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    LightHeart Mental Health

    LightHeart Mental Health

    LightHeart Mental Health is an outpatient behavioral health provider serving children (age 5+) through adults across King and Pierce Counties, with locations in Redmond, Bothell, Edmonds, Northgate, Fremont, Federal Way, and Tacoma (with Renton opening soon).
     
    Services include therapy, psychiatry, and medication management, with both in-person and telehealth options available. LightHeart maintains no waitlists for outpatient care, accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most major commercial insurance plans, and prioritizes timely access to support.
     
    The clinical team includes multilingual providers offering services in Spanish, Amharic, Portuguese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, and more, with interpreter services available to reduce language barriers. Specialized treatment options such as TMS and Spravato are also available for individuals experiencing treatment-resistant depression.
     
    LightHeart works collaboratively with but not limited to families, schools, community based organizations, diverse community organizations, primary care, ob/gyn, pediatricians, and hospital systems to support continuity of care and reduce gaps in services.
    Contact:
    Tasnim Rehamani
    Regional Outreach Manager
    Email: ta*************@******************es.com    
    Phone: (206) 524-5241
    Referrals and Intake: (206) 690-6114
    tinyurl.com/LightHeart-Support
     
     
    King County Resource Line

    King County Resource Line

    King County 2-1-1 connects people to the help they need. They provide the most comprehensive information on health and human services, whether it’s for housing, financial needs, or the location of the nearest food bank.

    Call 1-877-211-9274 or Text 2-1-1

    for more information

    Psychology Today <br>Therapist Finder

    Psychology Today
    Therapist Finder

    Call: 1-877-500-9276

    Psychology Today offers an extensive directory of the best therapists, psychologists, & psychiatrists, including their availability, type of insurance accepted (Including Medicaid), and searchable by zip/specialty.

    Kindering

    Kindering is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children with special needs and their families in the Pacific Northwest region. Founded in 1962, Kindering has grown to become one of the largest providers of comprehensive early intervention services in Washington state.

    Mission and Services

    Kindering's mission is to ensure that all children reach their full potential. To achieve this, Kindering offers a wide range of services, including:

    • Early intervention therapy: Occupational, physical, speech, and behavioral therapy for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
    • Family support: Parent education, counseling, and connection to community resources.
    • Specialized preschool programs: Inclusive classrooms that promote the social, emotional, and academic development of children with special needs.
    • Care coordination: Assistance navigating the complex system of services and supports available for children with special needs.

    Impact and Reach

    Kindering serves over 4,000 children and their families each year, making it one of the leading providers of early intervention services in the region. The organization has a network of five centers located throughout King and Snohomish counties, allowing them to reach families across a wide geographic area.

    Kindering's comprehensive approach and commitment to evidence-based practices have led to measurable positive outcomes for the children and families they serve. Many children who receive Kindering's services demonstrate significant improvements in their developmental progress and are better prepared to succeed in school and beyond.

    For more information about Kindering and how you can support their mission, please visit their website at www.kindering.org.

    QTBIPOC Therapy

    QTBIPOC Therapy

    MEND Seattle provides quality, reasonable-cost mental health counseling to individuals, couples and groups. They are a collective of healers with diverse educational backgrounds and identities committed to an anti-oppressive and liberatory approach to therapy

    MEND emphasizes serving the QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Community. 

    Visit our About Us page to learn more about who we are.

    Youth Mental Health Therapy

    Youth Mental Health Therapy

    Ivy Mental Health is enthusiastic about providing mental health therapy to youth and young adults. Whether you are seeking support for depression, anxiety, trauma, stress reduction, identity development, or simply looking for a professional to process life’s largest challenges with, you’ve come to the right place. 

    Ivyanne Van Der Peet is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with several years of experience in providing therapy to children and adults. She has worked in various Mental Healthcare settings ranging from outpatient to inpatient and partial hospitalization programs. She is deeply passionate about supporting others through their struggles and enjoy connecting with others.

    Visit ivymentalhealth.com for more information.

    ASSISTED LIVING FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

    ASSISTED LIVING FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

    Mental health disorders can occur at any age, and seniors are especially vulnerable to issues such as depression, anxiety and cognitive impairment. Age-related issues such as Alzheimer’s disease, mobility loss and chronic health concerns, such as COPD and diabetes, all impact seniors’ physical and mental health, leading to co-occurring illnesses.

    The Assisted Living Research Institute has created a explorative guide to the intersection of mental health conditions and senior living. If you or a loved one want to learn more, click here to be taken to their guide.

    The topics in the guide provided includes the following sections:

    Medicaid is a joint federal and state program, so its rules, coverage plans and even its name all vary by state.

    In Washington, Medicaid is called Apple Health and is administered by the Washington State Health Care Authority. Apple Health will help pay for long term care for Washington residents in a nursing home, in their home, the home of a loved one, an adult family home (comparable to adult foster care). 

    Click here to view the full article!

