Important Note: This list is for informational purposes only. DigiPen Counseling Center does not endorse any of the organizations listed on this page. The people seeking services are responsible to obtain the most up-to-date and specific information about their selected service providers. DigiPen Counseling Center is not responsible for services received or fees quoted at any of the organizations listed on this page.
General Mental Health Issues
Connections Kirkland: A crisis response center open every hour of every day in the year. Services for adults in crisis include walk-in mental health urgent care, stabilization units, extended stabilization units, and outpatient recovery services.
Mental Health Resource Center: The JED Foundation is an online resource where college students can search for information regarding mental health, suicide prevention, and emotional well-being. Detailed articles on a variety of topics offer students guidance on overcoming challenges, supporting other students, and making a successful transition to adulthood. Learn more about taking action, providing support, and finding help.
Go Ask Alice!: Columbia University’s Health Q&A Internet Service
National Alliance on Mental Illness: The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America: The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is the leader in education, training, and research for anxiety, depression and stress-related disorders.
King County Mental Health Services: Publicly funded mental health services to low-income people in need.
Samaritan Center of Puget Sound: Provides counseling and mental health services for those with extremely limited incomes, and offers supervision and training for therapists who have completed their academic training and are working toward state licensure.
Alcohol/Drugs
NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator: Search trusted sources to find therapists and doctors with in-person programs and online services.
Alcohol/Drug Helpline: Provides 24/7 treatment helpline - (206) 722-3700
National Helpline for Substance Abuse: A free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
AA Meetings: Directory that lists all Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held in the Greater Seattle Area.
ADAI Clearinghouse: Resource center for Washington state residents with print and online resources about drugs and alcohol abuse information and prevention.
Washington Recovery Help Line: 24-Hour help line for substance abuse - (866) 789-1511.
Crisis Connections of King County: King County organization providing information about substance abuse recovery resources.
Washington State Directory of Behavioral Health Agencies (PDF): Contact information for Washington services related to mental health, substance use disorders, and problem/pathological gambling.
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator: Confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance use/addiction or mental health problems.
CDC Alcohol Use Fact Sheet: Health risks associated with alcohol abuse compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Loss and Grief
The Compassionate Friends: Provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.
Grief: Coping with the loss of your loved one: An article with tips to deal with grief from the American Psychological Association.
Suicidal Thoughts/Crises
Crisis Connections of King County: 24/7 suicide prevention hotline - (206) 461-3222
King County Crisis Services: Offers services for people who are in a behavioral health crisis - (206) 461-3222; Toll-free: (866) 4-CRISIS / (866) 427-4747; TDD: (206) 461-3219
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - 1-800-273-8255
Lifeline Crisis Chat: Available within the United States and territories from 2pm to 2am Eastern Time seven days a week.
Violence and Abuse
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center: Alleviates, as much as possible, the trauma of sexual assault for victims and their families.
LifeWire: Advocates for domestic violence survivors thorough 24-hour helpline, support groups, legal advocacy, and mental health therapy.
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Works across the state to help survivors towards safety and freedom.
Academic Help
Time Management: Printable schedule, planner, and calendar / Useful apps
Overcoming Procrastination: Mechanism of Procrastination / The Pomodoro Technique — Why It Works & How To Do It (todoist.com)
Study Skills: UC Berkeley Study Strategies / DigiPen Student Success Advisors / DigiPen Academic Support Lab
Low-Cost Health Clinics
Public Health Seattle & King County: A directory of community health centers including dentistry in King County.
Health Point: A community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances.
Community Health Care Access Team (CHAT) at Evergreen Hospital: Assisting low income and uninsured residents of Evergreen Health’s service district who face barriers in accessing affordable and quality health and social services.