Helpful Links & Community Resources

The resources below are offered as starting points for learning, support, and connection. They are not a replacement for therapy, and they may not all be relevant to every person’s situation. My hope is that this section helps you find trustworthy information, practical support, or a place to begin when you need additional care.

Crisis & Immediate Support

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Free, confidential support for people experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health crisis. 
• Native and Strong Lifeline — Culturally specific crisis support for Native people in Washington State. 
• Washington Warm Line — Peer support for Washington residents who want someone to talk to but are not in immediate crisis.
• Thurston-Mason Crisis Services — Local crisis support for people in Thurston and Mason Counties experiencing a mental health emergency. 
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — Education, advocacy, and resources related to suicide prevention, loss, and healing. 
• Suicide Awareness Voices of Education — Suicide prevention education, grief support, and resources for individuals, families, and communities. 

Mental Health Education

• Mental Health America   — Mental health education, screening tools, advocacy, and resources for understanding common concerns. 
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) — Education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.
• National Institute of Mental Health — Research-based information about mental health conditions, symptoms, treatment, and support. 
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration — Federal resources for mental health, substance use, treatment access, prevention, and recovery support.
• MentalHealth.gov — General information about mental health, warning signs, getting help, and supporting others. 
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — Public health information related to mental health, stress, wellness, safety, and prevention.

Trauma & PTSD

• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network — Trauma education and resources for children, families, caregivers, and professionals. 
• Give an Hour — Mental health support and resources for military members, veterans, families, and communities impacted by trauma.
• National Center for PTSD   — Education and tools for understanding PTSD, trauma responses, and treatment options.
• Sidran Institute / Traumatic Stress Institute — Resources for understanding trauma, dissociation, recovery, and trauma-informed support. 

OCD & Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors 

• Beyond OCD — Education and support for people living with OCD and those who care about them. 
• TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors — Resources for hair pulling, skin picking, and related body-focused repetitive behaviors. 
• International OCD Foundation — Education, treatment information, provider resources, and support for OCD and related concerns. 

ADHD & Neurodivergence

• ADDA – Attention Deficit Disorder Association — Support, education, and resources for adults living with ADHD. 
• Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, NIMH — Research-based information about ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and support. 
• CHADD — Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder — Education, advocacy, and support for children, adults, families, and professionals affected by ADHD. 
• Autistic Self Advocacy Network — Autistic-led advocacy, education, and resources centered on rights, access, and inclusion. 
• AANE — Autistic Adults — Resources, education, and community support for autistic adults and those who support them. 

Depression & Bipolar Support

• Depression Screening — A simple screening tool that can help people reflect on symptoms of depression and consider next steps. 
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) — Peer support, education, and wellness tools for people living with depression or bipolar disorder. 

LGBTQIA+ Support

• The Trevor Project — Crisis support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ young people. 
• Trans Lifeline — Peer support and crisis resources by and for trans people. 
• Stonewall Youth — Olympia — Local support, community, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth in the Olympia area. 
• Pizza Klatch — LGBTQ+ Youth Support in Thurston County — LGBTQ+ youth support groups serving schools and communities in Thurston County.
• PFLAG Olympia — Support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people, families, and allies. 
• Rainbow Center — Tacoma — LGBTQIA+ community support, advocacy, education, and resources in the South Puget Sound region. 
• Washington State LGBTQ Commission Resources — Statewide resources, advocacy, and information for LGBTQIA+ communities in Washington. 
• QLaw Foundation — 2SLGBTQIA+ Legal Clinic — Legal information and support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating civil legal concerns. 

Grief & Loss

• What’s Your Grief — Practical, honest grief education and support for people navigating many kinds of loss. 
• Dougy Center — Grief Support for Children & Families — Grief support and education for children, teens, young adults, and families. 
• Refuge in Grief — Grief resources that honor loss without rushing people toward closure or “moving on.” 
• Modern Loss — Stories, resources, and community support for people navigating grief in real life. 

Eating Disorders, Body Image & Whole-Person Health 

• National Eating Disorders Association — Education, screening tools, and support resources for eating disorders and disordered eating. 
• National Sleep Foundation — Information and tools for understanding sleep, rest, and healthy sleep habits. 
• Association for Size Diversity and Health — Resources and advocacy focused on weight-inclusive care, body respect, and health equity. 
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics — Nutrition education and resources from registered dietitians and food/nutrition professionals. 
• HealthyWomen  — Health education and resources focused on women’s health across the lifespan. 

Substance Use & Recovery

• Washington Recovery Help Line — Free, confidential treatment referral and information support for mental health and substance use concerns. 
• FindTreatment.gov — A confidential search tool for finding mental health and substance use treatment providers.  treatment providers. 
• SAMHSA National Helpline — Washington-based support and referrals for substance use, problem gambling, and mental health concerns. 
• Recovery Dharma — Olympia: No Rain, No Rainbows — A Buddhist-inspired recovery meeting focused on mindfulness, community, and freedom from addictive patterns. 
• Recovery Dharma — Olympia at Peer Olympia — Local Recovery Dharma meeting offering mindfulness-based, peer-supported recovery. 
• SMART Recovery Meeting Finder — A search tool for finding SMART Recovery meetings focused on self-management and practical recovery skills.  
• SMART Recovery — Olympia Meeting — A local SMART Recovery option for people seeking a non-12-step approach to recovery. 
• AA District 8 Meeting Finder — Thurston & Mason Counties — Local Alcoholics Anonymous meeting search for Thurston and Mason Counties. 
• Find a Narcotics Anonymous Meeting — A meeting search tool for locating Narcotics Anonymous meetings locally or online. 
• Alcoholics Anonymous — Peer support and 12-step recovery resources for people seeking support around alcohol use. 

Family Safety, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

• RAINN — National Sexual Assault Hotline —
• Confidential support and resources for survivors of sexual assault and those supporting them.
• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline — Confidential support and resources for child abuse concerns and child safety. 
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline — Confidential support, safety planning, and resources for people affected by domestic violence.