Youth Mental Health Support

Being a teen isn’t easy. Know that you are not alone. If you are in crisis, call 988 for immediate support. For non-emergency, see free resources below or call the YFS Confidential Voicemail at (206) 275-7751 to request support.

Resources

  • YFS School-Based Mental Health Counselors
    Youth and Family Services (YFS) mental health counselors are available in each of the Mercer Island School District schools. YFS counselors work collaboratively with students, families, and school staff to support the social and emotional needs of students in every school. Find contact information HERE.

  • 988
    If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

  • Teen Link – Answered by teens 6pm – 10pm

    1-866-833-6546

    You’re not alone. There is someone that’s willing to listen to you without judgment. Teen Link is a program of Crisis Connections that serves youth in Washington State. Teen volunteers are trained to listen to your concerns and talk with you about whatever’s on your mind – bullying, drug and alcohol concerns, relationships, stress, depression or any other issues you’re facing. No issue is too big or too small! Calls and chats are confidential.

  • Crisis Clinic 24/7 Help Line
    1-866-427-4747

    The 24-Hour Crisis Line provides immediate help to individuals, families, and friends of people in emotional crisis. They can help you determine if you or your loved one needs professional consultation and we can link you to the appropriate services.

  • Public Health Eastgate Clinic

    1-800-244-4512

    All services at Public Health Teen Clinics are free or low cost. Guys and girls up to their 21st birthday are welcome at Teen Clinics. We welcome straight, gay, lesbian, bi, trans, queer, and questioning teens.

  • Trans Lifeline

    1-877-565-8860

    Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people. The mission of Trans Lifeline is to connect trans people to the community support and resources we need to survive and thrive.

  • Trevor Project – LGBTQA+

    1-866-488-7386

    Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people ages 13-24. Includes a 24-hour crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline and free, confidential secure instant message servicing and text messaging with a counselor 24/7. In the Trevor Support Center youth can find answers to frequently asked questions, and explore resources related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

    BIPOC Resources

  • Asian Counseling and Referral Service

    ACRS promotes social justice and the well-being and empowerment of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other underserved communities. Services include child and youth development, behavioral health and recovery services.

  • Atlantic Street Center

    Atlantic Street Center works to help families and communities to raise healthy, successful children and youth through direct services and advocacy for social justice and equity. They provide wrap-around services including education, family support, and behavioral health counseling to low-income minority populations of King and Pierce Counties.

  • El Centro del la Raza

    As an organization grounded in the Latino community of Washington State, it is the mission of El Centro de la Raza (The Center for People of All Races) to build the Beloved Community through unifying all racial and economic sectors; to organize, empower, and defend the basic human rights of our most vulnerable and marginalized populations; and to bring critical consciousness, justice, dignity, and equity to all the peoples of the world.

  • Jewish Family Service

    JFS helps vulnerable individuals and families in the Puget Sound region achieve well-being, health and stability. Services include counseling and addiction and domestic violence assistance

There is help. If you are in crisis, call 988 for immediate support.
For non-emergency, see free resources above or call the YFS Confidential Voicemail at (206) 275-7751 to request support.