Mental Health Resources

If you are in crisis right now, help is available. Call, text or chat online if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, substance use concerns or any type of emotional distress. 

Crisis support information

• Call 988 or 1-800-273-8255
• Text 988
• Chat 988 Lifeline

Local Children & Teen Mental Health Resources

• Call 1-800-576-7764, Pierce Co. Youth Mobile Crisis Line

If you are worried about someone else, it is important to tell a trusted adult. Learn more about how to identify warning signs and help someone who might be at risk.  

how to identify and help

If you have lost a loved one to suicide or are supporting a loved one after a suicide attempt, there are resources to help. Resources are for individuals, families, organizations and communities.  

Grief Support resources 

There is a lifeline for all indigenous people in Washington state. Native counselors are available 24/7 for people experiencing a mental health crisis, thinking about suicide and seeking support. 

Native & Strong Lifeline

• Call 988 and press 4 (from a phone with a Washington state area code)
• Text N8V to 988
• Chat: Select the "All Native people in Washington state" box in the pre-chat survey when chatting online.

The Partnership Access Line connects youth with mental health services in our community. A referral specialist will contact your family to help match with a provider. 

Washington Partnership Access Line

• Call 833-303-5437
• Submit online request form

This website has a comprehensive list of mental health resources for children and teens in Pierce County. Topics include:

• Crisis services
• LGBTQIA+
• Intellectual and developmental disabilities resources
• Mental health
• Substance use
• Disordered eating
• Racism/social justice 

Kids Mental Health Pierce County

• Call 1-800-576-7764

There is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for people of all ages and families needing mental health and/or substance use support.

substance abuse and mental health services helpline

• Call 1-800-662-4357
• Text 435748 (HELP4U)

Bridges (a program of Mary Bridge Children's Hospital) offers support for children 4-18 and their families who are grieving the death or coping with a serious diagnosis of someone close to them.  

Bridges Center for Grieving Children

If you are concerned that you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, it is important to share with a trusted adult. There are also resources available to help. The National Eating Disorder Association can help you learn, get screened and find treatment. 

national eating disorder association resources

• Call 1-888-375-7767 (Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.)

Find condition-specific information and treatment resources from Seattle Children's Hospital.  

seattle children's family resources and education 

If you or someone you know needs substance abuse support, you can call, text, or chat from 6-10 p.m. daily with other teens for peer-to-peer support.

washington teen link: substance use resources

• Call or text 866-833-6546
• Chat Teen Link Online
   

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department provides a list of behavioral health resources for substance abuse in Piere County. Some resources can provide culturally relevant care to people who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ or veterans.

tacoma-pierce county health department substance treatment resources

• Call 1-800-663-4357

Fentanyl can be dangerous to unsuspecting youth and their families. Learn about preventing fentanyl use.

Parent's guide to fentanyl

When there’s gun violence in your community, or in the world at large, it’s normal for kids to worry that it might happen to them or someone they love. You may wonder how to talk with your child about it and what’s OK to say. 

NEMOURS: TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE

Be SMART guide to talking to children about guns including specific tips for young children, adolescents.

Talking to kids about gun safety

Learn ways to practice gun safety in your home.

Mary Bridge Children'S: Practice Gun Safety

Understand the implications of picking up a gun. There’s more than one path. Find yours.

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department: CHoose Peace

Get a free safety kit from law enforcement partners in your area.

Project Child Safe: Get a safety kit