Resources
RESOURCES FOR ENVISIONING WELLNESS CLIENTS
Serving clients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Washington
Last Updated: January 2026
These resources are provided for informational purposes to support you between sessions and during times of crisis. Envisioning Wellness does not control or guarantee the availability, quality, or accuracy of these external services.
Please verify current contact information before use. If you need help determining which resource might be most appropriate, we can discuss this during our next session.
In crisis? Call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - available 24/7 nationwide)
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Last Updated: January 2026
CRISIS RESOURCES
Emergency Services Call: 911 For any situation requiring police, fire, or emergency medical response
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call: 988 Available 24/7 nationwide
Crisis Text Line Text: "MN" to 741741 Available 24/7
Dakota County Crisis Response Unit Call: (952) 891-7171 Available 24/7
Hennepin County Crisis Services Adults 18+: (612) 596-1223 Children 17 and under: (612) 348-2233 Available 24/7
Ramsey County Crisis Services Children: (651) 266-7878
Adults: (651) 266-7900 Available 24/7
Minnesota County Crisis Resources
Find crisis numbers by county: Adult Mental Health Crisis Response Phone Numbers
Crisis resources for children: Crisis Where You Live for Children in MN
HOSPITAL SERVICES
Abbott Northwestern Hospital Call: 1-866-603-0016 www.allinahealth.org Psychiatric emergency and inpatient services
United Hospital Call: 1-800-603-0016 www.allinahealth.org Mental health services
Fairview Riverside Hospital Call: (612) 672-6000 www.fairview.org
Mercy Hospital Call: (763) 236-6000 www.mercy.allina.com Behavioral health services
HCMC Crisis Center Call: (612) 873-3161 www.hennepinhealthcare.org/specialty/psychiatry/acute-psychiatry-services/ Acute psychiatry services only
Prairie Care Call: (952) 826-8475 www.prairie-care.com Mental health and substance use treatment
LEGAL SUPPORT
Minnesota Legal Aid Call: (612) 334-5970 www.mylegalaid.org/get-help Free legal assistance for eligible Minnesotans
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Call: 1-888-575-2954 www.smrls.org Free civil legal help for low-income residents
211 United Way Call: 211 or (541) 291-0211 Text: Your ZIP code to 898-211 www.211unitedway.org Information and referrals to community resources
Know Your Rights Resources When Stopped By Police Immigration Rights
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery Call: (763) 591-0100 Resources, referrals, parenting support, crisis de-escalation
The Men's Line Minnesota Call: (612) 379-6367 or 1-866-379-6367 (Greater MN) Available 24/7 Free confidential support for men who are worried, stressed, angry, depressed, or need to talk
Minnesota Muslim Helpline Call: (612) 404-2424 Available to in-state and out-of-state callers Support for bullying, addiction, family conflict, mental health
Minnesota Teen Mental Health www.mnteenmentalhealth.org Resources specifically for teens and their families
LGBTQ+ RESOURCES
Family Tree Clinic (Minneapolis) Call: (612) 473-0800 www.familytreeclinic.org Behavioral health and resource support for LGBTQ+ community
LGBT National Youth Talkline Call: 1-800-246-7743 Peer support for LGBTQ+ youth
LGBT National Hotline Call: 1-888-843-4564 www.lgbthotline.org/talkline.html Information, support, and local resources
OutFront Minnesota Call: (612) 822-0127 www.outfront.org LGBTQ+ rights organization providing peer support, mentoring for trans people, and legal services for discrimination cases
RECLAIM! Call: (612) 235-6743 Resources for queer and trans youth: mental healthcare clinics, shot clinics, substance abuse and recovery programs, housing, education, family support
TIGERRS Minnesota program supporting trans/intersex/gender-expansive people LGBTQ+ social support groups for kids under 12 and teens 13-18
Trans Lifeline Call: 1-877-565-8860 www.translifeline.org Trans community mental health support and peer support program
The Trevor Project www.thetrevorproject.org Crisis intervention services for LGBTQ+ youth including 24/7 hotline and textline
TrevorSpace www.trevorspace.org Online peer support forums for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-24
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SAFETY RESOURCES
National Domestic Violence Hotline Call: 1-800-799-7233 Available 24/7 nationwide
Minnesota Domestic Violence Crisis Line Call: 1-866-223-1111 Available 24/7 statewide
Asian Women United Call: (612) 724-8823 (24-hour crisis line) or (651) 646-2118 www.awum.org Services for women victims of domestic violence with Hmong, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Hindi, and Japanese speaking advocates
Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education Call: (612) 626-9111 (24-hour crisis line) www.umn.edu/aurora Free confidential advocacy for sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking for University of Minnesota community
Casa de Esperanza Call: (651) 772-1611 (24-hour crisis line) www.esperanzaunited.org Shelter, advocacy, education, referrals for Hispanic women and children
OutFront Minnesota Domestic Abuse Services Call: (612) 822-0127 (24-hour helpline) www.outfront.org/resources Support and safe house referrals for LGBTQ+ victims of domestic abuse and harassment
International Institute of Minnesota Call: (651) 647-0191 www.iimn.org Services for immigrants and refugees including language learning, job training, immigration assistance, citizenship classes
St. Paul Intervention Project Call: (651) 645-2824 (24-hour crisis hotline) www.stpaulintervention.org Legal advocacy, support groups, includes Hmong and Spanish advocates
S.O.S. (Sexual Offense Services) Call: (651) 266-1000 www.ramseycounty.us/residents/health-medical/clinics-services/sos-sexual-violence-services Available 24/7 | Counseling and support groups for victims of sexual assault and their families
Tubman Call: (612) 825-0000 (24-hour crisis line) www.tubman.org/get-help/get-help.html Criminal and civil court legal advocacy, shelter, support groups Serves: Ramsey, Washington, and Hennepin Counties
Women of Nations Call: (651) 251-1609 (24-hour crisis line) www.women-of-nations.org Culturally specific services for Native American women; shelter, legal advocates, referrals
FOOD RESOURCES
Ramsey County
Roseville Food Shelf 2833 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55113 Call: (651) 756-7018 www.keystoneservices.org
Hunger Solutions Minnesota 555 Park Street, Suite 400, St. Paul, MN 55103 Call: (888) 711-1151 www.hungersolutions.org
Hallie Q Brown Community Center (Youth) 270 Kent Street, St. Paul, MN 55102 Call: (651) 224-4601 www.hallieqbrown.org
Neighborhood House 179 E Robie Street, St. Paul, MN 55107 Call: (651) 789-2534 Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-11:30am, 2pm-3:30pm Languages: English, Spanish, Hmong, Karen No geographic restrictions | No ID required | No limit on visits
Department of Indian Work 1671 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105 Call: (651) 789-3849 www.interfaithaction.org/emergencyservices
Merrick Food Shelf Woodland Hills, 1740 VanDyke Street, St. Paul, MN 55109 Call: (651) 287-2088 www.merrickcs.org/community-services/foodshelf
Dakota County
360 Communities Call: (952) 985-5300 (24 hours) www.360communities.org/resources/food-shelves
Locations: • Burnsville: 501 East Highway 13, Suite 112 • Farmington: 510 Walnut St., Door #9 • Lakeville: Messiah Lutheran, 16725 Highview Ave. • Rosemount: 14521 Cimarron Avenue West - (651) 322-5113 • Apple Valley: 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Serves: Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Hastings, Lakeville, Randolph, Rosemount, and rural Dakota County
The C.H.A.P. Store 2020 East Highway 13, Burnsville Call: (952) 890-8222
The Open Door 3904 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan Call: (651) 686-0787
Prince of Peace Mission Outpost 13801 Fairview Drive, Burnsville Call: (952) 898-9367
Hennepin County
House of Charity's Shelf of Hope 714 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Call: (612) 594-2000 Hours: Wednesdays 10am-1pm No geographic restrictions | Within a block from HCMC
CES Food Shelf (Community Emergency Services) 1900 11th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Call: (612) 870-1125 Hours: Monday-Thursday 1pm-4pm Languages: English, Spanish No geographic restrictions | Can visit once per month East African food program available - call for details
VEAP Food Shelf 9600 Aldrich Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420 Call: (952) 888-9616 Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Languages: English, Spanish, Russian (some Mandarin and Somali support) Serves: Bloomington, Richfield, Edina, and South Minneapolis (south of 50th St & west of Cedar Ave)
HOUSING & SHELTER RESOURCES
Metro Shelter Hotline Call: 1-888-234-1329 Emergency shelter referrals across the metro
Dakota County
Dakota County Housing Crisis Line Call: (651) 554-5751 Press 1: Families and single adults Press 2: Youth Press 3: Domestic violence/sexual assault victims Press 4: Eviction prevention services
Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance Call: (651) 554-5611
Hennepin County
Hennepin County Shelter Line Call: (612) 348-9410 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-9pm | Weekends and holidays 1pm-9pm After hours: Call (651) 291-0211 and ask for after-hours shelter team
