Due to COVID-19, services may be unavailable or by video, phone or email only.
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Please scroll down through this listing to see resources for B.I.PoC, and Resources for All
**Resources for Black People, Indigenous People, and People of Color**:
Black & Brown LGBTQ Counseling and Resources
- BlackLine
- Therapy for Queer People of Color Directory
- Lavender Rights Project: WA Black Trans Task Force
- GLSEN: Report on Erasure & Resilience, and Educational Resources Page
- National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network
- National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)
- Queer Crescent
- The Gender & Sexuality Therapy Center: Mental Health Fund
Black Doulas & Physicians
- National Directory of Black Doulas & Holistic Practitioners
- The Directory of Black Women Physicians
- A Sacred Passing: death Midwifery & Community Education, WA
- Center for Black Women’s Wellness, ATL
- Swedish Health Black Birth Empowerment Initiative: Black Midwives & Doulas
- HUED – Black Physician/Doctor Directory
- Black Doctors USA: Black Physician Directory
- Project Access Northwest: Matches Pre-Screened Patients with volunteer medical providers
Crisis Response (9-1-1 Alternatives)
- MH First – Emergency Crisis Response in Sacramento & Oakland CA
- BlackLine
- Project Be Free (DV Advocacy during crisis in Renton, WA)
- 988 – Suicide Prevention & Crisis Support Line
Immigrants and Refugee Resources
- King County Resources for Immigrants and Refugees
- Northwest Immigrants Rights Project
- Migrant Education Program
- Tacoma Community College Immigrant and Refugee Resource List
- National Immigration Legal Services Directory
- Economic Service Admin: Youth Services: Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program & Refugee School Impact Grant
- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services: Refugee Cash & Medical Assistance Programs & Other Resources
Indigenous Resources
- Seattle Indian Health Board
- Cowlitz Indian Tribe Health & Human Services
- Community Health Board Coalition
- Seattle Indian Health Board
- Cowlitz Indian Tribe Health & Human Services
- Community Health Board Coalition
Multi-Cultural Mental Health Counseling & Case Management
- Black Mental Health Matters Resource List on Reddit
- Washington State BIPOC Therapist Referral List & Mental Health Resources
- Multicultural Counselors | Counselor
- Open Doors – For Multicultural Families
- Multi-Service Center Youth and Young Adult Services
- Clinicians of Color Directory
- Latinx Therapist Action Network
- Project Be Free (DV Advocacy during crisis in South King County, WA)
- DMHS Directory of Providers who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color
- Asian Counseling and Referral Services
- Psychology Today: Find African American Therapist
- Black Christian Therapy Directory
- Latinx Therapy Directory
- Y-We Wellness & Therapy Resources
- Inclusive Therapist Directory
- Renton Area Youth & Family Services
- Consejo Counseling and Referral Services
- Therapy For Black Girls – Listing
- Therapy For Black Men – Listing
- Asian Mental Health Collective
- South Asian Therapists
- King County Community Support & Wellbeing Resources
Multi-Cultural, and African American/Black Resources
- Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic Community Programs (for parents & kids)
- Give Black Washington- Collective of Black Orgs & Directory
- UW CoLab Resource List
- BEAM Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective Directory
- Find Black Therapist Directory
- 211- Phone & Online Community Resource Guide
- Bad Bitches Have Bad Days Too (Megan Thee Stallion Resource List)
- BIPOC Intentional Community Council Resources
- Byrd Barr Place – Programs & Services + Byrd Barr Place – Home Page
- Christ Free Clinic – Local Community Resources
- City of Renton Human Services Resource Guide 2019-2020
- MeToo
- Kid’s Mental Health Pierce County: Youth Mental Health Resources – Pierce County & WA
- Project Be Free (DV Advocacy during crisis in Renton, WA)
- New Developed Nations: Music Program for Youth 12-25 – Spokane, WA
- BEAM Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
- FOCS – Families of Color Seattle: Parent Groups & Family Programs
- Holistic Resistance – Anti-Racist Workshops, Black Grief & Trauma Healing Retreats
- King County – Community Mental Health Services
- King County Prevention/Education Resources
- MSC-Multi-Service Center
- Neighborhood House
- Parent Help 123 – Resource Finder – Clinics
- United Way Benefits Hub
- NAMI: BIPOC Resources
- Loren Miller Bar Association: Black Lawyers
