Resources for Families

Resources for Black, Indigenous, & People of Color

• NAMI Seattle
• BIPOC Support – Seattle Public Schools
• Seattle BIPOC Therapy Referral List & Mental Health Resources
• Behavioral Health Spanish Language Resources
• Seattle Indian Health Board
• Clinicians of Color
• Therapy for Latinx
• Antidepressant Skills Workbook (languages available in English, French, Traditional & Simplified Chinese, Punjabi, Farsi, & Vietnamese)

General Mental Health Resources for Families

• Community Mental Health Resources
• Open Path Psychotherapy Collective (affordable counseling)
• WA Therapy Fund
• Spanish Mental Health Resources for Teens and Parents – Handouts, Lessons, DIY, and Meditations

Social and Emotional Learning Resources

We know that recent events can make public venues especially schools and classrooms feel unsafe causing feelings of anxiety and uneasiness in both students and parents. In order to help with the emotions, conversations, and reflections that such events require, here are some resources. Please do be mindful of any emotional triggers prior to viewing any links.

• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network—Parental Guidelines
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (Español)—Ayuda para los niños en edad escolar con duelo traumático
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network—Tips for Adults
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network—Consejos para adultos
• School Crisis Center—How to Talk to Children About Tragic Events
• American Psychological Association—Helping Your Child Manage Distress
• Child Mind Institute—Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event
• National Education Association—Talking to Students About Uvalde
• Washington Post—Here’s how to help those affected by Uvalde
• Psychological First Aid for Schools—Field Operations Guide
• National Association of School Psychologists—Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network—Coping After Mass Violence

Hotlines