Qualifying families are guaranteed shelter in Hennepin County
Ramsey County
United Way Helpline and Crisis Line Call: (651) 291-0211 For families with at least one minor child needing emergency shelter
Ramsey County Homeless Services Team Call: (651) 266-7818 Business hours only | For currently unsheltered families
Union Gospel Mission's Naomi Family Residence Call: (651) 228-1800 For women and children escaping abuse, battling addiction, or experiencing homelessness
Supportive Housing (not shelter) Call: (651) 215-2262 For families sleeping in places not meant for habitation or staying at domestic violence shelters
Youth-Specific Resources
Youth Services Network Visit website or download YSN mobile app Resources for anyone age 24 or younger
SafeZone Drop-In Center for Homeless Youth 130 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101 Call: (651) 224-9644 Emergency help with food, clothing, and finding a place to stay
YMCA Youth Resource Line Call: (763) 493-3052 Hours: 8am-8pm daily For youth ages 12-24 who are homeless or at-risk Assistance with food shelves, housing, employment, legal services, education, healthcare
Disclaimer: These resources are provided for informational purposes. Envisioning Wellness does not control or guarantee the availability, quality, or accuracy of these external services. Please verify current contact information before use.
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CRISIS SERVICES
Wisconsin Crisis Line
Call: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
Text: Text "WI" to 741741
Available 24/7 statewide
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Crisis Services
Call: (414) 257-7222
Available 24/7 | Mobile crisis response available
Serves: Milwaukee County residents
Dane County Crisis Line
Call: (608) 280-2600
Available 24/7 | In-person crisis services at Journey Mental Health
Serves: Dane County residents
Brown County Crisis Center
Call: (920) 436-8888 or 1-888-636-6655
Available 24/7
Serves: Brown County and surrounding areas
Waukesha County Crisis Services
Call: (262) 548-7666
Available 24/7
Serves: Waukesha County residents
Racine County Crisis Line
Call: (262) 638-6741
Available 24/7
Serves: Racine County residents
Wisconsin County Crisis Resources
Find your county's crisis line: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/crisis/index.htm
Lists crisis contact information for all 72 Wisconsin counties
HOSPITAL & INPATIENT SERVICES
Rogers Behavioral Health - Multiple Wisconsin Locations
Milwaukee: (414) 313-8888
Oconomowoc: (262) 646-4411
West Allis: (414) 327-3400
www.rogersbehavioralhealth.org
Crisis stabilization, inpatient and outpatient mental health services
Froedtert Hospital Psychiatric Crisis Service
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
Call: (414) 805-5000
24/7 psychiatric emergency services
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
1220 Dewey Ave, Wauwatosa
Call: (414) 454-6600
Inpatient psychiatric services, crisis stabilization
University of Wisconsin Hospital - Psychiatric Emergency Services
600 Highland Ave, Madison
Call: (608) 890-8482
24/7 psychiatric emergency evaluation and crisis intervention
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
NAMI Wisconsin (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Call: (608) 268-6000
Email: info@namiwisconsin.org
Education, support groups, advocacy, and resource navigation
Impact 2-1-1
Call: 2-1-1 or (414) 773-0211
Text: Text your ZIP code to 898-211
24/7 information and referral for health and human services across Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Mental Health Resources
Find treatment providers and services: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/mental-health/index.htm
LGBTQ+ RESOURCES (Wisconsin-specific)
OutReach LGBT Community Center (Madison)
600 Williamson St, Madison
Call: (608) 255-8582
Support groups, mental health services, youth programming
Milwaukee LGBT Community Center
315 W. Court St, Milwaukee
Call: (414) 271-2656
Support services, health resources, community events
LGBTQ+ Youth Talkline (National - serves WI)
Call: 1-800-246-7743
Available evenings, central time
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SAFETY
Wisconsin Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1-800-799-7233 (National Hotline serving WI)
Text: Text "START" to 88788
Available 24/7 | Translation services available
Sojourner Family Peace Center (Milwaukee)
Call: (414) 933-2722 (24-hour hotline)
Shelter, legal advocacy, counseling for domestic violence survivors
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) - Madison
Call: (608) 251-4445 (24-hour hotline)
Shelter, advocacy, support groups
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin - Statewide Resource List
