Crisis Resources

Hotlines

Whatcom County Behavioral Health Triage Center: 1-800-584-3578
Compass Health Crisis Prevention/Intervention Team: 1-360-752-4545
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Español 1-888-628-9454
Hearing/Speech Impaired (TTY) 1-800-799-4889
WA Recovery Help Line 1-866-789-1511- TTY 1-206-461-3219
WA Warm Line: 1-877-500-9276
Peer support for people living with mental illness
Wed, Fri, Sat 5-9 PM
Your Life Your Voice Teen and Young Adult Hotline: 1-800-448-3000
24 hour confidential teen/young adult hotline
Teen Link: 1-866-833-6546
A confidential help line for teens – evenings 6-10 PM

Crisis

If this is an emergency or life-threatening situation, call911

Violent Situation: 911
Crisis Line: 1-800-584-3578
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
Poison Center: 1-800-222-1222
https://www.caregivercoaching.net/

Emergency

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
360-734-5400
Open 24 hours

2901 Squalicum Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 98225

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Learn More about Mental Illness

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
Brain and Behavior Research Foundation
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (WA DSHS)
International OCD Foundation
Mental Health Channel
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Psychosis 101
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
US Dept. of Health and Human Services
Washington Council for Behavioral Health

Health and Wellness

Everyday Health
Internet Drug Index
Psychology Central

Substance Use Disorders

Medically Assisted Rehabs
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSA)

Families and Children

CDC Children’s Mental Health
DBSA Balanced Mind Parent Network
Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders (F.E.A.S.T.)
KidsHealth
Signs of Early Psychosis
The Special Needs Alliance

Suicide Prevention

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
NAMI OK2Talk

Veteran Resources

National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Stop Soldier Suicide
Veterans Crisis Line

Educating, Supporting and Advocating for those Affected by Mental Illness in Whatcom County since 1984.

The resources provided through NAMI Whatcom and namiwhatcom.org are not a substitute for the knowledge, skill, and judgment of qualified professionals. Should you have any health, medical or disability questions or concerns, please consult a physician or other health care professional. To find a professional, use our provider directory.
NAMI Whatcom is fully inclusive of individuals and families of all backgrounds and cultures. Our affiliate collaborates with others to advocate for system change and public policies that best support recovery and resiliency for those living with mental illness.