Additional Resources

*Below is a list of resources we have compiled to help support our community. Please note that Sequoia Teen Counseling Center is not affiliated with any of the linked resources and is not responsible for the accuracy or content of the information shared.

Crisis Resources

Mental Health Crisis Hotline: Call or text 988. In Washington State, call 988 and press 4 to connect with a counselor on the Native and Strong Crisis Lifeline.

National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

Immediate Crisis: King County Crisis Connections 866-427-4747

NAMI Seattle Helpline: Responses within one week to connect callers to support and resources. Call or text 425-298-5315 or email helpine@namiseattle.org

Rapid Response Network Hotline for Washington State: Call 1-844-RAID-REP to report ICE activity in your community or text “ICE” or “Migra” to 509-300-4959

LGBT Crisis Lines:

Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860

Trevor Project: Text ‘START’ to 678-678 or call at 866-488-7386 or chat online at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

BIPOC Resources

The Association of Black Psychologists: Directory of Black mental health professionals across the United States

We R Native: Support resources for native youth

Washington Therapy Fund for Black People: Therapy funding for members of the Black community undergoing financial hardship

Resources for Black Healing compiled by Micalah Webster, MSW/MHSA

Asian Mental Health Project: Educational resources and community events & groups for Asian folks

Live Another Day: Resource guide for members of the BIPOC community struggling with substance abuse or mental illness

Queer The Land: Collaborative project for the self-determination of queer, transgender, and Two-Spirit Black/indigenous/people of color (QT2BIPOC)

LGBTQ+ Resources

Lambert House: Empowering LGBTQ+ youth through development of leadership, social and life skills

Lavender Rights Project: Intersectional legal & social services for the Black intersex & gender diverse community

Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center: Affirming and responsive resources and community for LGBTQ+ individuals

Gender Justice League: Civil & human rights organization that focuses on elevating the rights of TwoSpirit, Trans & Gender Diverse communities

The Trevor Project: Crisis Services, Advocacy & Peer support for LGBTQ+ youth

Ingersoll Gender Center: Resources and support groups for transgender and gender nonconforming communities

Trans Families: Parent & youth support groups for transgender people and their families

PFLAG: Organization dedicated to supporting, educating and advocating for LGBTQ+ people

Pronoun Practice:

Pronoun Dressing Room: Website that generates stories of people based on their names and pronouns that you enter. Great for practicing pronouns for people in your life or exploring how it feels to use different pronouns

Minus 18 Pronoun Game: Practice game for learning how to use new pronouns