# Support Help - Washington State ## National Resources for Support - **United Way 211** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Description:** Free and confidential service that helps connect individuals to essential resources in their community. - **National Helpline (SAMHSA)** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - **Website:** [https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline](https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline) - **Description:** Confidential treatment and information service for individuals and families. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** Text HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** 24/7 text-based emotional support. ## Statewide Support Services - **Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)** - **Phone:** 1-877-501-2233 - **Website:** [https://www.dshs.wa.gov](https://www.dshs.wa.gov/) - **Description:** Provides assistance with food, housing, healthcare, and other essential needs. - **Washington Information Network 211 (WIN 211)** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://wa211.org](https://wa211.org/) - **Description:** Offers connections to community resources for housing, food, mental health, and more. ## Local Support Resources by Region/City ### Seattle - **Solid Ground** - **Phone:** 1-206-694-6700 - **Website:** [https://www.solid-ground.org](https://www.solid-ground.org/) - **Address:** 1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103 - **Services:** Assistance with housing, transportation, and advocacy for individuals in need. ### Spokane - **Catholic Charities Eastern Washington** - **Phone:** 1-509-358-4250 - **Website:** [https://www.cceasternwa.org](https://www.cceasternwa.org/) - **Address:** 12 E 5th Ave, Spokane, WA 99202 - **Description:** Services include housing support, food assistance, and mental health counseling. ### Tacoma - **Associated Ministries** - **Phone:** 1-253-383-3056 - **Website:** [https://www.associatedministries.org](https://www.associatedministries.org/) - **Address:** 901 S 13th St, Tacoma, WA 98405 - **Services:** Provides emergency shelter, eviction prevention, and resource navigation. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Virtual Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.supportgroups.com](https://www.supportgroups.com/) - **Description:** Offers free, anonymous online communities for sharing and support. - **Talkspace** - **Website:** [https://www.talkspace.com](https://www.talkspace.com/) - **Description:** Virtual therapy platform connecting individuals with licensed therapists. ## Educational and Outreach Programs - **Community Action Programs (CAPs):** - **Website:** [https://www.wacap.org](https://www.wacap.org/) - **Description:** Provides education on housing stability, financial literacy, and job readiness. - **Washington Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board** - **Website:** [https://www.wtb.wa.gov](https://www.wtb.wa.gov/) - **Description:** Offers workforce development programs and resources for skill-building. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Washington Information Network 211._