Find local services by county: https://www.endabusewi.org/get-help
FOOD RESOURCES
Feeding Wisconsin
Find food pantries by county: https://www.feedingwisconsin.org/find-help
Connects to food banks across Wisconsin
Milwaukee Food Resources
Hunger Task Force: (414) 930-2222
Free food, emergency assistance
Madison Food Resources
Second Harvest Foodbank: (608) 223-9121
Food pantry locator for South-Central Wisconsin
HOUSING & SHELTER
Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care Hotline
Call: 1-800-482-7878
Connects to housing resources across Wisconsin (outside Milwaukee)
Milwaukee County Housing Resources
Impact 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1
Emergency shelter referrals and housing assistance
Dane County Homeless Services Consortium
Call: (608) 446-1093
Coordinated entry for housing assistance
SUBSTANCE USE RESOURCES
Wisconsin HOPELINE (Treatment Helpline)
Call: 1-833-944-4673
Available 24/7 | Confidential referrals to treatment services statewide
Wisconsin AODA (Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse) Treatment Providers
Find treatment near you: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/aoda/index.htm
Searchable database of certified providers
SPECIALIZED RESOURCES
Wisconsin Family Ties (Children's Mental Health)
Call: 1-800-422-7145
Support for families of children with mental health needs
Pathfinders Milwaukee (Youth Services)
Call: (414) 271-1560
24/7 crisis line for runaway/homeless youth, ages 10-17
Wisconsin Medicaid (BadgerCare Plus)
Apply or find information: (800) 362-3002
www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/badgercareplus
LEGAL RESOURCES
Legal Action of Wisconsin
Call: 1-855-947-2529
Free civil legal services for low-income Wisconsin residents
Disability Rights Wisconsin
Call: 1-800-928-8778
Legal advocacy for people with disabilities
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CRISIS SERVICES
North Dakota Suicide Prevention & Crisis Line
Call: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
Text: Text "ND" to 741741
Available 24/7 statewide
FirstLink Crisis Line (Fargo-Moorhead area)
Call: 2-1-1 or (701) 235-7335
Text: Text your ZIP code to 898-211
Available 24/7
Crisis intervention, referrals, and mobile crisis services
North Dakota Hope Line (Statewide Mental Health Crisis)
Call: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Available 24/7 statewide
West Central Human Service Center Crisis Line (Bismarck-Mandan)
Call: (701) 328-8888 or 1-800-472-2911
Available 24/7
Lake Region Human Service Center Crisis Line (Devils Lake region)
Call: (701) 665-2200 or 1-800-231-7437
Available 24/7
Northeast Human Service Center Crisis Line (Grand Forks region)
Call: (701) 795-3000 or 1-800-231-7977
Available 24/7
Southeast Human Service Center Crisis Line (Fargo region)
Call: (701) 298-4500 or 1-800-247-0560
Available 24/7
South Central Human Service Center Crisis Line (Jamestown region)
Call: (701) 253-6300 or 1-800-265-4940
Available 24/7
Badlands Human Service Center Crisis Line (Dickinson region)
Call: (701) 227-7500 or 1-800-231-7980
Available 24/7
North Central Human Service Center Crisis Line (Minot region)
Call: (701) 857-8500 or 1-800-231-7938
Available 24/7
HOSPITAL & INPATIENT SERVICES
Sanford Health Behavioral Health Center - Fargo
801 Broadway N, Fargo
Call: (701) 234-6161
Inpatient psychiatric services, crisis stabilization
CHI St. Alexius Health Behavioral Health Services - Bismarck
900 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck
Call: (701) 530-7000
Inpatient and outpatient mental health services
Altru Hospital Behavioral Health - Grand Forks
1200 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks
Call: (701) 780-5000
Emergency psychiatric services, inpatient care
Prairie St. John's Behavioral Health - Fargo
510 4th St S, Fargo
Call: (701) 476-7200
Adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric care
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
NAMI North Dakota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Call: (701) 255-3692
Email: info@namind.org
Support groups, education, advocacy
North Dakota Department of Human Services - Behavioral Health
Mental health resources: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/behavioral-health
Find providers, services, and information
North Dakota 2-1-1 (FirstLink)
Call: 2-1-1 or (701) 235-7335
Information and referrals to health and human services across ND
Mental Health America of North Dakota
Call: (701) 255-3692
Education, advocacy, support resources
LGBTQ+ RESOURCES (North Dakota-specific)
The Pride Collective (Fargo-Moorhead)
Email: thepridecollective@gmail.com
Support groups, social events, resource connections
LGBTQ+ Youth Talkline (National - serves ND)
