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Do you need support right now?

Below is a list of resources, especially phone numbers that you can call if you need help right away. 

Please don't hesitate to get in touch with someone who can help you. You don't have to do this alone! 

Sexual Assault Support

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RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline — support for sexual assault survivors and loved ones. 

  • Online chat

  • Call 800-656-4673 (HOPE)

  • Text HOPE to 64673 

  • 24/7

  • Free and confidential

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Relationship abuse and safety planning

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National Domestic Violence Hotline — relationship abuse support and safety planning. 

  • Online chat

  • Call 800-799-7233 (SAFE)

  • Text START to 88788

  • 24/7

  • Free and confidential

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love is respect — healthy relationships and dating abuse support for teens, young adults, and loved ones.  

  • Online chat

  • Call 866-331-9474

  • Text LOVEIS to 22522

  • 24/7

  • Confidential

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StrongHearts Native Helpline — domestic and sexual violence support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. 

  • Online chat

  • Call or text 844-762-8483

  • 24/7

  • Free, anonymous, and confidential 

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Emotional distress or crisis support

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — emotional distress and suicide/crisis support. 

  • Online chat

  • Call or text 988

  • Call 800-273-8255

  • 24/7

  • Free and confidential

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Crisis Connections — Crisis Services — support for mental health and substance use crises.

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Support for young people

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The Trevor Project — crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.

  • Online chat

  • Call 866-488-7386 (866-4-U-TREVOR)

  • Text START to 678678

  • 24/7

  • Free and confidential

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Teen Link — a service of Crisis Connections — peer support for teens throughout Washington State

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Ongoing mental health or substance use treatment

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SOUND Behavioral Health — local mental health and substance use treatment

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Police-associated advocacy and case support

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Seattle Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Victim Advocates — police-associated advocacy and support through the investigation and criminal justice process.

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Resource information last reviewed October 2026.

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