Essential Crisis Resources in Washington and Oregon

Washington State Mental Health Resources

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) - Behavioral Health Administration

1. Offers various services including crisis intervention, counseling, and support for individuals with mental health issues as well as other resources.
2. Website: DSHS Behavioral Health

Washington 211

1. Provides access to health and human services information and referrals, including mental health resources.
2. Phone: Dial 211
3. Website: WA211

Washington Recovery Help Line

1. A 24-hour crisis intervention and referral line for substance abuse, problem gambling, and mental health issues.
2. Phone: 1-866-789-1511
3. Website: Washington Recovery

Crisis Connections

1. Offers crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to local mental health providers across Washington.
2. Phone: 1-866-427-4747
3. Website: Crisis Connections

Washington State Designated Crisis Responders

These numbers connect individuals to professionals equipped to handle acute mental health crises, provide assessments, and facilitate necessary interventions, including involuntary commitment if required under specific circumstances.

Each county in Washington has its own contact for Designated Crisis Responders. Here are the contacts for some of the larger counties:

1. Clark County 800-626-8137 or 360-696-9560
2. Cowlitz County 360-425-6064
3. King County: 206-461-3222
4. Pierce County 800-576-7764
5. Snohomish County 800-584-3578
6. Spokane County 509-838-4651
7. Skamania County 800-626-8137 or 509-427-3850

For other counties, it's best to check the local health department's website or call the general crisis line for Washington state at 866-427-4747.

Oregon State Mental Health Resources

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) - Mental Health Services

1. Oversees mental health treatment, policy, planning, and licensing providers, and offers resources for individuals seeking mental health help.
2. Website: OHA Mental Health Services

Lines for Life

1. Provides prevention and intervention services to address substance abuse, suicide, and mental health challenges.
2. Suicide Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
3. Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 1-800-923-4357
4. Mental Health Crisis Line: Text 'RecoveryNow' to 839863
5. Website: Lines for Life

211info Oregon

1. Connecting people with health and social services through a free, confidential, 24/7 hotline.
2. Phone: Dial 211
3. Website: 211info

Oregon YouthLine

1. A teen-to-teen crisis and help line offering support to youth in Oregon. It is both a phone service and a texting service.
2. Phone: 1-877-968-8491
3. Text: 'teen2teen' to 839863
4. Website: YouthLine

Oregon State Designated Crisis Responders/ Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams

In Oregon, the role similar to DCRs is often filled by mobile crisis intervention teams. These numbers connect individuals to professionals equipped to handle acute mental health crises, provide assessments, and facilitate necessary interventions, including involuntary commitment if required under specific circumstances.

Here are some contacts:

1. Multnomah County 503-988-4888
2. Washington County 503-291-9111
3. Clackamas County Phone: 503-655-8585
4. Lane County White Bird Clinic Crisis Line: 541-687-4000

For specific regions not listed here, it's advisable to visit the local county health department’s website or contact the statewide crisis line, Lines for Life, at 1-800-273-8255 for guidance.

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