Call: 1-800-246-7743
Available evenings, central time
Rainbow Garden (Bismarck-Mandan)
LGBTQ+ community organization, events and support
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SAFETY
North Dakota Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline
Call: 1-800-799-7233 (National Hotline)
Text: Text "START" to 88788
Available 24/7
Abused Adult Resource Center (Bismarck-Mandan)
Call: (701) 222-8370 (24-hour crisis line)
www.abusedadultresourcecenter.org
Shelter, advocacy, legal support
Rape and Abuse Crisis Center (Fargo-Moorhead)
Call: (701) 293-7273 (24-hour crisis line)
Crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling
Community Violence Intervention Center (Grand Forks)
Call: (701) 746-0405 (24-hour crisis line)
Shelter, legal advocacy, support services
North Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Find local resources: https://www.ndcadv.org/get-help
FOOD RESOURCES
Great Plains Food Bank (Fargo)
Call: (701) 232-6219
Food assistance across eastern North Dakota
Find Food ND
Search food pantries statewide: https://findfoodnd.org
Fargo-Moorhead Food Pantries
Emergency Food Pantry: (701) 237-9337
Dorothy Day House of Hospitality: (701) 235-6383
HOUSING & SHELTER
North Dakota 2-1-1 Housing Resources
Call: 2-1-1
Emergency shelter referrals and housing assistance
Churches United for the Homeless (Moorhead/Fargo)
Call: (218) 299-2040
Emergency shelter, transitional housing
New Life Center (Bismarck-Mandan)
Call: (701) 222-0107
www.newlifecenter-bismarck.org
Emergency shelter, support services
SUBSTANCE USE RESOURCES
North Dakota Addiction Help (24/7 Helpline)
Call: 1-866-818-4063
Referrals to treatment services statewide
North Dakota Behavioral Health Treatment Locator
Find treatment: https://www.behavioralhealth.nd.gov/addiction/find-treatment
SPECIALIZED RESOURCES
North Dakota Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
Call: (701) 222-4124
Support for families of children with mental health needs
North Dakota Protection & Advocacy (Disability Rights)
Call: 1-800-472-2670
Legal advocacy for people with disabilities
North Dakota Medicaid
Information: (844) 854-4825
www.nd.gov/dhs/services/medicalserv/medicaid
Health coverage information
LEGAL RESOURCES
Legal Services of North Dakota
Call: 1-800-634-5263
Free civil legal services for eligible North Dakotans
North Dakota Legal Self-Help Center
www.ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help
Resources for representing yourself in legal matters
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CRISIS SERVICES
Washington State Crisis Line
Call: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
Text: Text "WA" to 741741
Chat: www.988lifeline.org/chat
Available 24/7 statewide
Crisis Clinic (King County)
Call: (206) 461-3222 or 1-866-427-4747
Text: Text "HOME" to 741741
Available 24/7 | Mobile crisis services available
Teen Link (King County - Youth Crisis Line)
Call: (866) 833-6546
Text: Text "TEEN" to 839863
Available 6pm-10pm daily | Peer-to-peer support for teens
Snohomish County Crisis Line
Call: (425) 258-4357 or (800) 584-3578
Available 24/7 | Mobile crisis outreach available
Pierce County Crisis Line
Call: (800) 576-7764
Text: Text "PIERCE" to 741741
Available 24/7
Spokane Crisis Response
Call: (877) 266-1818
Available 24/7
Kitsap County Crisis Line
Call: (360) 479-3033 or (888) 910-0416
Available 24/7
Thurston County Crisis Line
Call: (360) 586-2800
Available 24/7
Whatcom County Crisis Line
Call: (360) 676-8963 or 1-800-584-3578
Available 24/7
Washington Designated Crisis Responders by County
Find your county: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/bha/division-behavioral-health-and-recovery/county-designated-crisis-responders
🏥 HOSPITAL & INPATIENT SERVICES
Harborview Medical Center Psychiatric Emergency Services (Seattle)
325 9th Ave, Seattle
Call: (206) 744-3000
www.uwmedicine.org/locations/harborview-medical-center
24/7 psychiatric emergency services
UW Medical Center - Northwest Psychiatric Emergency (Seattle)
1550 N 115th St, Seattle
Call: (206) 668-2066
24/7 psychiatric crisis evaluation
Evergreen Recovery Centers - Multiple Locations
Kirkland, Tacoma, Olympia
Call: (888) 316-3095
www.evergreenrecoverycenters.com
Crisis stabilization, inpatient and outpatient services
MultiCare Behavioral Health (Tacoma/Pierce County)
Call: (253) 403-1065
Inpatient psychiatric care, crisis services
Providence St. Peter Hospital Behavioral Health (Olympia)
413 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia
Call: (360) 493-7430
Inpatient and outpatient mental health services
Sacred Heart Medical Center Behavioral Health (Spokane)
101 W 8th Ave, Spokane
Call: (509) 474-3131
Psychiatric emergency services, inpatient care
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Washington Recovery Help Line
