Feeling Depressed? Here are Resources if You or Someone You Know Needs Support

Have you or a friend been feeling sad, down or depressed lately?  Need someone to talk with? Or, do you know where to find additional resources?  With Mid-Winter Break quickly approaching, we want Snoqualmie Valley School District students and families to know that help is out there.  Here are some helpful community resources:

Call 911 -- if the person you are concerned about is in immediate danger of killing themselves and/or refuses to stay safe with you.   

Other resources:

• 24-hour Crisis Line:  1-866-427-4747 Call if you’re experiencing a crisis, need resources, or are struggling with other challenges.  https://www.crisisconnections.org/
• Teenlink:  Call or text 1-866-TEENLINK (833-6546) A help line for teens, by teens (call/text/chat).  Open 7 days a week from 6 pm – 10 pm.  https://www.teenlink.org/
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  1-800-273-8255 Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.  Free 24/7.  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/#
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.  Free 24/7.  https://www.crisistextline.org/
• 2-1-1 Washington: 2-1-1 helps connect you to community resources like housing assistance, financial needs or to find location of nearest food bank.  Dial 211.  https://wa211.org/