Outside Resources
Take advantage of the many additional outside resources that are available to our community.
Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Washington State
wants every student, in every school, to be valued and treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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Camp Ten Trees
We use the Creative Curriculum for a holistic approach and focus on different themes each week. The social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language skills learned as a preschooler will prepare them for kindergarten. These skills will give them the necessary experience for a great start to their scholastic career.
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Pride Foundation College Scholarships
Applications generally available from early October through early January.
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TeenLink
is a King County program that empowers youth to make positive and self-respecting decisions about their lives and provides resources and assistance to help them. Teen Link includes a statewide teen-answered help line every evening between 6-10 PM at 1-866-833-6546, online chat support every evening between 6-9:30pm, youth suicide prevention training, community outreach and education, as well as the distribution of their free Where to Turn for Teens resource guides.
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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 Seattle-King County residents to emergency mental health services. Help is just a phone call away at 1-866-427-4747.
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Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens
Teens 13+ can contact to find confidential services. Can help with Medicaid and non-Medicaid services.
Phone: 833-303-5437
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Trans Lifeline
is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the well being of transgender people. They run a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of our community might have; just call 1-877-565-8860.
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Other Links
- https://ingersollgendercenter.org/ingersoll-directory/ - Director of Seattle-area trans* health providers
- http://www.glma.org/ - Directory of LGBTQ-competent medical providers
- https://locator.apa.org/ - Psychologist locator
- https://www.nami.org/Support-Education - Mental health education, support groups, hotline, and more
- https://pridecounseling.com - Online counseling for the LGBTQ community
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/ - Directory of mental health professionals
- https://www.multiculturalcounselors.org/ - Washington Counselors of Color Network director
- https://www.ayanatherapy.com/ - Mental healthcare for marginalized and intersectional communities
- https://www.innopsych.com/ - US directory of therapists of color
The Trevor Project
is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. Trained counselors are available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386.
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Disclaimer
Boys & Girls Club of King County resource list is for reference purposes only. Boys & Girls Club of King County is not liable for the quality of service and treatment you may receive. By offering this resource list, Boys & Girls Club of King County in no way endorses the use of a particular provider or agency’s services, or online resource. Boys & Girls Club of King County makes no representations, and assumes no obligations, regarding the choice or quality of services or information one may receive through any listed provider, agency, or website.
