Advocacy~Hotlines~Other Supports
(Links to Shelter, Housing Assistance & Related Care/Services Towards the Bottom of this Page)
Active Minds
From the website:
Active Minds is the nation’s premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults We are dedicated to saving lives and to building stronger families and communities. Through education, research, advocacy, and a focus on young adults ages 14–25, Active Minds is opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued in the United States.
Active Minds K-12
Applied Behavioral Analysis
If a doctor or parent of a child covered by Medicaid and is being treated for autism spectrum disorder and you believe the child is a candidate for ABA therapy or needs a consultation with a specialist, contact Gail Kreiger at the HCA phone 360-725-1681 or P.O. Box 45506, Olympia, 98504. Email questions to ABA@hca.wa.gov.
Autism Links
Autism Society
Autism Action Partnership
Autism Speaks
Families for Early Autism Treatment
Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy
Wrong Planet
The Balanced Mind
The Balanced Mind Foundation guides families raising children with mood disorders to the answers, support and stability they seek.
Behavioral Health Advocate (formerly Ombuds) for Thurston and Mason Counties
Click on this link - https://www.obhadvocacy.org/faq for information.
Call 360-489-7505 or email donna@obhadvocacy.org to contact Donna Kelly.
Bring Change 2 Mind
From the site: 1 in 6 adults and almost 1 in 10 children suffer from a diagnosable mental illness. Yet, for many, the stigma associated with the illness, can be as great a challenge as the disease itself. This is where the misconceptions stop. This is where bias comes to an end. This is where we change lives. Because this is where we Bring Change 2 Mind.
Capital Recovery Center
1000 Cherry Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: (360) 357-2582
Offers peer support services.
Center for Children with Special Needs Camp Directory
The Center compiles a searchable list of summer camps for children with special needs in Washington State (we also offer a printable PDF version). To find a summer camp or program, scroll down and select the type of camp, special needs considerations, camp location, desired month, and then review your search results. The inclusion or exclusion of any camp in this directory does not imply endorsement or disapproval. The American Camp Association has information on accredited camps that serve people with special needs.
Is this your child’s first time camping? If you have concerns, the Kids Health article Sending Your Child to Camp provides strategies to plan ahead and help your child enjoy the experience. Teens should check out Planning for Time Away from Home from Home to plan a new daily routine while camping over-night, and get the most out of their time away from home.
The COPE Project
From the webpage:
Find help through the COPE project. The COPE project is staffed by lead parent support specialists, hired for their lived experience as a parent/caregiver. If you are a Washington State parent/caregiver of a child/youth who may benefit from assistance accessing and navigating behavioral health services, please contact your regional lead parent support specialist.
Coronavirus Info - WA State Department of Health
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
From the site: Your national voice for special education rights and advocacy.The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA) is an independent, nonprofit, §501(c)(3) tax-exempt membership organization of attorneys, advocates, parents and related professionals. COPAA members work to protect special education rights and secure excellence in education on behalf of the 7.1 million children with disabilities in America.
Crisis Stabilization Services 360-480-5721
Call direct - no referral needed.
Mason and Thurston Counties: Parents/Caregivers of youth that are Medicaid eligible
Thurston County: Parents/Caregivers of youth that are Medicaid eligible and not Medicaid eligible.
PROVIDED BY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
See the home page for the crisis matrix, 988 information and the Behavioral Health Advocate.
The Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties
Crisis Line 360-586-2800
The crisis clinic operates 24 hours a day with listening and emotional support and to provide any appropriate resources callers may need.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance & The Storm in My Brain
From the site: The mission of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is to provide hope, help, and support to improve the lives of people living with depression or bipolar disorder. DBSA pursues and accomplishes this mission through peer-based, recovery-oriented, empowering services and resources when people want them, where they want them, and how they want them.
The Storm in My Brain (booklet) can be found using the search tool on this website.
Disability Rights Washington
Disability Rights Washington (DRW) is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. We provide free advocacy services to people with disabilities. If you have a question about your rights or need assistance, please contact us! (800) 562-2702 or (206) 324-1521 from 9 am til 2 pm Monday - Friday
Disability Rights Galaxy
From this new site: Civil Rights are for Everyone Everywhere
Includes international, national, state and local news, 9 forums, history, awareness, etc...
Domestic Violence Programs in Washington State
Don't Deny Me
Drugwatch
Provides information on prescription medication and side effects related to mental health and also for over the counter medications.
Family Justice Center
Address: 201 Capitol Way Olympia, Washington 98501
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Mailing Address: PO Box 784 Olympia, WA 98507
Phone: 360.754.9297
24 Hour Shelter & Housing Hotline: 844-628-7343
Our mission is to passionately provide comprehensive, integrated solutions to people impacted by domestic and sexual violence through talented, motivated, fully-equipped expert partners working in a place of healing and hope.
Strong Talk
A New Podcast on Racism, Mental Health, and the Importance of Tough Conversations
Thurston County Family and Juvenile Court
Family Voices of Washington Health Information Center (F2FHIC)
The Family-to-Family Health Information Center (F2F HIC) is a non-profit organization that helps families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and the professionals who serve them. Because the health care needs of CYSHCN are chronic and complex, parents and caregivers are often challenged with finding the resources to provide and finance health care for their children.
Family Voices of Washington also has a Facebook page for youth with special health care needs. Family Voices of Washington Facebook Page
Healing People Healing People
NASMHPD’s Center for Innovation in Health Policy and Practice As we implement 988 and focus attention on crisis services, workforce development is key to success. Healing People. Healing People tells the stories of first responders, police, peer supporters, families and individuals served who have experienced crisis services first hand. The message is one of collaboration, compassion and support.
