# Bullying & Cyberbullying Help Resources - Washington ## Emergency Contacts - **National Bullying Hotline (StopBullying.gov)** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (via National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for bullying-related crises) - **Text:** Text "HOME" to 741741 (Crisis Text Line) - **Website:** [https://www.stopbullying.gov](https://www.stopbullying.gov/) ## Statewide Bullying Prevention Services - **Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) - Bullying Prevention Program** - **Phone:** 1-360-725-6000 - **Website:** [https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/health-safety/bullying-prevention](https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/health-safety/bullying-prevention) - **Office Locations:** Statewide services through school districts - **Services Provided:** Support for students, training for educators, anti-bullying policies, and reporting tools. - **The Washington Network for Youth** - **Phone:** 1-206-441-4948 - **Website:** [http://www.washingtonnetworkforyouth.org](http://www.washingtonnetworkforyouth.org/) - **Services Provided:** Youth-focused workshops, counseling, and resources for bullying prevention. ## Regional Bullying Prevention Services ### Seattle/King County - **Seattle Public Schools Anti-Bullying Program** - **Phone:** 206-252-0000 - **Website:** [https://www.seattleschools.org](https://www.seattleschools.org/) - **Office Location:** 2445 3rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134 - **Specialized Services:** School-based mediation, workshops for students and parents. ### Spokane County - **Spokane Youth Resource Network** - **Phone:** 509-838-6581 - **Website:** [http://www.spokaneyouthresources.org](http://www.spokaneyouthresources.org/) - **Office Location:** 312 W 8th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204 - **Specialized Services:** Peer counseling, cyber-safety training, and family support. ### Tacoma/Pierce County - **Pierce County Alliance Youth Programs** - **Phone:** 253-572-4750 - **Website:** [https://www.piercecountyalliance.org](https://www.piercecountyalliance.org/) - **Office Location:** 510 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402 - **Specialized Services:** Workshops for youth and schools, community anti-bullying events. ## Reporting Bullying & Cyberbullying - **State Reporting Hotline:** - **Phone:** Contact your local school district or the Washington State OSPI at 1-360-725-6000 - **Website:** [https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/health-safety/bullying-prevention/reporting](https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/health-safety/bullying-prevention/reporting) - **How to Report:** 1. Notify school staff or administrators. 2. Provide details of the incident, including names, dates, and evidence. 3. If unresolved, file a formal complaint through the OSPI. ## Online Bullying Prevention Services - **Stomp Out Bullying** - **Website:** [https://www.stompoutbullying.org](https://www.stompoutbullying.org/) - **Features:** Live chat for youth, anonymous reporting, and educational resources. - **Cyberbullying Research Center** - **Website:** [https://cyberbullying.org](https://cyberbullying.org/) - **Features:** Articles, guides, and tools for parents, educators, and students. ## Educational Resources - **PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center** - **Website:** [https://www.pacer.org/bullying](https://www.pacer.org/bullying) - **Description:** Provides lesson plans, videos, and resources to empower students and educators. ## Other Resources - **Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington State** - **Phone:** 1-360-556-2600 - **Website:** [https://www.bgca.org](https://www.bgca.org/) - **Services Provided:** Safe spaces for youth, leadership programs, and anti-bullying initiatives. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Washington State OSPI at 1-360-725-6000._