Mental Health & Counseling
Mental Health and Counseling offers general counseling, crisis hotlines, mental health evaluations, support groups, and teen counseling. These services help residents manage stress, navigate crises, and build healthier coping strategies.
News related to Mental Health & Counseling
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TOOLKIT: Support Survivors of Sexual Violence (SB 6017)
Legislation SB 6017 has been introduced in Washington state to enhance protections for survivors of sexual violence. The bill, shaped by ...
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Breaking the Cycle
A family member’s sexual abuse left a profound impact on one individual, who kept the experience secret for years. As an adult, conversat...
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Decreasing suicide risk: How to support the Veterans in your life
Preventing Veteran suicide requires collective action from families, friends, and communities. The VA offers various resources to support...
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Saathi, IACS’s Companion in Crisis
Meghna’s story illustrates the hidden violence faced by many immigrant women, rooted in societal norms that dictate their behavior. Raise...
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Safe Crossings grief training for providers who support children and families
Safe Crossings Foundation will host its 12th Annual Northwest Conference on Childhood Grief on February 25, 2026, at the Seattle Children...
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Serving Veterans with severe mental health challenges
Veteran Lyndsey Beaver, 41, from Maryland, credits the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) for her recovery from serious mental healt...
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Meet board member Tasha Murphy
Tasha Murphy, a senior research scientist at the University of Washington, emphasizes the link between emotional distress and physical pa...
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New Autism Research Commentary by Dr. Gary Stobbe
A new commentary by Dr. Gary Stobbe published in the journal Autism Research highlights the challenges faced by nonspeaking autistic indi...
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Seattle Times Highlights Housing First and DESC Client
Tina Telles, a client of Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC), has lived at The Morrison Hotel since 2019, receiving essential suppor...
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Nick Returns to Senior Meals
Nick, a 73-year-old volunteer, has returned to the Senior Meals program after completing his chemotherapy treatment. A dedicated voluntee...
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UW LEND Positive Parent Strategies Project ECHO
A new project called the Positive Parent Strategies ECHO is being launched by UW LEND, funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Th...
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Decreasing suicide risk: How to support the Veterans in your life
To support Veterans and reduce suicide risk, collective action from families, friends, and communities is essential. The VA provides vari...
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How DAV and community partners help at-risk and unhoused veterans
Army veteran Donnie Lionberger, once homeless and battling addiction, now supports fellow veterans at the DAV Homeless Veterans Stand Dow...
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Live Whole Health #301: Be still
Veterans often face internal battles that are just as challenging as physical ones, such as trauma, guilt, anxiety, and shame. Many carry...
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Teen Health Hub WA Offers Trusted, Vetted Health Information for Youth and Young Adults
The Teen Health Hub WA is an online resource designed for youth and young adults aged 13 to 26. It features over 100 trusted and vetted r...
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Jumpstart your January with Whole Health
Start 2026 on a positive note with VA Whole Health, which helps Veterans transition from military to civilian life by focusing on persona...
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Veteran found housing and purpose through VA and gardening
Veteran Patrick Cox, who served in the Army and faced homelessness due to addiction and personal struggles, found stability through VA se...
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide risk, coronary angiography and arthritis
VA’s Office of Research and Development released three News Briefs detailing significant findings on suicide risk, mortality rates, and a...
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A male Veteran’s journey through breast cancer
Gene, a veteran of the Air Force and Air National Guard, faced an unexpected diagnosis of Stage 4 breast cancer after a routine dermatolo...
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Homeless Veteran gains stability and starts non-profit to help Veterans
Veteran Esther Frias, who grew up in Los Angeles, felt compelled to join the military after the Sept. 11 attacks. During her service from...
Events for Mental Health & Counseling
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Mind(full) Aging Support Series
Join the Mind(full) Aging Support Series, an eight-week program designed to help participants navigate aging-related anxiety and depressi...
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Men's Support Group #1
Join the Men’s Support Group #1 on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Center for Active Living, located at 4217 SW ...
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Caregivers Support Group
Join the Caregivers Support Group on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. at The Center for Active Living, located at 4217 SW Or...
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Body Project Peer Group
Join the Body Project Peer Group starting Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. in ELM-HALL, located at 1218 NE Campus Parkway. This four-week, evidence-bas...
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Hearing on SB 6017
The Washington Senate Law & Justice Committee will hold a hearing on Senate Bill 6017 on January 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. This importa...
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Aging Well - Group #2
Join the Aging Well - Group #2 on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to noon at The Center for Active Living, located at 4217 SW Oregon ...
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Men's Support Group #2
Join the Men’s Support Group #2 on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at The Center for Active Living, located at 4217 ...
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Aging Well - Group #1
Join the Aging Well - Group #1 on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, from 1 to 2 p.m. at The Center for Active Living, located at 4217 SW Oregon St.,...
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Tech & Dementia Panel
Join the Tech & Dementia Panel on Jan. 26, 2026, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Greenwood Senior Center, located at 525 N. 85th St., Seattle...
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Hot Meal Program (dinner)
Join the Hot Meal Program for a free community dinner at St. John United Lutheran Church on Jan. 26, 2026, starting at 4 p.m. This progra...
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Social Services Community Connection
Join the Social Services Community Connection on Jan. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the South Park Neighborhood Center, located at 82...
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Health & Wellness Fair
Join the Health & Wellness Fair on January 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Matt Griffin YMCA, located at 3595 S 188th St, SeaTac, WA...
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Mindfulness with Journaling
Join certified teacher Kristine Kero for “Mindfulness with Journaling” on Jan. 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Center for Act...
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SafeCampus Violence Prevention and Response Training
Join the SafeCampus Violence Prevention and Response Training on January 28, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. This essential training session aims to e...
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Men's Support Group #1
Join the Men’s Support Group #1 on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Center for Active Living, located at 4217 SW ...
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Aging Well - Group #2
Join the Aging Well - Group #2 for a supportive weekly gathering on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. to noon at The Center for Acti...
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Men's Support Group #2
Join the Men’s Support Group #2 on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at The Center for Active Living, located at 4217 S...
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Aging Well - Group #1
Join the Aging Well - Group #1 for a supportive and confidential environment where participants can share experiences and insights. This ...
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Parkinson’s Support Group
Join the Parkinson’s Support Group on February 2, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Center for Active Living, located at 4217 SW Oregon ...
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Meditation Class
Join the Meditation Class on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, from 9 to 10 a.m. at The Center for Active Living, located at 4217 SW Oregon St. in S...