Call: 1-866-789-1511
Available 24/7 | Information, referrals, and support for mental health and substance use
NAMI Washington (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Call: 1-800-782-9264
Email: office@namiwa.org
Support groups, education, advocacy across Washington
Washington 2-1-1
Call: 2-1-1 or 1-877-211-9274
Text: Text your ZIP code to 898-211
24/7 information and referrals to health and human services
Washington Department of Health - Behavioral Health Resources
Find providers and services: https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/MentalHealthSubstanceUse
LGBTQ+ RESOURCES (Washington-specific)
Ingersoll Gender Center (Seattle)
Call: (206) 849-8765
Support for transgender and gender-diverse people
Lambert House (Seattle - LGBTQ Youth)
1818 15th Ave, Seattle
Call: (206) 322-2515
Youth ages 13-22, drop-in center, support groups
Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center
Call: (206) 860-6969
Health services, counseling, community programs
PFLAG Spokane
Email: info@pflagspokane.org
Support for LGBTQ+ individuals and families
Oasis Youth Center (Tacoma)
719 Opera Alley, Tacoma
Call: (253) 671-5965
Support for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-24
LGBTQ+ Youth Talkline (National - serves WA)
Call: 1-800-246-7743
Available evenings, Pacific time
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SAFETY
Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1-800-799-7233 (National Hotline)
Text: Text "START" to 88788
Available 24/7
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
Call: (425) 226-5062 (24-hour crisis line)
Crisis services, therapy, advocacy
New Beginnings (Seattle - Domestic Violence)
Call: (206) 522-9472 (24-hour hotline)
Emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling
YWCA Pierce County Domestic Violence Services
Call: (253) 383-2593 (24-hour hotline)
Shelter, advocacy, support
Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County
Call: (425) 25-ABUSE [(425) 252-2873]
Emergency shelter, legal advocacy
YWCA Spokane Domestic Violence Services
Call: (509) 326-2255 (24-hour hotline)
Shelter, advocacy, counseling
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Find local resources: https://wscadv.org/get-help
FOOD RESOURCES
Northwest Harvest
Statewide food bank locator: www.northwestharvest.org/find-food
Call: (206) 923-8100
Second Harvest (Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho)
Call: (509) 252-6263
Food bank locator for Spokane region
Food Lifeline (Western Washington)
Find food banks: www.foodlifeline.org/find-food
Serves King, Pierce, Snohomish counties and beyond
Washington State Food Assistance
Apply for SNAP benefits: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/basic-food-program
HOUSING & SHELTER
Washington 2-1-1 Housing Resources
Call: 2-1-1
Emergency shelter referrals and housing assistance
King County Coordinated Entry for All (CEA)
Call: (206) 263-9097
Centralized access to homeless services
Mary's Place (King County Family Shelter)
Call: (206) 621-8474
Emergency shelter for families
Catholic Community Services/Catholic Housing Services
Multiple locations statewide
Find services: www.ccsww.org
Pierce County Coordinated Entry
Call: (253) 682-3401
Access to homeless services in Pierce County
SUBSTANCE USE RESOURCES
Washington Recovery Help Line
Call: 1-866-789-1511
Available 24/7 | Confidential support and treatment referrals
Washington State Substance Use Disorder Treatment Locator
Find treatment: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/bha/division-behavioral-health-and-recovery/find-treatment-near-you
Evergreen Treatment Services (Seattle)
Call: (206) 204-3506
Medication-assisted treatment, counseling
SPECIALIZED RESOURCES
Washington PAVE (Specialized Training for Parents)
Call: (800) 572-7368
Support for families of children with disabilities or special health needs
Children's Home Society of Washington - Parent Help Line
Call: 1-800-932-HOPE (4673)
Text: "PARENTHELP" to 25678
Support for parents, crisis intervention
Perinatal Support Washington
Call: (888) 404-7763
Support for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
Washington Apple Health (Medicaid)
Apply or get information: 1-800-562-3022
www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care
📞 LEGAL RESOURCES
Northwest Justice Project
Call: 1-888-201-1014 (CLEAR Hotline)
Free civil legal services for low-income Washington residents
Disability Rights Washington
Call: 1-800-562-2702
Legal advocacy for people with disabilities
Washington LawHelp
Legal information and forms for self-representation
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These resources support your healing journey between sessions and help you understand the trauma therapy process.
