Crisis Resources
Catholic Community Resources - Crisis Stabilization Services
(360) 480-5721
Crisis Clinic of Thurston County
Crisis Line: (360) 586-2800/1-800-627-2211
Youth Helpline: (360) 586-2777
Emergency Shelter Network Hotline
(360) 528-8999
Olympia Health and Recovery Services
(360) 754-1338
SafePlace Olympia Helpline
(360) 754-6300
StrongHearts Native Helpline for domestic/sexual violence
1-844-762-8483
Trans Lifeline for peer support
1-877-565-8860
Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth
1-866-656-4673
Text START to 678678
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Youth Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-8255; LGBTQ Helpline: 1-866-488-7386
Counseling
(360) 704-7170
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Non-Medicaid/Private Counseling
Contact your medical insurance provider to obtain a list of in-network counseling providers.
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Opening in a new windowOpening in a new windowFree therapy and support groups available to youth and young adult (ages 13-30) survivors of child sexual abuse, rape, sexual assault and/or sexual exploitation who are homeless, street-dependent, or at-risk for becoming homeless.317 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 357-4472
Opening in a new windowOpening in a new windowCo-occurring Disorders: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Gambling Addiction Counseling1230 Carpenter Rd. SE, Suite C-3, Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 799-5782
3030 Limited Lane NW, Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 491-1399
Support Groups
Support group for parents with children or youth who struggle with social, emotional, behavioral challenges and mental health needs
(360) 790-7505
Grief Support Group for children and teens
(877) 620-3286 or (360) 493-5928
Groceries & Meals
Olympia School District Fall 2020 Meal Distribution
View a list of locations where OSD is distributing Grad-and-Go bagged lunches, and breakfasts for the following day, for students and area youth. Meals are free through December 31, 2020.
Pandemic EBT Emergency School Meals Program
Rosie's Place Engagement Center (for ages 12-24)
Drop-in 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8:30 p.m.
520 Pear St. S.E., Olympia
(360) 943-0780 Ext. 186
The Community Kitchen at Salvation Army
Breakfast 7:15 - 8:15 a.m.; Lunch 11 a.m. - noon; Dinner 5 - 6 p.m.
824 5th Ave. S.E, Olympia
(360) 352-8596
Thurston County Food Bank
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bills & Income
Community Action CouncilOpening in a new window
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City Gates MinistriesOpening in a new window
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City of Olympia Utilities (COVID-19 Utilities Relief Program)Opening in a new window
Department of Commerce
Department of Commerce has announced $100 million in CARES money that is being distributed (mostly by counties) across the state to support families that are struggling to pay rent.
Department of Commerce Thurston County contacts:
Department of Financial Institutions
Visit this site for assistance with unemployment, mortgage, credit card, rent, utility and student loan payments
Employment Security Department Unemployment Benefits
(800) 318-6022
Evergreen Christian/Community Care Services
(360) 352-3410
Poverty Action Council Economic Resources
Puget Sound Energy COVID-19 AssistanceOpening in a new window
Sacred Heart Emergency Service
(360) 923-0929
United Way of Thurston County COVID-19 Community Response FundOpening in a new window (provides assistance with rent, utilities and other basic needs).
Call Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(360) 438-1100 or 1-800-878-5235
Veterans Families United
Washington State (COVID-19) Website
Salvation Army Warm Home Fund
(360) 352-8596 Ext. 3
Internet/Phone Options
AT&T Access Program
Century Link Lifeline
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Child Care Options
Community Child Care options Fall 2020
Other Community Resources
Catholic Community Services
CIELO
Community Youth Services
Dispute Resolution Center
Family Education and Support Services
Family Support Center
OSD McKinney-Vento Services
Pizza Klatch
Sound to Harbor Learning Programs/Head Start/ECEAP
(360) 464-6800 or 1-800-536-0992
Espanol: (360) 464-6827
Timberland Regional Library
United Way South Sound 211
For other resources not listed above:
Comprehensive Thurston County Community Services Resource List
COVID-19 Resources
American Psychological Association
Love and Logic Institute, Inc.
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
National Association of School Psychologists
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Other Articles
Thurston County Legislators
22nd District
35th District