Mental Health

Crisis Information

 

Emergency?

call 911

The Crisis Clinic

A 24-hour, confidential, volunteer-staffed phone line anyone can call

The Crisis Clinic website [http://www.crisis-clinic.org/] (360) 586-2800 -or- 1 (800) 627-2211

The Teen CARE Line

A Confidential, Anonymous, Reassuring, Ears, Sunday-Friday, 4pm-10pm, volunteer-staffed phone line for teens. After hours, the Crisis Clinic can be called.

(360) 586-2777 

SafePlace

A 24 hour emergency support services including medical advocacy, shelter, food and clothing, counseling, transportation and legal advocacy for victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse and domestic violence. All services are free"-explanation taken from TOGETHER!'s Parent Resource Guide

SafePlace online [http://www.safeplaceolympia.org/]- (360) 754-6300

 

Child and Adult Protective Services

If you know of a child, vulnerable adult, or elderly person who has experienced abuse or is experiencing abuse, you can call this number 24-hours a day. If there is an emergency situation, call 911

1 (866) END-HARM (1 (866) 363-4276)

 

Substance Issues

Whether you personally are struggling or you're worried about a friend or family member, you can access

The Student Assistance Program [https://osd.wednet.edu/departments/student_support/substance_use_abuse_counseling_services]

Area Support Groups 

Support Groups in the Area

Free Groups offered out of Providence Saint Peter's Hospital [https://www.providence.org/locations/wa/st-peter-hospital/patients-and-visitors/support-groups?scref=globalsearch]
(Go here for a variety of support groups including depression, substance use, and eating disorders)

Stonewall Youth [http://www.stonewallyouth.org/]
(A support organization for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, Transgendered, and questioning youth)

PFLAG [http://pflag-olympia.org/]
(A group for allies)

Parents as Teachers [https://communityyouthservices.org/behavioral-health-and-wellness/]
(A group for young parents held on Wednesdays at CYS)

AA [hhttps://aadistrict8.org/]
(Alcoholics Anonymous)

NA [https://spsana.org/meetings/]
(Narcotics Anonymous)

Further Resources

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
https://www.samhsa.gov/childrens-awareness-day

Thurston/Mason County National Alliance on Mental Illness
http://www.namitm.org

If you need additional assistance with referrals, the counseling office can be reached at (360) 596-7904.  Alternately, to make an appointment with Steve Aguirre, Avanti’s school counselor.