UNDERSTANDING EMDR THERAPY
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) - Public Information
Learn about EMDR therapy, what to expect, and how it works
Find: "What is EMDR?" video, client FAQs, research information
EMDRIA - Find an EMDR Therapist Database
www.emdria.org/find-a-therapist
Search for additional EMDR-trained therapists if needed
UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA & YOUR BRAIN
National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM)
Free trauma resources: www.nicabm.com/trauma
Articles, videos, and infographics about trauma and the nervous system
Trauma Informed Care Project - Educational Videos
Short videos explaining trauma concepts in accessible language
www.traumainformedcareproject.org
UNDERSTANDING YOUR WINDOW OF TOLERANCE
What is the Window of Tolerance?
Your "window of tolerance" is the zone where you can process emotions and thoughts effectively.
Trauma can narrow this window, leading to:
- Hyperarousal (feeling anxious, panicked, overwhelmed)
- Hypoarousal (feeling numb, shut down, disconnected)
EMDR therapy helps widen your window of tolerance over time.
Visual Resources:
- Search "Window of Tolerance diagram" for helpful visual guides
- Discuss your personal window patterns during our sessions
GROUNDING TECHNIQUES FOR TRAUMA RESPONSES
Use these when you feel overwhelmed, dissociated, or outside your window of tolerance:
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique
Notice and name:
- 5 things you can SEE
- 4 things you can TOUCH
- 3 things you can HEAR
- 2 things you can SMELL
- 1 thing you can TASTE
This technique brings you back to the present moment.
Bilateral Stimulation for Self-Soothing
- Butterfly hug: Cross arms over chest, tap alternating shoulders
- Bilateral tapping: Tap knees alternately while seated
- Walking: Notice the alternating rhythm of your steps
- Eye movements: Slowly move eyes left-right while thinking of a safe place
These use similar mechanisms to EMDR and can help regulate your nervous system.
Container Exercise
Imagine a container (box, safe, vault) where you can temporarily "store"
overwhelming thoughts or memories between sessions. Visualize placing
difficult material inside and closing it securely. You can open it when
you're ready and supported.
Safe/Calm Place Visualization
Identify a real or imagined place where you feel completely safe and calm.
Practice visiting this place in your mind, noticing all sensory details.
This becomes a resource you can access anytime you need regulation.
HELPFUL APPS FOR TRAUMA RECOVERY
PTSD Coach
Developer: US Department of Veterans Affairs
Cost: Free
Features: Education about PTSD, symptom tracking, coping tools
Available: iOS and Android
Insight Timer
Developer: Insight Network Inc.
Cost: Free (with optional premium)
Features: Guided meditations, trauma-informed practices, sleep support
Particularly helpful: Body scan meditations, grounding exercises
Available: iOS and Android
Calm
Developer: Calm.com
Cost: Free trial, then subscription
Features: Breathing exercises, sleep stories, meditation
Particularly helpful: Emergency calm exercises, box breathing
Available: iOS and Android
Breathe2Relax
Developer: National Center for Telehealth & Technology
Cost: Free
Features: Diaphragmatic breathing instruction and practice
Evidence-based stress management tool
Available: iOS and Android
Headspace
Developer: Headspace Inc.
