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Helpful resources

A curated collection of mental health, crisis, recovery, and wellbeing resources to help you find information, support, and a next step.

The resources listed here are intended to provide additional information you may find helpful. Inclusion does not indicate endorsement by James Donaldson or Your Gift of Life Foundation.

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Resources by topic

Crisis & community support

Immediate support and trusted community organizations.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7 confidential support for people in distress and those who care about them.

Crisis Connections

Washington support programs including the 24-hour crisis line, Teen Link, and the WA Warm Line.

NAMI Washington

Education, support, and advocacy for people affected by mental health conditions.

NAVOS

Mental health and wellness support for children, young people, adults, and families in King County.

Mental Health America: Finding Therapy

Guidance for finding mental health services and crisis support.

Anxiety, depression & mental health

Clear information to better understand common mental health concerns.

Depression self-help test

Learn more about depression and take a self-assessment.

Helping someone through anxiety

Practical guidance for supporting someone experiencing anxiety.

Mental health and sleep

Explore the connection between sleep and emotional wellbeing.

Mental illness guide

An overview of mental health conditions, symptoms, and support options.

Mental health and vision

Learn about the relationship between vision and mental health.

Recovery & substance use

Resources for recovery, treatment education, and substance-use support.

Start Your Recovery

Support and information for overcoming substance misuse.

Alcohol treatment options

Learn about alcohol addiction treatment and recovery pathways.

Inpatient rehabilitation

An overview of inpatient treatment options for substance use disorders.

Alcohol and depression

Explore the connection between alcohol use and depression.

Trauma and substance abuse

Learn about trauma’s connection to substance use and recovery.

Youth, family & online wellbeing

Supportive reading for young people, families, caregivers, and schools.

Teen suicide prevention

Information for recognizing and responding to suicide risk in teens and young adults.

Back-to-school anxiety

Understanding and easing anxiety for school children and families.

Mental health in college students

Resources addressing mental health needs during higher education.

Cyberbullying statistics

Current cyberbullying statistics and what they mean for families.

Healthy phone habits for teens

Tips for helping teenagers stay safer while using smartphones.

Veterans & first responders

Focused support for service members, veterans, and emergency professionals.

First responder addiction & mental health

Information about recovery support for emergency responders.

Mental health issues affecting first responders

An overview of common mental health concerns among first responders.

VA mental health services

Find VA support for PTSD, depression, grief, anxiety, and other needs.

Veteran suicide prevention

Why it is vital to talk about suicide risk before and after service.

PTSD and car accidents

Information about PTSD after a motor vehicle accident.

Wellbeing & everyday life

Practical resources for healthier routines, relationships, and resilience.

Tips to improve emotional wellbeing

Simple actions and daily practices that can support your wellbeing.

Benefits of having a dog

Research-backed ways companionship with a dog can support wellbeing.

Living a healthy lifestyle

Thirty practical steps toward healthy daily habits.

Support for seniors’ mental health

A guide to mental health conditions that affect older adults.

Job and career guide

Career guidance for people living with mental health conditions.

Need immediate support?

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 in the United States.

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You are not alone.

Reaching out for support is a sign of strength. If you need help finding the right next step, please contact us.

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