Immigrant Rights Project
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice for low-income immigrants by pursuing and defending their legal status. We focus on providing direct legal services, supported by our education and public policy work. Phone: (206) 957-8609
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
National Service Animal Registration
'Excerpt from the website:'
Since 1995, National Service Animal Registry (NSAR) has actively trained, facilitated, and worked with service dogs, emotional support animals, therapy animals, and drug detection animals. We first operated in southeast Tennessee, working closely with various county justice and sheriff's departments training and coordinating the use of drug detection dogs. Through our experiences with the public, we quickly became aware of the profound need for service dogs and emotional support animals for people with emotional impairments. These impairments or disabilities included people with balance problems, difficulty hearing, diabetes, asthma, panic disorders, seizures, and more.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
From the website: Are You in Crisis? 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Are you feeling desperate, alone or hopeless? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you.
Northwest Justice Project
Combating Injustice-Strengthening Communities-Protecting Human Dignity
Notary
One of the parents who has been involved with Family Alliance and is a current volunteer, has also become a notary. If you need a notary and are having trouble finding one or need one that is mobile, you can contact Cherise Meier at 206-276-2026. This is not a Family Alliance service but trusted as a referral resource.
ParentsMedGuide
From the website: "The American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry have developed two medication guides, ADHD Parents Medication Guide, and The Use of Medication in Treating Childhood and Adolescent Depression: Information for Patients and Families. These guides are designed to help patients, families, and physicians make informed decisions about obtaining and administering the most appropriate care for a child with ADHD or depression. The guides have been endorsed by many national medical, family and patient advocacy organizations, listed below. In addition, AACAP has developed the Medication Guide for Treating Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents, which has been approved by the APA."
Parity Registry - Kennedy Forum
The Promise of 988: Crisis Care for Everyone Everywhere Every Time
Stand for the Silent
Education and information about bullying.
The Trevor Project - Black Queerness is Magic
From the website: Two decades ago, we responded
to a health crisis. Now we’re building a safer, more-inclusive world. LGBTQ young people are four times more likely to attempt suicide, and suicide remains the second leading cause of death among all young people in the U.S.
Unapologetically Black Unicorns
Have you ever chatted with an Unapologetically Black Unicorn- someone who symbolizes freedom, power, strength and is a true force of nature and thought, ‘WOW people need to hear this’? Now you can and learn how to be a U.B.U. too! Join the weekly conversation with host Keris Jän Myrick, an unapologetically Black unicorn in their own right, and nationally recognized mental health advocate chatting with amazing U.B.U. folk who are advancing all things mental health, racial justice, and anything cool to enhance human existence.
Unleash the Brilliance
From the site..."UNLEASH THE BRILLIANCE (UTB) can change the life trajectory of at-risk youth and young adults through the use of dance, music, theater and positive personal testimonies. We provide a healthy alternative to gang and drug related activity through peer to peer mentorship relationships; inspiring, motivating and reshaping attitudes."
Washington Health Plan Finder - Call Center 1-855-923-4633
People in Washington state who don't have health insurance can look for a plan among multiple providers in the new health benefit exchange. This will also provide a pathway to sign up for Medicaid. Choice Regional Health Network is the local lead agency for the health benefit exchange. Those who are insured can also look for plans listed in the exchange.
Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs
The Commission on Hispanic Affairs strives to improve public policy development and the delivery of government services to the Hispanic community.
Washington State Health Department Hotlines, Text and Chat
Washington State Poison Hotline & Prescription Medicine Drop-off Location Finder
Washington Health Benefit Exchange
Youth Help Line
360-586-2777 24/7 free, confidential, anonymous phone line! Having trouble with school, parents, peer pressure, stress, relationships? Call for non-judgmental emotional support! This help line is a
service of the Crisis Clinic and you can find the Crisis Clinic on Facebook.
Washington State Institute for Public Policy-Research and Evidence Based Practices
Shelters, Housing Assistance & Related Supports
(not an all-inclusive list)
Community Youth Services Young Adult Housing
Community Youth Services Engagement Center/Overnight Shelter
Community Youth Services Street Outreach
Housing Authority of Mason County
Housing Authority of Thurston County
List of Thurston County Day & Night Shelters with Hotline
North Mason Resources
Our Purpose The purpose of North Mason Resources fulfills the mission by providing a location for current and future services and resources in one place for those who are educationally, economically, physically or otherwise challenged, in partnership with other service providers. Navigating people through these services will allow them to become contributing community members. North Mason Resources is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and registered Washington Charity located in Belfair, WA. NMR is a community working together to make a lasting difference.
Hours Of Operation:
Mon-Thurs / 9am - 4pm
Mail: PO Box 2052
Physical: 140 NE State Route 300
Belfair, Washington 98528
360-552-2303
Olympia Union Gospel Mission
Meals, dental care, vision care and shelter. Visit website for more information.
Our Ark
From the website: Our Ark is a community-based nonprofit corporation that works directly with homeless street youth and young adults, ages 13-25 in Thurston County, Washington
Pear Blossom Place
From the website: Pear Blossom Place: A Family Support Community is the region’s largest 24/7 family shelter. In addition to 36 year round shelter beds, with an open ended stay, there are seven permanent supportive apartments on site. Our shelter includes six shelter rooms with bunk beds, private bathrooms, and small kitchens with cook top stoves. There are also onsite children’s play areas (indoor and outdoor), a community living room, laundry facilities, and 24/hour onsite support from staff and volunteers.
Shelter, Housing and Care - Interfaith Works