Mercer Island High School

Absences:206-236-3346 Phone:206-236-3350

CRISIS/EMERGENCY/SUPPORT SERVICES

https://www.crisisconnections.org/24-hour-crisis-line/
Crisis Text Line – text START to 741741 OR Crisis Clinic 24/7 Helpline 1-800-427-4747
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
https://www.teenlink.org/ 1-866-TEENLINK (833-6546)
King County Wraparound
Children’s Crisis Outreach Response System (CCORS) Access to CCORS is available through the Crisis Clinic at 206-461-3222 or 1-866-4CRISIS.
King County Sexual Assault Resources Center (located in Renton) Phone: 425-226-5062 OR 24-hour Resource Line (24/7 response) 888.998.6423
Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress at Harborview
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-827-8840
Trevor Project–LGBTQA+ 1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860
MI Safe Rides (Sat PM): 206-941-4100
National Eating Disorder Association Hotline 1-800-931-2237
Public Health Eastgate Teen Center 1-800-244-4512
Homeless Shelter/Safe Place: Test SAFE and your location to 69866

COMMUNITY GRIEF/LOSS SUPPORT

Forefront Cares – support after a suicide 206-543-1016
The Healing Center Seattle 206-523-1206
Safe Crossings Foundation 206-652-4723
CampErin—weekend camp for youth grieving the loss of aloved one

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES

Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (YFS counselors also available AT MIHS)
Consejo (multiple locations including Bellevue & Kent, Spanish speaking therapists available) Phone: 206-461-4880
SeaMar Behavioral Health (multiple locations including Bellevue, Spanish speaking therapists available) Phone: 425-460-7125
Valley Cities (located in Kent & Renton) Phone: 253-939-4055
Youth Eastside Services (located in Bellevue and Redmond, Spanish speaking services available) Phone: 425-747-4937 (Available to MI Youth for substance abuse services only)
Friends of Youth (located in Issaquah & Kirkland) Phone: 425-392-6367
Seattle Children’s Mental Health Referral Service

Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens connects patients and families with evidence-supported outpatient mental health services in their community. This free, telephone-based referral service is funded by Washington Healthcare Authority and operated by Seattle Children’s. The Mental Health Referral Service will provide thorough mental health referrals for children and teens 17 and younger from across Washington. Families can visit the linked website above or call 833-303-5437, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to connect with a referral specialist. Here is a list of behavioral health services provided at Children’s, as well as PDFs full of specific resources for various symptoms and disorders, and links to podcasts about teen mental health.

The Mercer Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Coordinator: Erin Battersby, Senior Director, (206) 230-6227 erin.battersby@mercerislandschools.org Title IX Compliance Coordinator: Erin Battersby, Senior Director, (206) 230-6227 erin.battersby@mercerislandschools.org Section 504 & ADA Coordinator: Nova Williams, Assistant Director, (206) 236-4510 nova.williams@mercerislandschools.org Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Erin Battersby, Senior Director, (206) 230-6227 erin.battersby@mercerislandschools.org. All content copyright Mercer Island School District 2017.

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