Mental Health Resources for Those Struggling During Pandemic

The Grant County Sheriff's Office is providing the community with a list of mental health resources for those who may need help getting through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

PIO Kyle Foreman said if someone needs a person to talk to, there is always help available.

"We recognize that there are a lot of people who are out there suffering right now. A lot of people who have anxiety issues or other mental health issues. Maybe they aren't feeling the best right now." Forman explained, "We want them to know that we understand this is a tough time, it's a heavy time for everybody, and you're not alone."

For those who may need help getting through the challenges
of the COVID-19 pandemic, here are some resources from which to get help.

1.
24-Hour Crisis Line, 1-866-4CRISIS (427-4747): The 24-Hour Crisis Line provides immediate help to
individuals, families, and friends of people in emotional crisis. We can help
you determine if you or your loved one needs professional consultation and we
can link you to the appropriate services. We are a primary source for linking
residents to emergency mental health services.

2. Teen
Link, Call or Text: 1-866-833-6546:
Our youth crisis specialists are available to talk by phone from 6-10 pm and
chat or text from 6-9:30 pm every night. You can also call, chat, or text in to
connect with an adult substance use specialist from 1-6 pm Tues-Sat.

3. WA
Recovery Help Line, 1-866-789-1511:
The Washington Recovery Help Line is an anonymous and confidential help line
that provides crisis intervention and referral services for Washington State
residents. Professionally trained volunteers and sta? are available to provide
emotional support 24 hours a day, and o?er local treatment resources for
substance abuse, problem gambling and mental health as well as to other
community services.

4. WA
Warm Line, 1-877-500-WARM:
WA Warm Line is a peer support help line for people living with emotional and
mental health challenges. Calls are answered by specially-trained volunteers
who have lived experience with mental health challenges. They have a deep
understanding of what you are going through and are here to provide emotional
support, comfort, and information. All calls are confidential. If you are in
crisis or considering suicide, call the 24-Hour Crisis Line at 1-866-427-4747.