Cost: Free trial, then subscription
Features: Meditation, mindfulness, sleep support
Particularly helpful: SOS exercises for acute stress
Available: iOS and Android
Virtual Hope Box
Developer: US Department of Veterans Affairs
Cost: Free
Features: Customizable coping tools, distraction activities, inspirational messages
Available: iOS and Android
RECOMMENDED READING
For Understanding Trauma:
- "What Happened to You?" by Bruce Perry, MD & Oprah Winfrey
Accessible conversation about trauma's impact
- "Waking the Tiger" by Peter Levine, PhD
Understanding trauma through the body
For EMDR Clients Specifically:
- "Getting Past Your Past" by Francine Shapiro, PhD
Written by EMDR's founder, explains the therapy process
- "EMDR: The Breakthrough Therapy" by Francine Shapiro, PhD & Margot Silk Forrest
Comprehensive guide to EMDR therapy
For Complex Trauma & Dissociation:
- "The Haunted Self" by Onno van der Hart, Ellert Nijenhuis, & Kathy Steele
Advanced but thorough explanation of structural dissociation
- "Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation" by Suzette Boon, Kathy Steele, & Onno van der Hart
Practical workbook for dissociative symptoms
For Attachment & Relationships:
- "Attached" by Amir Levine, MD & Rachel Heller
Understanding attachment styles in relationships
- "The Power of Attachment" by Diane Poole Heller, PhD
Healing insecure attachment patterns
PODCASTS ABOUT TRAUMA & HEALING
"The Trauma Therapist Podcast" with Guy Macpherson
Interviews with trauma experts, EMDR discussions, clinical insights
"Speaking of Trauma" with Rich Simon
In-depth conversations about trauma treatment approaches
"Therapist Uncensored"
Attachment, neuroscience, and relationships explained accessibly
"The Polyvagal Podcast" with Dr. Stephen Porges
Understanding your nervous system and autonomic responses
"On Being" with Krista Tippett
Occasional episodes featuring trauma experts like Bessel van der Kolk
SELF-CARE BETWEEN SESSIONS
Processing trauma is demanding work. Honor your healing process:
Physical Self-Care:
- Get adequate sleep (trauma processing happens during sleep)
- Move your body gently (walking, stretching, yoga)
- Eat regularly and stay hydrated
- Limit alcohol and caffeine if they affect your regulation
Emotional Self-Care:
- Journal about your experiences and progress
- Connect with safe, supportive people
- Engage in activities that bring you joy
- Practice self-compassion (talk to yourself as you would a friend)
Between-Session Support:
- Use your container exercise if material feels overwhelming
- Practice your safe/calm place visualization
- Return to grounding techniques as needed
- Remember: healing isn't linear; fluctuations are normal
RESEARCH & EVIDENCE
EMDR is recognized as an effective trauma treatment by:
- American Psychiatric Association
- World Health Organization
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- US Department of Defense
- International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Research Database:
EMDRIA Research Overview: www.emdria.org/research-overview
Peer-reviewed studies demonstrating EMDR's effectiveness
TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA & MOVEMENT
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Resources:
- Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)
Find certified instructors: www.traumasensitiveyoga.com
- Yoga for First Responders
Free resources: www.yogaforfirstresponders.org
- "Overcoming Trauma through Yoga" by David Emerson
Book combining research and practice
Why Movement Helps:
Trauma is stored in the body. Gentle, mindful movement can help:
- Release stored tension and stress
- Reconnect you with your body
- Regulate your nervous system
- Build sense of safety and control
Remember: These resources supplement our work together but don't replace it.
Bring questions, observations, and experiences to our sessions so we can
integrate them into your healing process.
Your trauma history matters, and so does your healing. You deserve support, patience, and compassion from others and from yourself.
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List of Minnesota Mental Health Providers of Color (created by Larry Yang, a therapist in MN)
Ayana Therapy
Black Mental Health Alliance
Black Virtual Therapist Directory
Therapy for Black Girls
Melanin and Mental Health
Latinx Therapy Directory
Therapy For Latinx Network
South Asian Therapist Network
We R Native: a collection of mental health resources for Native American youth
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective: a therapist directory that includes sliding scale/financial needThe Weight Room: Therapy/Coaching for Black and Brown men