

      Domestic Violence Support

      • National Domestic Violence Hotline
        Call 1-800-799-7233
        Text START to 88788
        Chat at thehotline.org
        Support for anyone experiencing abuse or unsafe relationships.

      Substance Use Support

      • SAMHSA National Helpline
        Call 1-800-662-4357
        Free, confidential treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use support.