Skip to content

If you may be in danger, call or text 988. Call 911 for emergencies.

More crisis resources
DepressionResource.org
Part of The Shrink NetworkDepression. Understood.

Washington

Depression resources in Washington

Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, board-certified psychiatrist and the reviewer of this article.

Reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA·Updated March 15, 2026·About 5 minutes

State and regional lines here include 988 in Washington (Department of Health) and Native and Strong Lifeline. Washington State Health Care Authority funds and oversees publicly funded mental health services in Washington. Academic psychiatry care is anchored by University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Beyond 988, Washington runs its own crisis line: Washington Recovery Help Line, 1-866-789-1511, 24/7. NAMI's helpline directory lists 5 local peer helplines in Washington, from NAMI Seattle to NAMI Whatcom. Hours and numbers change, so confirm with each organization before relying on them.

If this is a crisis

Call or text 988 anywhere in Washington, any time. Press 2 for Spanish. TTY users dial 711, then 988. Veterans press 1. Washington also runs its own line: Washington Recovery Help Line, 1-866-789-1511, 24/7. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Crisis and warm lines in Washington

Washington State Health Care Authority

Phone: 360-725-2097
Website: www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/behavioral-health-recovery

NAMI peer helplines in Washington

From NAMI's helpline directory, updated August 24, 2026. Peer support and referrals, not crisis lines.

  • NAMI Seattle. 425-298-5315. Call or text. Hours vary.
  • NAMI Snohomish and Island Counties. 425-339-3620. Call or text. Voicemail.
  • NAMI South King County. 253-854-6264. Voicemail.
  • NAMI Spokane. 509-838-5515. Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4pm, Friday 8:30am to 3pm Pacific. Text 509-209-3905.
  • NAMI Whatcom. 360-671-4950. Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm Pacific.

Programs and agencies in Washington

Crisis care and mobile crisis

State behavioral health agencies

NAMI state organization

Source: AnxietyResource.org, Washington.

Apple Health (Washington Medicaid) Behavioral Health

Apple Health (Washington Medicaid) Behavioral Health covers behavioral health care for eligible Washington residents. Use its provider search to find in-network therapists and psychiatrists.

Academic psychiatry in Washington

Telepsychiatry in Washington

A clinician who treats you by video has to hold a Washington license, because licensing follows where you are during the visit. Practices to compare and prescribing rules are on the state resources overview.

Frequently asked questions

What crisis and warm lines does Washington have besides 988?
988 in Washington (Department of Health); Native and Strong Lifeline; Washington Warm Line (877-500-9276); Teen Link (866-833-6546); Washington 211 (1-877-211-9274). Warm lines are for talking things through when you're not in immediate danger. In a crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.
Is there a local NAMI helpline in Washington?
Yes. NAMI's helpline directory lists 5 in Washington, including NAMI Seattle (425-298-5315), NAMI Snohomish and Island Counties (425-339-3620), NAMI South King County (253-854-6264). They offer peer support and local referrals, not crisis care. For a crisis, call or text 988.

Also useful in Washington

Last reviewed September 23, 2026. Cite as: Refai, S. (2026, September 23). Depression resources in Washington. DepressionResource.org. https://depressionresource.org/state-resources/washington/

Every clinical page on DepressionResource.org is written in plain language, dated, and reviewed by a board-certified psychiatrist against current clinical guidelines. See our editorial standards and medical review process.