There is Hope
Are you feeling hopeless? Do you feel trapped inside your own misery, with no end in sight? Please know that there are people who care about you, and they are waiting to hear from you. If you’re considering harming yourself, we urge you to seek help immediately either by calling 9-1-1 or a hotline where you can speak with someone about your feelings. Call them now by dialing 1-800-273-8255 or visit their website at SuicidePreventionHotline.org.
For help locally, visit this page on Suicide.org for a comprehensive list of hotlines and resources you can call, day or night.
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1-888-628-9454
Please reach out for help. You are worth so much to those who love you. You are worthy of being loved and happy. There is hope.
Survivor Resources
Were you or a loved one the victim of a crime? We often work with crime victims or their family, and we haven’t lived through what you’ve experienced, but our hearts hurt for those we come in contact with. We are wishing them only the best on their journey forward. We hope the same for you.
There are many organizations out there that will assist you in finding the next step in your journey. Take a look at the links below:
Dealing with Grief
Have you lost a loved one? No matter the circumstance surrounding your loss, it can be tough to pick up the pieces and continue your life on as before. Would you like help dealing with your grief? A great place to start is by looking at grief groups. There are many across Washington that meet frequently. Take a look at the links below to find the group that fits you. There are groups for those who have lost loved ones to suicide, homicide, accident, and more.
Psychological First Aid
– Provided by The American Red Cross.
Front Side:
- Make a Connection
- Help People Be Safe
- Be Kind, Calm, and Compassionate
- Meet People’s Basic Needs
- Listen
- Give Realistic Reassurance
- Encourage Good Couping
- Help People Connect
- Give Accurate and Timely Information
- Make a Referral to a Disaster Mental Health Worker
- End the Conversation
- Take Care of Yourself
Back Side: PsySTART Behavioral Health Triage System
- Saw/heard death or serious injury of others? Y/N
- Felt they (or love one) almost died? Y/N
- Received physical injury or self/loved one in physically ill? Y/N
- Received physical injury (self/loved one) Y/N
- Death of family member, friend, schoolmate, pet? Y/N
- Separated from family member? Y/N
- Child separated from parent? Y/N
- Family member missing? Y/N
- Home not livable? Y/N
- Expresses thought/intent to harm self? Y/N
- Expresses thought/intent to harm self? Y/N
If yes, contact DMH as soon as possible.