Mental Health Ministry

If you wish to join efforts to address shortage of mental health providers in Washington or nationwide please contact your locally elected officials, senator and representatives who serve in Olympia and Washington, DC

Erasing Mental Health Stigma NonProfit | NAMI Washington

https://www.namiwa.org

The Washington Council for Behavioral Health: connects providers to create a unified voice in state government for a stronger future for care for people with mental illness and addictions. (virtual conference June 15-17, 2022 “Surviving and Thriving in a Changing World” registration starts April 1, 2022

Phone: (206) 628-4608

Fax: (206) 448-2448

Mail: staff@thewashingtoncouncil.org

https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/

• Mental Health First Aid, USA 4 copies

• Death: the Final Stage of Growth by Kubler Ross 1975

• Hard Choices for Loving People: CPR, Artificial Feeding, Comfort Care and the Patient with a Life Threatening Illness by Dunn 2009

• We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For: Inner Light in a Time of Darkness: Meditations by Walker, Alice 2006

• God’s Heart Your Hands: Caregivers by Zurinski, Laurie 2004

• Light When It Comes: Trusting Joy, Facing Darkness and Seeing God in Everything by Anderson, Chris 2016

• A Simple Gift of Comfort: Healing Words for Different Times by Kirkpatrick, Jane 2002 (She is an Oregon author of many novels in our library catalog)

• The Painting Table: A Journal of Loss and Joy by Hutchison, Roger 2013 (Foreword by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, an author & illustrator of some of our children’s books)

• Gone from My Sight: The Dying Experience by Karnes, Barbara (pamphlet, 2009)

• Christian Caregiving: A Way of Life by Haugk, Kenneth 1984 (used by Stephen Ministries)

• Don’t Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart : How to Relate to Those Who Are Suffering by Haugk, Kennteh 2004 (Stephen Ministries)

• It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered by Terkeurst, Lysa 2010 (Bible Study Guide)

• Help Lord, I’m Having a Senior Moment: Notes to God on Growing Older by O’Connor, Karen 2002

• If I Live to be 100: Lessons from the Centenarians by Ellis, Neenah 2002

• Aging:The Fulfillment of Life by Nouwen, Henri 1990

• Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes, 2019 by William Bridges, PhD. (40th Anniversary Edition)

• The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking, by Oliver Burkman

• Against Depression by Peter Kramer

• Change Your Brain, Change Your Life by Daniel G. Amen, MD

• Control your Depression by Peter Lewinsohn

• Depression-Free, Naturally by Nutritionist Joan Matthews Larson

• The Depression Cure by Stephen S. Ilardi: overcome depression without medication

• The Depression Workbook: Living with Depression and Manic Depression by Mary Ellen Copeland

• Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn – uses quotations, yoga and meditation to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression

• Feeling Good by David Burns “if you can change the way you think, you can change the way you feel”

Have your insurance card ready to make an appointment

There are many types of mental health providers including psychologists and psychiatrists. In Washington state, counseling is done mostly by masters level practitioners licensed as a mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist or clinical social workers, also some peer counselors.

Call your health insurance or Apple Health Medicaid Customer Service or Member Services number and ask them to find a provider in your zip code or city. All insurance carriers have a website with a provider directory online which you can also use.

Other counselors may be available that are not covered by your insurance and you may get an appointment and pay privately (out of pocket) depending on your need. Community health centers such as SEAMAR may provide mental health counseling on a sliding fee scale based on your income and assets

Trained Counselors and/or Volunteers are available at a variety of phone numbers. Always call 911 first if you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency or may be a danger to themselves or others.

211 is a health and social services number to call to find assistance locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, or exploring mental health treatment options, call 211 to speak with a live person who can help. 211 conversations are confidential, can be made anonymously, and are available in 180 languages upon request.

If you prefer to text, use web chat, or search for resources online, click here to find more ways to contact your local 211. 211.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK suicidepreventionlifeline.org 24-hour crisis line (866-4-CRISIS)

Veteran’s Crisis Line The Veterans Crisis Line can help even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. Call 1-800-273- 8255 and Press 1 or text 838255

Mobile Designated Crisis Response (DCR) Team - for someone who needs urgent mental health services but are not able physically to leave where they are. 360-754-1338

Panic Attack Hotline | Call Our 24 Hour Panic Disorder ... https://www.mentalhelp.net/anxiety/panic-attack-hotline

Teen Line: 1-310-855-HOPE (4673) or 1-800-TLC-TEEN (1-800-852-8336)

Coping with panic attacks can be especially difficult for teenagers

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Hotline – free helpline confidential, free and available 24/7 888-331-3881

Addiction Counseling Helpline Olympia Olympia, WA · (800) 570-2259 Open · Closes midnight

Crisis Text Line: text the word ‘Home’ to 741-741

Trans Lifeline: call 1-877-565-8860

The Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth: call 1-866-488-7386

Find Facilities in Washington State

Find Facilities in Olympia, Washington

Presbyterian Mental Health Network

Topics include FAQs, Grants, Being Inspired, reducing stigma, recognizing neuro-diversity, innovation in mental health ministries and videos. Read stories of others’ experience with mental health, get involved, attend PMHN networking events https://pmhn.org/

National Institute of Mental Health

Topics include About Self-Care, When to Seek Help, What to Do in a Crisis, Featured Videos, Featured Fact Sheets https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/index.htm

Washington Department of Health – Behavioral Health Resources https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/COVID19/HealthcareProviders/BehavioralHealthResources

Hundreds of support groups meet online, via facebook, meetup, many other social media platforms or by phone.

Nar-ANON Family groups: a 12 step program for family & friends of ADDICts Find a Meeting — Nar-Anon Family Groups

NAMI-Thurston Mason: Facebook (2) · Community services/non-profits 4305 Lacey Blvd SE #28, Lacey · (360) 493-6021 https://namitm.org

Family Education and Support Services Facebook (19) · Education 6840 Capitol Blvd SE, Tumwater · (360) 754-7629 https://familyess.org/

Northwest Resources: Chemical Dependency/Substance Abuse Services Facebook (3) · Counseling & mental health 2708 Westmoor Ct SW, Olympia · (360) 943-8810 https://www.nwrii.com/

Alternatives Professional Counseling Inc Counseling & mental health 203 4th Ave E Ste 301, Olympia · (360) 357-7986 https://www.apcolympia.com/

Cascade Counseling: Adult, Family, Couple, Teen & Child Therapy Counseling & mental health 2100 Caton Way SW, Olympia · (360) 866-7406 info@cascadecounseling.net https://cascadecounseling.net/