Trusted Sources

These external sources include Washington state and federal organizations that promote health and wellness.

If you need to talk to someone, call us at 877-313-4455 or check out our list of helplines. For self-help resources, visit our resource library.

General help

These sources provide multiple resources for a wide range of topics, from health to financial help.

Access Washington (wa.gov)

This is Washington State’s official website. It provides easy access to resources and services for health and safety, medical benefits, education, caregiving, business and finance, and counseling.

Military OneSource

The U.S. Defense Department created this online portal, where you can live chat with a military life expert, request non-medical counseling, get help moving your personal property, request financial counseling, and get relationship support.

Resolution Washington

This site teaches you the benefits of dispute resolution and mediation and connects you to Dispute Resolution Centers (DRCs) across the state, which offer affordable or free services.

Abuse, violence, sexual assault

These organizations help you find a safe shelter, teach you about domestic violence leave, and help you cope with stress that stems from abuse, violence, sexual assault, and trauma.

Domesticshelters.org

The Alliance for HOPE International created this online directory that helps you find domestic violence programs and shelters near you. The site also provides helpful tools and information for people experiencing domestic violence.

Office of Crime Victims Advocacy

The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) voices the needs of crime victims in Washington. This site gives you access to support and resources to help crime victims heal and reach their full potential.

Domestic Violence Leave

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) outlines the policies for domestic violence leave, which gives victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, the opportunity to take time off from work.

Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs

The Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (WCSAP) provides information, training, and expertise to its members who support victims, family and friends, the general public, and all those whose lives have been affected by sexual assault.

Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

The Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) offers resources, trainings, and events to support domestic violence survivors and advocate against domestic violence.

Workplace Respond to Domestic & Sexual Violence Resource Center

Workplaces Responds educates and equips employers, workers, unions, and anti-violence advocates with knowledge, tools, and best practices for preventing and responding to the impacts of domestic violence, sexual violence, sexual harassment, and stalking in the workplace.

Addiction recovery

These organizations promote addiction recovery, provide resources, and help you find treatment centers.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to help each other recover from alcoholism.

Quit Smoking

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created this page with multiple resources to help you quit smoking.

Crystal Meth Anonymous

Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share the common goal to help each other recover from crystal meth addiction.

Smokefree.gov

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) created this site to help you or someone you care about quit smoking. It offers quizzes, tips, plans, apps, text messaging programs, and other ways to quit and be smoke free for good.

Prescription Drug Misuse

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH) and MedlinePlus created this page with research, treatment options, and multiple other resources to help you recover from a prescription drug addiction.

Nicotine Anonymous

Nicotine Anonymous is a fellowship of people helping each other to recover from nicotine addiction.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) leads public health efforts to improve mental health across the nation. This site provides resources for finding treatment centers and healthcare support, paying for treatment, coping with stress and anxiety, and helping others get help.

Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of people who want to help each other recover from a gambling problem.

Caregiving

These organizations help you find long-term elderly support and provide resources for caregivers.

COVID-19 resources for parents

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) provides resources and tips to keep you up to date on COVID-19 information and help you support your children as they cope.

Long-term adult care information

The Washington State Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) provides information about long-term care, including eligibility information, ways to pay, and where to find caregiving support.

Family Caregiver Support Program

The Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) helps caregivers support seniors and people with disabilities so they can live with good health, independence, dignity and control over decisions that affect their lives.

Long-term care services

Washington’s Community Living Connections (CLC) Network helps you find the right services and information to access long-term and home- or community-based support systems. CLC links you with services that match your individualized priorities and preferences so you can remain at home or in your communities.

Racism & inclusion

These organizations help members of marginalized communities find people with similar backgrounds and provide resources for dealing with discrimination.

