Question 1

I NEED IMMEDIATE MENTAL HEALTH HELP

Accepted Answer

988 : SUICIDE & CRISIS LINE (https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/)
The 988 three-digit phone number, or a text to 741741, connects you quickly to what was formerly know as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This service provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for You or Your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. You can still call the old number: (800)273-8255 to be connected to this service.

WASHINGTON CRISIS CONNECTIONS(https://www.crisisconnections.org/24-hour-crisis-line/)
For immediate help in times of emotional crisis for You, Your family, or friends in need, call the 24-Hour Crisis Line: 866-4CRISIS or (866) 427-4747.

WA WARM LINE (877) 500-9276 (https://www.crisisconnections.org/wa-warm-line/)
WA 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. Monday-Friday from 5:00-9:00 PM and Saturday-Sunday from 12:30-9:00 PM

Question 2

I NEED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT / SUPPORT

Accepted Answer

SMASH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (https://www.smashseattle.org/join)
SMASH works with a therapy telehealth provider to give musicians access to 12 low-cost mental health sessions. If you already have a mental health provider, we can help subsidize your payments.

BACKLINE(http://backline.care)
Mental health & wellness resources for music industry professionals and their families.

UVCARES BEHAVORIAL HEALTH(https://uvcares.org/programs/)
UVCares is a nonprofit organization that delivers mental healthcare while addressing barriers that include access, affordability, and community outreach. Programs Include:

• Adult and adolescent behavior health for individuals, couples, and family units
 • Drug and Alcohol Program
 • Group Therapy Focusing on Depression and Anxiety Disorders

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES (https://ccsww.org/get-help/mental-health-services/)
The CCSWW Family Behavioral Health System,  strives to provide care that is strengths-based, family driven, and culturally relevant. Their team, which includes therapists, a child psychiatrist, and support staff, offers assessment and individual service planning, case management, psychiatric services, mental health counseling, and parenting classes. In addition, 24/7 crisis response is available for all of our enrolled clients.

Question 3

ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES FOR BIPOC MENTAL HEALTH

Accepted Answer

Brown Girl Therapy (https://www.instagram.com/browngirltherapy/?utm_source=ig_embed)is an online community founded by therapist-in-training Sahaj Kaur Kohli, focused on promoting therapy and unpacking bicultural identity.

Inclusive Therapists (https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/)aims to make the process of seeking therapy simpler and safer for all people, especially marginalized populations.

Melanin and Mental Health (https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com/)connects individuals with culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities.

The National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) (https://www.nqttcn.com/?fbclid=IwAR0dqlNteVNhdMRy0vn2dQBNVd1yztjlEhVMlyKDpZr25UTdB5OuTcnvZOQ)is a healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color (QTPoC).

Question 4

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY

Accepted Answer

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM) (https://www.beam.community/)is a training, movement building, and grant-making organization dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black and marginalized communities.

Black Girls Smile Inc. (https://www.blackgirlssmile.org/)promotes positive mental health for young African American girls.

Black Men Heal (https://blackmenheal.org/)works to provide access to mental health treatment, psycho-education, and community resources to men of color.

Black Mental Health Alliance (https://blackmentalhealth.com/)develops, promotes, and sponsors trusted, culturally-relevant educational forums, training, and referral services that support the health and wellbeing of Black people and other vulnerable communities.

Black Mental Wellness (https://www.blackmentalwellness.com/)provides access to evidence-based information and resources about mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective, highlights and increases the diversity of mental health professionals, and decreases the mental health stigma in the Black community. (Instagram)(https://www.instagram.com/blackmentalwellness/)

Black Therapists Rock A(https://www.blacktherapistsrock.com/) community of Black therapists working to heal generational trauma.

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (https://borislhensonfoundation.org/donate/)provides support for and brings awareness to mental health issues that plague the African American community.

Depressed While Black (https://www.depressedwhileblack.com/)An online community, blog, and video hub for Black mental health.

A Growing List Of Black Mental Health Resources (https://www.ebony.com/life/black-mental-health-resources/)from Ebony

The Loveland Foundation (https://thelovelandfoundation.org/)provides financial support for therapy for Black women and girls.

Pretty Brown Girl’(https://prettybrowngirl.com/)s mission is to empower Black and Brown girls while encouraging self-acceptance by cultivating social, emotional & intellectual well-being. (Instagram)(https://www.instagram.com/prettybrowngirls/)

Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness (https://www.sistaafya.com/)sustains the mental wellness of Black women through building community, sharing information, and connecting Black women to quality mental wellness services.

