Mental Health Help
Healthy You (Wellness) Resources
Places that offer help
Here are some local options for mental health help for all ages:
- Washington Listens is an anonymous call-line created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help individuals manage stress and access local resources for all ages. TTY and language services are available. Call 833-681-0211 or visit.
- Comprehensive Healthcare has a local crisis line for all ages. Individuals are encouraged to save the number to their phone so that it is on hand if they or someone they know needs someone to talk to: 800-572-8122. Information on mental health symptoms, common disorders and services are also available at Comprehensive Healthcare’s website.
- Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital has a free bilingual Spanish and English COVID-19 emotional support line. It’s available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 509-823-7808.
- Yakama Nation Behavioral Health Services can be reached by calling 509-865-2266.
- Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic - Behavioral Health Services provides outpatient mental health and substance use treatment services, call (509)453-1344 or (800)500-0934, or visit the website.
- Catholic Charities provides counseling for children, youth, and adults. For their clinic on West Tieton Drive, call (509) 965-7100. Their clinic on East D Street can be reached by calling (509) 965-7100. Their toll-free number is 1.800.246.2962.
- The Trevor Project is a free 24-hour national suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ youth that can be reached by calling 1-866-488-7386.
- Call 2-1-1 for local health and human service support.
Support groups and more
- B.I.L.Y. (Because I Love You) parent support group through ESD 105 meets Monday evenings. This fall, it will meet virtually. For details, visit.
- The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) provides a range of services, from building mental health awareness to peer and family support groups and training. Find support opportunities.
List of community resources
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Dear Yakima School District Families and Staff,
The Yakima School District cares deeply about the health and safety of our students. This month, we are focusing on suicide prevention. Our goal is to make it easier for students and families to talk about mental health and to know where to find help.
Warning Signs of a Crisis
Watch for these signs that someone may be in crisis:
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Talking about wanting to die or feeling hopeless.
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Pulling away from friends, family, or activities they used to enjoy.
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Big changes in sleeping or eating habits.
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Extreme mood swings or increased use of alcohol or drugs.
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Giving away belongings or saying goodbye.
How to Get Help
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Talk to someone you trust like a friend, family member, or school staff member. Some YSD staff have extra training in suicide prevention and can connect students with help.
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Call 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7.
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Call the Yakima County Crisis Line: 1-888-544-9986 (also on the back of every staff and student ID badge).
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Text 741741 to connect with a trained counselor. You can text about suicide or any situation where you feel overwhelmed.
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Chat online at https://www.crisistextline.org/.
Other Resources
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Warning Signs of Suicide – NIMH (English & Spanish): https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/warning-signs-of-suicide
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Preventing Suicide: What Families Need to Know (Video, English with Spanish subtitles): https://sprc.org/online-library/preventing-suicide-what-families-need-to-know/
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Fortaleza Mental – Spanish resources: https://monroecommunitycoalition.org/fortaleza-mental/
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SAMHSA 988 Toolkit – resources for families: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988/partner-toolkit
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Never a Bother – Real Stories (English & Spanish): https://neverabother.org/stories/
This year, we are working with community partners on the Never a Bother Campaign. The message is simple: asking for help is never a burden. Youth are reminded that they can always reach out to a friend, a trusted adult, or call 988. Partners in this effort include the Yakima Police Department, ESD 105, Safe Yakima Valley, other local schools, and local police departments. (Never a Bother Campaign - English Video) (Campaña Nunca eres una Molestia - Video en Español)
Please remember that help is always available through our schools and community partners. Together, we can prevent suicide and support one another.
Sincerely,
Student Services
Yakima School District