Mental Health Resources
Therapy Services
Many practitioners are currently offering phone-based and/or video calling to assist individuals in need. Many offer insurance coverage. If you feel you would benefit from counseling services & are concerned about financial assistance, don’t be afraid to ask about a Sliding Scale service!
Seattle Therapists: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/wa/seattle?gclid=CjwKCAjwqJ_1BRBZEiwAv73uwG6X2dNppLCi7y87qVZELYaGNyiS2g-6cPMP7WK3irlHYrfKl3xj-xoCzI0QAvD_BwE
Bainbridge Island Therapists: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/wa/bainbridge-island
Poulsbo, Port Orchard, & Silverdale Therapists: https://www.kitsapcounselor.com
Mental Health America – Online Screening Tests (confidential) https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools
Sleep Forum & Discussions: https://www.talkaboutsleep.com
Crisis
If you or someone you know is currently in danger, call 9-1-1
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-562-6025
Kitsap County Domestic Violence Task Force: 360-479-5392
Life Wire: https://www.lifewire.org/get-help/
Sexual Assault
Kitsap County Sexual Assault Center:
Website: https://www.victimresources.org
Phone: 360-876-3282
Suicide & Crisis
National Suicide Prevention
Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Phone: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Chat: http://www.contact-usa.org/chat.html
Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org
Crisis Phone or Messaging Line with Kitsap Mental Health Services (24/7)
Substance Abuse
Washington Recovery Helpline (substance abuse)
Website: http://www.warecoveryhelpline.org
Phone: 1-866-789-1511
Online Substance Abuse Screening: https://alcoholscreening.org
Al-Anon Virtual Meetings: https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/electronic-meetings/
Start Your Recovery: https://startyourrecovery.org
Grief
GriefWorks: http://www.griefworks.org
Reading ~ The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal & the Sacred Work of Grief by Francis Weller
At-Home Relief
See also “Caring for Ourselves & Loved Ones in a Time of Upheaval”
Gratitude Journaling ~ Research has demonstrated the benefits of making a Gratitude List and/or Journaling about what you are grateful for. Benefits include better sleep, lower stress, improved interpersonal relationships, decreased materialism, enhanced generosity, & healthier eating habits (just to name a few!). Take the time in the morning, during the day, or evening to reflect on what you are grateful for.
The benefits of Tea on Well-Being: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-00398-1?fbclid=IwAR2RHyTyE0I50cLGr0Q5xYIcIG4z1xnDPZVgM-F3tcLl4PN6yJ55skVCuAc)
Pacifica Graduate Institute Blog
Being Uncertain About Uncertainty: https://www.pacificapost.com/being-certain-about-uncertainty
Healing & Movement to Address Collective Trauma, Stress, Fear & Anxiety ~ Includes Acupressure + Finger Holding: https://www.pacificapost.com/healing-and-movement-address-collective-trauma
Self-Isolating is not Self Isolation! https://www.pacificapost.com/self-isolating-is-not-self-isolation
A Calling for Another Way: https://www.pacificapost.com/a-calling-for-another-way