    Testing.com <br> Drug Testing FAQ

    Testing.com
    Drug Testing FAQ

    Testing.com is a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to better health through laboratory medicine. 
    They work with their Medical Review Board, consisting of authorities in their medical and scientific field, to review cutting-edge medical research and developments. They provide people with trusted and reliable information to help them make informed health decisions.
    They have partnered with many leading health organizations worldwide, such as the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science, to provide communities with access to our medical guides. Their collection of approachable and actionable guides sheds light on important questions and helps individuals make informed health decisions.
    You can check out their guide to answer your questions about drug testing by clicking the link below: 

    Testing.com Drug Testing Info

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    SUPE: Substance Use Prevention Education

    SUPE: Substance Use Prevention Education

    These resources can be beneficial, especially now, since summer vacation tends to be a time when most kids have more free time and less supervision. 

    • Parent's Guide to Fentanyl: This comprehensive guide equips parents with valuable information, including tips, warning signs, and helpful videos/articles. It empowers parents to protect their children from the dangers of fentanyl and make informed decisions regarding substance use.
    • Protecting Children From Online Drug Dealers: In the digital age, online drug dealing poses a significant threat. Our resource provides essential tools to safeguard children, including the "Emoji code" to identify online drug dealing, insights into the dark web, and online safety measures.
    Community Health Plan Washington

    Community Health Plan Washington

    Licensed Health Insurance from a Certified Enrollment Specialist!

    Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW) has been providing quality health care to Washington families and supporting your choices for health care since 1992.

    You’re the expert on your health and well-being. Our mission is to support you in making the best health care decisions for you and your family.

    Sandra Romero is a Licensed Enrollment Specialist who will be at the Together Center monthly to provide information for you and your family. 

    Click Here to Learn More

    Therapy for Adults

    Therapy for Adults

    Michelle Solomon, LICSW, provides virtual therapy across WA State and walk and talk therapy in South Seattle to adults 18+. She specializes in working with individuals with bipolar disorder, burned out professionals, and family therapy for mental health caregivers supporting a loved one with serious mental illness.

    If you're wanting to create a better work-life balance, regain a sense of control, learn to set healthy boundaries, communicate more effectively, and prioritize your self-care, please visit her website to learn more and schedule a free 15-minute consult today: 
    rootsofcompassiontherapy.com 

    Click Here to Learn More

    Printable Crisis Help Brochure

    Printable Crisis Help Brochure

    The Seattle Times has created a printable version of our guide to helping someone in Washington experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis.

    You can download the guide at the link below!

    DOWNLOAD HERE

    Call: 1-866-833-6546 

    Call: 1-866-833-6546 

    Teen Link empowers youth to make positive and self-respecting decisions about their lives and provides resources and assistance to help them. Teen Link includes a statewide teen-answered help line, online chat support, youth suicide prevention training, community outreach and education, and resource guides. Teen Link focuses on serving youth in the Seattle-King County area and Washington State.

    Live Another Day - Live Another Day believes in equal access to life-saving mental health and substance use resources. This website provides extensive information on the best resources available.

    Detox Local - An excellent resource that features abundant information including mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community.

    Eating Recovery Center specializes in treating children, teens and adults struggling with eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, diabulimia, binge eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder and co-occurring conditions.

    Located near nature parks and central to vast networks of green spaces, ERC Bellevue offers high level eating disorder treatment for adults, adolescents, and children.

    Click Here to learn more about the treatment options ERC offers.

    Bellevue Workforce Education Program

    Bellevue Workforce Education Program

    Are you receiving Basic Food Assistance (SNAP/EBT) or were you denied because you are a student? Are you receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)? Are you receiving Unemployment Insurance or recently (last four years) exhausted Unemployment Insurance and haven’t got back to work? Do you consider yourself an individual that qualifies for low-income programs? If so, then see if you qualify for Workforce Education funding:

    Click Here to apply anytime, even between quarters!

    OR

    Contact Kris Van Dyke at: kr**********@*************ge.edu

    if you have any questions.

    Excellent Care, Decency & Optimal Living

    Excellent Care, Decency & Optimal Living

    Excellent Care, Decency, and Optimal Living (ECDOL) is a website created to help individuals find the right care for themselves and their loved ones. They provide detailed information on Assisted Living and other senior care options, to help you in your important decision. ECDOL is a national resource, and can provide information state by state.

    To get started, read their Comprehensive Guide to Elderly Community Resources.

    To learn more about the continuing threat of fentanyl, and how to talk to an adult child or grandchild about it, read their Senior's Guide to Fentanyl.

    Youth and Young Adult Resources

    Youth and Young Adult Resources

    Find information intended to help provide young people, educators, parents, and caregivers with the resources they need.

    From a free downloadable coloring and activity book to a teen mental heath education presentation, to a guide for navigating college with a mental health condition, this page has resources for all young people.

    This page also contains handy information for parents, caregivers, and educators, like a one-pager on how to start a conversation about mental health and an example week of wellness activities that can be used at home.

    Learn More Here: Youth and Young Adult Resources | NAMI

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    HeroHouse NW

    HeroHouse NW

    Hero House NW is an administrative and advocacy organization that supports a network of Clubhouses across Washington state (including Bellevue, Seattle, and Everett). Unlike traditional clinical programs, the Clubhouse model focuses on a "work-ordered day" where members and staff work side-by-side to run the organization. They provide evidence-based support for:

    • Employment: Transitional, supported, and independent job placement.

