Community Resources
Students and families, please consult the links below for information about community resources. If you need help connecting with these resources, see your student's counselor.
Community Resources
- Abuse/Violence/Safety Resources
- Counseling Services
- Grief/Loss Resources
- LGBTQIA+ Resources
- Military Family Resources
- Personal Health Resources
- Suicide Prevention Resources
Abuse/Violence/Safety Resources
Child Help USA
1-800-422-4453
Free 24-hour hotline, and access to counselors & information about abuse issues. Will work with children or adults who want help.
Community Youth Services (CYS)
Youth Zone includes helpful information on finding shelter, clothing, medical support, food, and help for sexual assault victims or unhoused youth.
DSHS Children's Administration/Child Protective Services
1-866-ENDHARM Services & phone numbers on how to get help for or report child abuse.
SafePlace - Olympia
(360) 754-6300 Offers free crisis line, shelter, walk-in advocacy, support groups & more to help end sexual and domestic violence.
South Sound 2-1-1
Operated by United Way of Pierce County, South Sound 2-1-1 is a comprehensive information and referral line serving Pierce, Thurston, and Lewis Counties that connects people with essential health and human resources. By simply dialing 2-1-1, callers can access a live Information and Referral Specialist between the hours of 9am and 5pm Monday through Friday. Specialists can guide the caller to programs that meet their unique needs.
Washington State School Safety Center
Links to resources that meet a wide range of safety needs for caregivers, teachers & community.
Washington State's Department of Health's Injury & Violence Prevention Guide
with current statistics, helpful resources, and thorough information regarding violence prevention efforts.
Counseling Services
Pierce County Crisis Team
1-800-576-7764
The crisis team will contact CCS to coordinate services and a crisis team worker will be assigned.
Greater Lakes Mental Health
9330 59th Ave SW
Lakewood WA 98499
253-581-7020
Lakewood Child and Family Counseling PLLC
LCFC is on campus on Wednesdays for appointments with students.
9311 Bridgeport Way SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
253-617-3559
www.lakewoodchildandfamily.com
Consejo Behavioral Health and Drug and Alcohol Counseling-Bilingual Spanish
5915 Orchard Street West
Tacoma, WA 98467
253-414-7461
SeaMar Behavioral Health- Bilingual Spanish
12812 101st Ave Ct E #202
Puyallup, WA 98373
253-864-4770
Good Samaritan MultiCare Behavioral Health
The walk-in assessment clinic is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
325 East Pioneer Avenue
Puyallup, WA 98372
888-445-8120, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
Comprehensive Life Resources
Proctor Street Location
1201 South Proctor St.
Tacoma, WA 98405
253-396-5800
Downtown Tacoma Location
1305 South Tacoma Avenue, Suite 305
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-396-5800
Grief/Loss Resources
The Healing Center, Seattle, WA
The Healing Center provides a grief-support community for children and adults to receive grief counseling and support. They have services free of charge and on a sliding scale.
SoundCare Kids
Providence Hospital, Lacey, WA
Offers support groups for children who have suffered a loss. An educational group meets concurrently to help parents/guardians meet their children's needs.
For information call: (360) 493-5928.
LGBTQIA+ Resources
GLSEN
The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) works to create safe schools for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Website includes information on the latest research, news, and advocacy efforts to support the LGBTQ community in education.
It Gets Better Project
Video blog and pledge site devoted to supporting LGBTQ youth and their allies to speak up against hate, bullying and intolerance.
Oasis Youth Center
Oasis transforms the lives of youth by creating a safe place to learn, connect, and thrive. Oasis envisions a world in which all youth are valued in the community as strong, creative leaders.
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)
http://www.pflag.org/ (National site)
Pride Foundation
Resources and scholarships for LGBTQ youth.
Rainbow Center
Through education, advocacy, and celebration, the Rainbow Center expands resources and safe space for the LGBTQ community.
Stonewall Youth
Local support, information and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth 21 and under. Includes weekly support group, resources, speaker's bureau, and alcohol/drug free social activities.
More Resources:
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Please refer to the Suicide Prevention resource section for information on suicide/self-harm support for LGBTQ youth and allies.
- Click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax96cghOnY4 to see Fort Worth Councilman Joel Burns' personal experience with being bullied and his inspirational advice. Please watch it.
Military Family Resources
Personal Health Resources
Advocates for Youth
Strives to help youth to make healthy decisions about sexuality.
AtHealth.com
Provides many resources and links for individuals with eating disorders.
Children's Defense Fund
Child health issues, uninsured children, Medicare, childcare, etc.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders
(630) 577-1330 Treatment resources, message board & hotline.
National Eating Disorders Association
1-800-931-2237
Support services, help, and guidance to help individuals, friends, or family members struggling with eating disorders.
National Institute of Health
Great place to research mental health issues, drug & alcohol abuse, etc.
Start Talking Now
Information for families on substance abuse recognition and resources for help.
Washington State Dept. of Health
HIV/AIDS prevention and education services.
Additional Resources:
- NW Aids Foundation (206) 329-6923 (Seattle);
- National AIDS Hotline 1-800-342-2437
Planned Parenthood (360) 754-5522 or 1-800-230-PLAN (for the clinic nearest you)
Suicide Prevention Resources
National Youth Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
A national, 24-hour, and toll-free suicide prevention service available to all those in suicidal crisis who are seeking help.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide amongst LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including a 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, a social-networking community, and various advocacy/educational programs to create a safe, supportive and positive environment for all.
Washington State Youth Suicide Prevention Program
1-800-273-TALK (8225) or 1-800 SUICIDE (1-800-758-2344)
Get information on how to get immediate help for self harm or suicidal thoughts, raise public awareness, receive training, and join a community in action.