Hotlines in Seattle

  211 line

• Phone: 211

• Email:  help@211info.org

• Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm

• Website: https://www.211.org/ 

• Description:  Provides information and referrals for health and social services, including shelter, food, and housing assistance.

 Veterans Crisis Line

• Phone: 988, or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1

• Text: 838255

• Email: VHA.SuicideHotlineStaff@va.gov

• Hours: 24/7

• Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ 

• Description: Helps veterans through tough times, and can connect them with resources they need. 

 HOPE Team

• Email: homelessness@seattle.gov 

• Hours: n/a

• Website:https://www.seattle.gov/human-services/reports-and-data/addressing-homelessness/hope-team 

• Description: The HOPE Team coordinates the shelter recommendations made by outreach providers on behalf of individuals experiencing homelessness and connects the recommendations to open shelter beds such as enhanced shelter and tiny home villages.

 TeenLINK

• Phone: 866-833-6546

• Email: n/a

• Hours: 6pm-10pm

• Website: https://www.teenlink.org/ 

• Description: Our teen volunteers are trained to listen to your concerns and talk with you about whatever’s on your mind – bullying, drug and alcohol concerns, relationships, stress, depression or any other issues you’re facing. No issue is too big or too small! Calls and chats are confidential.

King County Emergency Family Shelter Intake Line

• Phone: (206) 245-1026

• Email: n/a

• Hours: 24/7

• Website: n/a

• Description: Helps families that are seeking shelter in emergency situations quickly, whether they are low-income or not.