Counseling Resources for Parents and Teens

There are many helpful websites providing an array of information on some very serious mental health topics, such as: depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and domestic violence. 

More so, there are Web sites providing resources and contact information for services in our surrounding areas. There are also some suggested Web sites and recommended readings for teens and parents that provide information on some typical and normal questions regarding pre-teen and teenage health, development, and wellness.  This list is not conclusive; it is meant to assist you with accessing some resources you might want right now. 

Community Resources  

Emergency/Crisis

If you are experiencing a medical or potentially life-theratening situation, you should call 911 or proceed to the nearest hospital.  You can also contact the Crisit Clinic at 206-461-3222 if you need immediate counseling and support.

Child Protective Services
1-866-ENDHARM (866-363-4276) (toll free)

24-Hour Crisis Line
206-461-3222
1-866-427-4747

National Suicide Hotline (24 hours)
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Police/Fire/Medical
911

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
1-888-998-6423

Teen Link (Every evening, 6-10 p.m.)
E-mail: teenlink@crisisclinic.org
www.866teenlink.org/
206-461-4922
1-866-TEENLINK (833-6546)

Domestic Violence Resource link
www.newbegin.org/

Emergency Shelter Information

Community Information Line (M-F, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.)
206-461-3200
1-800-621-4636

Orion Multi-Service Center (Seattle)
206-622-5555
1-877-522-5551

Teen Hope (Emergency Shelter and Drop-In Center, Shoreline)
www.teenhopewa.org/
206-546-1010
1-866-73TEENS (83367)

The Shelter (24 hours, Seattle)
206-725-8888

Drug/Alcohol Resources

For a complete listing of Seattle area alcohol/drug hotlines and treatment resources, go to:
www.depts.washington.edu/adai/hotlines.htm

Alateen (24 hours)
206-625-0000

National Association for Children of Alcoholics (website)
www.nacoa.org
Teen site: www.shoutinginside.com

Alcohol and Drug Help Line (24 hours)
206-722-3700
1-800-562-1240
Teenline: askateen@adhl.org
206-722-4222
1-877-345-8336

Alcoholics Anonymous (24 hours)
206-587-2838

Marijuana Anonymous
206-548-9034

General Counseling Agencies

Youth Eastside Services (this organization has an excellent reputation)
www.youtheastsideservices.org
425-747-4937

Family Services
www.family-services.org
206-826-3050

Catholic Community Services
www.ccsww.org
206-323-6336

Jewish Family Services/Eastside Multi-Ethnic Center
www.jfsseattle.org
425-643-2221

Mercer Island Youth & Family Services
www.ci.mercer-island.wa.us/yfs
206-236-3525

Northshore Youth & Family Services (Bothell)
425-485-6541

Asian Counseling and Referral Service
www.acrs.org/
206-695-7600

Chinese Information and Service Center
www.cisc-seattle.org
206-624-5633

Kent Youth & Family Services
www.kyfs.org
253.859.0300

Resources for Parents and Teens

Internet Safety: Click to download

Information on teens and sleep
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/site/c.huIXKjM0IxF/b.2419127/k.94D5/Teens_and_Sleep.htm

Information on eating disorders
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/teens/eating/277.html

Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians & Gays
http://seattle-pflag.org/

Seattle LGBT Community Center
http://seattlelgbt.org/

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
http://aacap.org/

American Medical Association – Adolescent Health
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/public-health/promoting-healthy-lifestyles/adolescent-health.shtml

Resources on Child and Adolescent Mental Health (U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services)
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/

Resources/articles on Mental Health
http://www.mentalhelp.net/

Health benefits to laughter
http://www.helpguide.org/life/humor_laughter_health.htm

Articles and resources from Dr. Northrup, author of Mother-Daughter Wisdom
http://www.drnorthrup.com/womenshealth/wisdom/mother-daughter_wisdom.php

Teen Voices online (good advice for teens)
http://teenvoices.com/

Seattle Area American Red Cross (various resources and opportunities)
http://seattleredcross.org/