Transparent Black Girl (https://www.transparentblackgirl.com/)is a wellness collective shattering unconventional stigmas surrounding what it means to be well for black women.

Therapy for Black Girls (https://therapyforblackgirls.com/)is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. (Twitter (https://twitter.com/therapy4bgirls)| Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/therapyforblackgirls)| Podcast)(https://therapyforblackgirls.com/podcast/)

Therapy for Black Men (https://www.instagram.com/therapyforblkmen/)is a directory to help men of color in their search for a therapist.

The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (https://www.tupacshakurfoundation.org/)addresses mental health conditions and eradicates the effects of trauma on the Black community by providing access to therapeutic resources, creative arts, and education designed to support mental health, physical wellness, and overall development.

Question 5

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER (AAPI) COMMUNITY

Accepted Answer

Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA)’(https://aapaonline.org/)s mission is to advance the mental health and well-being of Asian American communities through research, professional practice, education, and policy.

Asian Mental Health Collective (https://www.asianmhc.org/resources-directory/)| It is the mission of the Asian Mental Health Collective to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health within the Asian community.

Asians Do Therapy (https://asiansdotherapy.com/)Resources for Reducing Stigma and Increasing Accessibility; Podcast (https://asiansdotherapy.buzzsprout.com/)

Asians for Mental Health (https://linktr.ee/asiansformentalhealth)Resources for the Asian community compiled by Jenny Wang, PhD (Instagram)(https://www.instagram.com/asiansformentalhealth/)

National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA) (https://www.naapimha.org/)promotes the mental health and well-being of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Since its founding, NAAPIMHA strives to raise awareness of the role of mental health in an individual’s health and well-being, especially in Asian American Pacific Islander communities throughout the country.

Question 6

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR SOUTH ASIAN COMMUNITY

Accepted Answer

Brown Girl Trauma (https://browngirltrauma.com/)| An online community aimed at destigmatizing mental illness and empowering others to seek mental health support. (Instagram)(https://www.instagram.com/browngirltrauma/?utm_source=ig_embed)

The South Asian Mental Health Alliance (SAMHAA) (http://samhaa.org/)is a non-profit community network engaging, educating and mobilizing the BC South Asian community around issues related to mental health.

South Asian Therapists (https://southasiantherapists.org/)Directory (Instagram)(https://www.instagram.com/southasiantherapists/?utm_source=ig_embed)

Desi LGBTQ+ Helpline for South Asians(https://www.deqh.org/)

Question 7

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR NATIVE AMERICAN & INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY

Accepted Answer

Behavioral Health (https://www.nihb.org/behavioral_health/behavioral_health.php)from The National Indian Health Board

Behavioral Health Programs (https://caih.jhu.edu/programs/category/behavioral-health)at Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health

Native And Indigenous Communities And Mental Health(https://www.mhanational.org/issues/native-and-indigenous-communities-and-mental-health#:~:text=Mental%20Health%20Resources%20for%20Native%20and%20Indigenous%20Communities&text=StrongHearts%20Native%20Helpline%20%3A%20The%20StrongHearts,a.m.%20to%2010%20p.m.%20CT.)

The Suicide Prevention Guide for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities(http://www.oneskycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/AGuidetoSuicidePreventionFINAL.pdf)

Question 8

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR HISPANIC/LATINX/LATINE COMMUNITY

Accepted Answer

American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry (ASHP)(http://www.americansocietyhispanicpsychiatry.com/)

The Buena Salud Guide to Understanding Depression and Enjoying Life (https://www.buenasaludpress.com/press-release-depression)Hispanic/Latinx (https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Hispanic-Latinx)

Latinx Therapy|(https://latinxtherapy.com/) Latinx therapist directory, speaker finder, training, and mental health resources

National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA)(http://www.nlbha.org/)

Therapy for Latinx (https://www.therapyforlatinx.com/)Directory

Question 9

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR LGBTQIA+

Accepted Answer

LGBT National Help Center(http://www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org/)

SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline (https://www.sageusa.org/what-we-do/sage-national-lgbt-elder-hotline/)

Trans Lifeline (https://translifeline.org/)

Desi LGBTQ+ Helpline for South Asians (https://www.deqh.org/)

The Trevor Project (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/)

10 Tips for Finding LGBT-Affirming Services (https://www.sageusa.org/resource-posts/10-tips-for-finding-lgbt-affirming-services-2/)