    • Education: Peer-led support for returning to school or vocational training.

    • Social Connection: A safe space to build lasting relationships and reduce isolation.

    • Wellness: Integrated programs focused on health, nutrition, and housing stability.

    Click here to learn more: Hero House NW

    Call: 866-789-1511

    Call: 866-789-1511

    The Washington Recovery Help Line is an anonymous and confidential help line that provides crisis intervention and referral services for Washington State residents. Professionally trained volunteers and staff are available to provide emotional support 24 hours a day, and offer local treatment resources for substance abuse, problem gambling and mental health as well as to other community services.

    Samuel Kane, Ph.D.

    Samuel Kane, Ph.D.

    Dr. Samuel Kane is an expert in AD/HD, learning disabilities, psychiatric issues, and neuropsychological disorders. With an extensive academic and professional background specializing in neuropsychological and learning disability assessment, he is dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults understand their own path, both academically and personally.
     
    Serving: Children, Adolescents, and Adults
    Areas of Expertise: AD/HD, Learning Disabilities, Emotional Functioning, Behavioral Disorders
    Approaches: Neuropsychological Assessment, Educational & Academic Testing, Psychological Testing & Evaluation, Intelligence Testing, Gifted/Twice-Exceptional Testing.
     
    Website: drsamuelkane.com 
    Phone: (425) 276-1483
    Crisis Connections

    Crisis Connections

    Formerly Crisis Clinic, Crisis Connections has the largest database of resources in King County, hands down, with staff updating their database every day. More than 5,000 services and 1,500 agencies by category & zip code.

    Catalyst Counseling

    Catalyst Counseling

    Summer is the ideal time to start or continue your mental health journey.  Our new clinicians have openings available now, so it's the perfect opportunity to connect and start seeing progress.  We invite you to schedule an appointment today and take advantage of these open slots while they last. Whether you're seeking individual therapy, couples counseling, or family sessions, our team is here to help you thrive.

    If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please fill out our intake form HERE.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at we*****@****************ng.net or just reply to this email. We are here to support you every step of the way.

    Catalyst wants to help you find the best services to meet your needs. They offer mental health therapy through a few different ways:

    • Office Based: Catalyst’s main office-based services are primarily in Woodinville.

      Office-based therapists can serve individuals (teens aged 15+ to adults), families, and couples. Call their main number at (425) 998-9769 to get connected to a therapist today. Check out their office-based team.

    • Telehealth: Catalyst can offer counseling services via interactive audio and video conferencing. It utilizes HIPAA-compliant video services to ensure your information is protected. Their telehealth services also provide care in multiple languages!

    If you are interested in Telehealth, please get in touch with your insurance company to see if your plan covers it. For any other questions, call their main number.

    Tax Savings for Washington Workers

    Tax Savings for Washington Workers

    Starting in 2023, eligible individuals and families can receive the Working Families Tax Credit – a tax refund up to $1,200 for Washington workers.

    This is a new tax credit program, Pim Savvy is here to help families learn more about cost-saving strategies and develop cost effective strategies that make life easier for their families.

    Click Here to learn more about this exciting new tax credit program!

    VITA stands for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.  VITA is an IRS program that offers FREE tax help for taxpayers who qualify. VITA is a trusted source for preparing tax returns. All VITA volunteers who prepare returns must take and pass tax law training that meets or exceeds IRS standards.

     Click Here to Get in Touch with a Tax Pro Now! 

     
     
    Call: 1-877-500-9276

    Call: 1-877-500-9276

    Washington Warm Line is a peer support help line for people living with emotional and mental health challenges. Calls are answered by specially-trained volunteers who have lived experience with mental health challenges. They have a deep understanding of what you are going through and are here to provide emotional support, comfort, and information. All calls are confidential.

    Call: 1-800-294-8481

    Call: 1-800-294-8481

    A leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. We have been featured by AARP, The Administration for Community Living, The National Legal Resource Center, and Forbes, as well as referenced by many governmental agencies and organizations across the Internet.

    Skypoint Recovery

    Skypoint Recovery

    Skypoint Recovery offers comprehensive, evidence-based care for individuals seeking recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Their accredited facility combines advanced clinical treatments with individualized support programs, delivered by experienced healthcare professionals.

    Learn more about the signs of a "functional" addict through Skypoint Recovery's guide: What Is a Functional Addict?

    Curious about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma treatment? Learn more through their guide: EDMR For Trauma.

    Affordable Health Insurance

    Affordable Health Insurance

    On Affordable Health Insurance, you’ve got expert guidance. An industry-expert editorial team dedicated to providing you with reliable and useful health insurance information authors and reviews every guide on Affordable Health Insurance. You can apply for health insurance programs anytime! Eligibility redeterminations are conducted regularly. If you qualify, you can have both Medicare and Medicaid.

    “I was sure that my circumstances were too unique and required more expertise and care than an 800 number could possibly provide. When I finally did call, I spoke with a  compassionate person who listened and understood my needs before providing me with the answers and the help I needed.”