“The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the US.

People call to talk about lots of things: substance abuse, economic worries, relationships, sexual identity, getting over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and loneliness, to name a few.”

Services are offered in English and Spanish, plus interpreters for other languages. Further info and FAQs can be found on their website

Call or text 988 or chat at www.988lifeline.org

“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.

Call if you are experiencing anxiety, loneliness, depression, problems with family or friends, or other emotional or mental health challenges.”

1-877-500-WARM

Hours: Monday – Sunday

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

“Compass Health’s Crisis Triage can accommodate up to 16 individuals at once who are experiencing a mental health crisis. We provide crisis stabilization, safety planning, and referrals for ongoing care. Individuals may self-refer or be referred by a community partner such as a behavioral health provider, hospital social worker, or medical provider.”

2026 Division Street, Bellingham, WA 98226 (360) 676-2020

“MCOT offers short term crisis intervention and prevention services utilizing strength-based, solution-focused, culturally competent, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented interventions. Anyone who is physically located in Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties is eligible for services. The program serves individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis, or individuals in a pre-crisis situation that seems to be deteriorating and, without intervention, could result in a behavioral health crisis.

Call VOA Crisis Response Services at 1-800-584-3578 24/7, 365 days-a-year