How To Find an LGBTQ+ Therapist(https://www.them.us/story/how-to-find-a-queer-therapist)

LGBTQ Psychotherapists of Color (QTOC) (https://www.lgbtqpsychotherapistsofcolor.com/)

Pride Counseling(https://pridecounseling.com/)

QTPOC Mental Health Practitioner Directory - National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (https://www.nqttcn.com/directory)

Questions to Help QTBIPOC Find Affirming Mental Health Providers(https://screening.mhanational.org/content/questions-help-qtbipoc-find-affirming-mental-health-providers/)

Referral Directory - Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists(https://www.aasect.org/referral-directory)

World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) (https://www.wpath.org/provider/search)

It Gets Better (https://itgetsbetter.org/)

The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook: Skills for Navigating Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression(https://www.newharbinger.com/9781626259461/the-queer-and-transgender-resilience-workbook/)

Rest For Resistance (https://restforresistance.com/)- QTPOC Mental Health

TrevorSpace - Community for LGBTQ Young People(http://trevorspace.org/)

Ingersoll Gender Center (https://ingersollgendercenter.org/)- An organization by and for transgender and gender nonconforming people providing mutual support through peer led support groups, advocating in navigating resources, community organizing, and education — all in the pursuit of our collective self-determination.

Question 10

I NEED HELP FINDING A MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER

Accepted Answer

ONLINETHERAPY.COM PROVIDER DATABASE (https://www.onlinetherapy.com/therapists/wa/seattle/)
Finding the right therapist can be a tricky issue. You need to find someone who specializes in the issues you care about the most, has the right credentials, is accessible at times when you’re accessible, and whose cost is not prohibitive. This database aims to help you find the right therapist who fulfills all your mental health needs in the Seattle area.

Question 11

I AM GOING ON TOUR

Accepted Answer

MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT FOR TOURING MUSICIANS(https://www.smashseattle.org/post/mental-health-tips-touring-musicians)
A fun, informative guide to feeling healthy and grounded on the road, even when everything around you gets chaotic.

MUSICARES VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS(https://www.musicares.org/get-help/addiction-recovery)
Free support groups on a variety of topics, specifically for musicians and other music industry folks, that can be attended virtually on the road or at home.

Question 12

I NEED HELP ACCESSING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT

Accepted Answer

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS(https://www.aa.org/find-aa/north-america?lat=47.5014209&lng=-122.2549736&geolocation_geocoder_address=Seattle%2C+WA+98178%2C+USA)
A.A. has been helping alcoholics recover for more than 80 years.  A.A.'s program of recovery is built on the simple foundation of one alcoholic sharing with another. Visit this link to find an AA meeting in the Seattle area.  (https://www.aa.org/find-aa/north-america?lat=47.5014209&lng=-122.2549736&geolocation_geocoder_address=Seattle%2C+WA+98178%2C+USA)

GREATER SEATTLE INTERGROUP OF AA (https://www.seattleaa.org/)
Seattle-specific AA.

SECULAR AA (https://www.aasecular.org/)
Find sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous without having to accept anyone else’s beliefs or deny their own. Secular AA does not endorse or oppose any form of religion or belief system and operates in accordance with the Third Tradition of the Alcoholics Anonymous Program: “the only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking.”

MEETING GUIDE APP (https://www.aa.org/meeting-guide-app)
Brought to you by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., Meeting Guide is a free of charge app that provides meeting information from A.A. service entities in an easy-to-access format.

SMART RECOVERY(https://www.smartrecovery.org/)
SMART Recovery has helped millions of people around the world beat their addictions and lead rich, happy, healthy lives. SMARTRECOVERY is FREE and available to anybody with any addictive problem.

MUSICCARES(https://www.musicares.org/get-help/addiction-recovery)
MusiCares operates a Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Program that recognizes those issues unique to music professionals at any stage of their career. They offer eligible individuals financial assistance and resources for psychotherapy, coaching and psychiatric expenses, inpatient and outpatient treatment, detox and sober living costs.

WASHINGTON RECOVERY HELPLINE(https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/)
The Washington Recovery Help Line is a program of Crisis Connections. (https://www.crisisconnections.org/)They offer an anonymous, confidential 24-hour help line for Washington State residents. This help line is for those experiencing substance use disorder, problem gambling, and/or a mental health challenge. Their professionally-trained volunteers and staff provide emotional support. They can also connect callers with local treatment resources or more community services.

OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES(https://ccsww.org/get-help/addiction-recovery-services/)
Catholic Community Services provides a full continuum of outpatient Substance Use Disorder treatment services in Snohomish, Whatcom, and Skagit counties, as well as two specialized recovery and treatment centers in King County.

IDEAL OPTION(https://www.idealoption.com/)
Ideal Option is a national leader in office-based medication-assisted treatment for addiction to opioids, alcohol, and other substances. Patients are scheduled for their first appointment within 24 hours or on the same day if possible. Walk-ins are welcome and urgent referrals from community partners such as jails and emergency departments are prioritized. All forms of insurance including Medicaid and Medicare are accepted and financial assistance and payment plans are available.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY PROVIDER DATABASE (https://www.aaap.org/education/resources/patients/find-a-specialist/)
The AAAP Patient Referral Program (or Physician Locator) is a listing of AAAP Members.

THE ASSOCIATION FOR ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS DIRECTORY (https://www.naadac.org/sap-directory?locsearch=98178&loccountry=US&locdistance=100&sortdir=distance-asc)
This directory lists addiction professionals that have demonstrated commitment to quality standards and leadership in the addiction profession in our area.

UVCARES BEHAVORIAL HEALTH(https://uvcares.org/programs/)
UVCares is a nonprofit organization that delivers mental healthcare while addressing barriers that include access, affordability, and community outreach. Programs Include:

• Adult and adolescent behavior health for individuals, couples, and family units
 • Drug and Alcohol Program
 • Group Therapy Focusing on Depression and Anxiety Disorders

MODERATION MANAGEMENT (https://moderation.org/)
Moderation Management is a lay-led non-profit dedicated to reducing the harm caused by the misuse of alcohol.

Question 13

I NEED NARCAN/NALOXONE

Accepted Answer

WHERE TO FIND NALOXONE(https://stopoverdose.org/section/find-naloxone-near-you/)
Find the closest naloxone pharmacy or program to you including a mail order option for those in King County.

OVERDOSE RISK TEXT ALERTS(https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKING/subscriber/new?topic_id=WAKING_1403)
Sign up to receive alerts about overdose risks throughout King County.

Question 14

I NEED TO FIND CLEAN NEEDLES

Accepted Answer

KING COUNTY NEEDLE EXCHANGE (https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/hiv-std/patients/drug-use-harm-reduction/needle-exchange.aspx)
Needle exchange is a public health program for people who use drugs by injection (PWID). Needle exchange programs provide new, sterile syringes and clean injection equipment in exchange for used, contaminated syringes. They also get drug users into drug treatment and health care. Other services include testing for HIV, hepatitis, TB and other infections to which drug users are prone; treatment readiness counseling and case management services; education about harms associated with drug use and how to minimize them; and safe disposal of contaminated equipment.

WASHINGTON STATE SYRINGE SERVICE PROGRAM DIRECTORY(https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/legacy/Documents/5620//150-096-SyringeServicePrograms2018.pdf)
List of programs in WA State, provided by the WA State Department of Health.

Question 15

I NEED HELP WITH HEPATITIS

Accepted Answer

SEATTLE STEP CLINIC (https://hepeducation.org/programs/seattle-step-clinic/)
Seattle STEP Clinic is a collaboration between the Hepatitis Education Project (Harm Reduction) and Country Doctor Community Health Centers (Medical) to provide rapid access to medications for opioid use disorder.  Seattle STEP Clinic hours are Tuesday – Thursday from 1 PM to 5 PM.

HEPATITIS EDUCATION PROJECT (https://hepeducation.org/programs/)
The Hepatitis Education Project is committed to improving health of underserved communities disproportionately impacted by viral hepatitis.

MUSICIANS' MENTAL HEALTH
& WELLNESS FUND

SMASH works with in-person and telehealth providers to provide musicians with free and low-cost mental health care for musicians. If you already have a mental health provider, we can pay your provider directly.

Don't have a provider? We can help find the right one for you.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

MUSICIANS' MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS FUND

SMASH works with in-person and telehealth providers to provide musicians with free and low-cost mental health care for musicians. If you already have a mental health provider, we can pay your provider directly. Don't have a provider? We can help find the right one for you.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

MUSICIANS' MENTAL HEALTH
& WELLNESS FUND

SMASH works with in-person and telehealth providers to provide musicians with free and low-cost mental health care for musicians. If you already have a mental health provider, we can pay your provider directly.

Don't have a provider? We can help find the right one for you.