Statewide Business Resource Groups

The Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) created business resource groups (BRGs) to bring together state employees and their allies who have a common interest or characteristic. BRG members bring their unique knowledge and perspectives, making them an asset to state business needs, such as recruitment and retention. BRGs include:

• Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity (BUILD)
• Disability Inclusion Network (DIN)
• Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network (HAPPEN)
• Latino Leadership Network (LLN)
• Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network (RAIN)
• Supporting our Voices, Empowering Rights and Indigenous Governance (SOVEREIGN)
• Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG)
• Washington Immigrant Network (WIN)

BIPOC mental health

Mental Health America helps Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals find their communities and explore toolkits, webinars, and other useful mental health resources.

Identity and Cultural Dimensions

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) created this page to outline the cultural differences that influence what treatments, coping mechanisms and supports work for different minority groups.

Employment, retirement, benefits

These sources help you find jobs, file for unemployment, and manage your retirement accounts and benefits.

Washington Connection

The Washington State Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) created this site to offer you a fast and easy way to apply for a variety of public benefits and services.

Washington Healthplanfinder

The Washington Health Benefit Exchange operates this easily accessible, online marketplace for individuals and families to find, compare, and enroll in Qualified Health Plans, Qualified Dental Plans and Washington Apple Health (Medicaid).

Careers.wa.gov

This site helps you explore the benefits of working in Washington State government and find jobs statewide.

Washington Unemployment Benefits

The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) helps you figure out if you’re eligible for unemployment benefits, estimate your benefit amounts, and apply for benefits.

Worksource Washington

This job-match site offers you access to thousands of jobs and advanced job-search tools to find career opportunities more easily. It also gives employers unlimited job postings and automatic rankings and side-by-side comparisons of applicants.

Veterans Employment Toolkit

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) created this toolkit to provide you with answers and resources in finding and obtaining employment, as well as making career decisions and excelling in the workplace.

Resources for Laid Off Workers

The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO provides many services related to legislative advocacy, political action, racial and gender justice, workforce development, and more. It also has grant programs designed to offer direct worker assistance.

Retirement plans & benefits

The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) provides information, tools, expertise, and services to help you receive and understand the retirement benefits you earn while in public service.

Mental health support

These organizations help you find mental health treatment, understand symptoms of mental illness, and stay up to date on the latest mental health research.

American Psychological Association

The American Psychological Association (APA) is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. It provides research-based resources regarding mental health, well-being, stress, and more.

National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI Washington is the part of the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for those affected by mental health conditions. This site helps you find crisis support, clinicians and counselors, and other mental health resources statewide.

National Institute of Mental Health

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. This site helps you find a health care provider or treatment and offers a variety of resources for mental disorders and related topics.

National Center for PTSD

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) created the National Center for PTSD to help veterans, as well as others who have experienced trauma or suffer from PTSD, through research, education, and training. This site helps you understand PTSD, find treatment options, and explore a variety of ways to get help for yourself or family members.

Personal finance & legal help

These sources help you find personal finance resources and legal aid.

Washington State Bar Association

The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) provides information about how and when to file a complaint against a legal professional in Washington state.

Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) helps you improve your financial literacy, find finance resources, and connect with local organizations.

Money Management International

Formerly known as Clear Point, Money Management International (MMI) helps you overcome current and future financial challenges through education, tools, and support. They offer housing solutions, bankruptcy counseling and education, student loan counseling, natural disaster recovery, and more.

Suicide prevention

The organization below teaches you different suicide prevention strategies, provides helpful resources, and hosts virtual mental health events.

Washington State Department of Health

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) created this page to host their Washington State Suicide Prevention Plan and provide suicide prevention and intervention resources for people of all ages and occupations.

Suicide Prevention Information and Advocacy

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

Native Suicide Prevention and Care Program

The Indian Health Service, a federal health program for American Indians and Alaska Natives, created their Suicide Prevention and Care Program to create a safety net of interconnected tribal and federal partners to protect individuals against suicide risk.

Youth support

The organization below helps you support your children’s mental health.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) helps you understand child trauma, find treatment and trauma-informed care, and explore resources and training options.