Community Resources
Need Help? Find the support you need here.
If you are a student or a family that needs supports with essential services like food, housing, clothing, mental health, medical, childcare, and transportation, there are many community resources available to you.
We encourage you to call 2-1-1 or text 211WAOD to 898211 to find community resources and get immediate assistance.
Resource Guides
View the Benton-Franklin Counties Community Resource Guide
View the Benton Franklin Community Action Committee Resource Guide
Food
Find food near you at 2nd Harvest
Suicide Prevention
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources. Call or text 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org, to access trained crisis counselors 24/7
Crisis Intervention
Crisis Connections: The 24-Hour Crisis Line provides immediate help to individuals, families, and friends of people in emotional crisis. They can help link you to the appropriate services.
24-Hour Crisis Line: 866-427-4747
www.crisisconnections.org
Teen Link is a confidential and anonymous help line for teens. Trained teen volunteers are available to talk with you about any issue of concern.
Teen Link: 866-833-6546
www.teenlink.org
Depression, Anxiety, or Counseling
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI works to educate, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones.
888-999-6264
www.nami.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) WA:
1107 NE 45th Street, Suite 330 Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 783-4288
https://namiwa.org
24/7 Crisis Line text NAMI to 741741
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): Contact the Helpline for support, resources, and treatment options for yourself or a loved one.
1-800-931-2237 Mon-Thurs 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-2pm
For a crisis, text “NEDA” to 741741
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
Our free, eating disorders Helpline is available for treatment referrals, support and encouragement, and general questions about eating disorders.
Call the Helpline: 888-375-7767
www.anad.org
Substance Abuse
WA Recovery Help Line: Anonymous, confidential 24-hour help line for Washington State residents. This help line is for those experiencing substance use disorder, problem gambling, and/or a mental health challenge.
866-789-1511
www.warecoveryhelpline.org
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
800-662-4357.
www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Mental Health Referral System
Washington 2-1-1 provides the most current and comprehensive database of community resources in the State of Washington.
In need of help? Dial 211 or 877-211-9274
Text 898211
www.wa211.org
Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens: Connects families with local mental health providers. Referrals are made for children and teens aged 17 and younger, and any Washington family can use this free service.
833-303-5437
www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/washington-mental-health-referral-service/