Free Therapy for Black & Melanated People:
- Boris Henson Foundation: Free Virtual Therapy for African American Individuals & Families
- Free Black Therapy
- Asian Mental Health Collective: Lotus Therapy Fund
- Powerful Voices: Youth Free Therapy Program
- Mental Health Liberation: BIPOC Therapy Fund : Inclusive Therapist Directory Partnership
- Sista Afya Therapy Program
- National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)
- Loveland Foundation: Free Therapy
- Project Be Free (DV Advocacy during crisis + 10 free sessions in South King County, WA)
- Therapy For Black Girls: Loveland Foundation Voucher Partnership
- Black Girls Smile: Charlyne McFarland Therapy Assistance Program
- South King County Wellness League
- The Upswing Fund for Melanated Mental Health
- DMHS Free Therapy & Wellness Program
Professional Services (Black, Indigenous & People of Color)
- Monday Morning – DEI Recruiting & Team Development
- Kin Freelancing LLC (Executive Virtual Assistant & Transcriber)
- Black Grant Writer
- SMP Nonprofit Consulting (grant writing)
- Bev Browning LLC
- Cheryl Townsel
B.I.PoC Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Support, Resources & Trainings
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center: Finding Mental Health Support for BIPoC Survivors
- Black Information Network (BIN) List of Black Sexual Assault Education & Resources
- MeToo Resource Library
- Sisters Lead Resources for Black Communities
- Sisters Lead Resources for Communities of Color Sexual Assault Organizations
- Project Be Free – Services in English and Spanish in South King County, WA
B.I.PoC Mental Health & Disability & Intersectionality: Educational Resources & Trainings
- Mandated reporting is NOT Neutral: Resources & Free Webinars
- BEAM Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective Trainings
- BEAM Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective: Trainings Intake Form
- Resources to Recover BIPOC Mental Health Equity Fact & Statistics Sheet
- Disability Philanthropy Forum: Intersections Between Racism and Ableism
- Temple University Institute on Disabilities: -Deconstructing Racism and Ableism in School-to-Prison Pipeline
- Colorado State University: Inclusive Language
- KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Healing Histories: Disrupting the Medical Industrial Complex, and Casa De Salud
- New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research
- Y-We Wellness & Therapy Resources: What is Therapy? Where Do I begin? Therapy & Wellness Resources
- Kid’s Mental Health Pierce County: Racism/Social Justice (Talking with children about racial violence & Covid-19)
**Resources for ALL! ** :
Case Managers
- Multi-Service Center Youth and Young Adult Services
- Seattle Children’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children & Teens
Covid-19 Resources
- NAMI Eastside providing education, support, & advocacy on mental illness (nami-eastside.org)
- Washington Recovery Helpline
- Washington State Behavioral Health Providers During Covid-19
- Mental Health and Addiction Issues in the LGBTQ+ Community
Crisis Response (9-1-1 Alternatives)
- MH First – Emergency Crisis Response in Sacramento & Oakland
- BlackLine
- Teen Link – Peer Crisis Services
- 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Crisis Response Network (AZ)
- The ACCESS Center (CA)
- Mental Health Crisis Intervention Services (CT)
- Crisis Intervention (DE)
- Mobile Crisis Services (FL)
- Project Be Free (DV Advocacy during crisis in Renton, WA)
- Mobile Crisis Services (GA)
- Adult Mental Health Division (HI)
- Crisis Services (MS)
- Maryland’s Helpline (MD)
- Crisis Services (NC)
- Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (NJ)
- New Mexico Crisis and Access Line (NM)
- Mobile Crisis Teams (NY)
- Mobile Crisis Response Teams (OK)
- Crisis Hotline (SC)
- Crisis Hotline (TN)
- Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (TX)
- Crisis Solutions Center (Seattle, WA)
- Mobile Crisis (Southwest WA)
Department of Social and Health Services
Developmental Disabilities
Domestic Violence Hotlines, Therapy and Housing
- Project Be Free (DV Advocacy during crisis in King County, WA)
- Project Be Free Support Groups
- Get Help — DAWN (dawnrising.org) 24-hour Advocacy and Support Line at 425-656-7867
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- New Beginnings
- LifeWire
- Sophia Way
Drug and Alcohol Help
- Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers near Renton, WA
- Ideal Option: personalized addiction treatment with medications like Suboxone® or Vivitrol®
- Renton Area Youth & Family Services- Substance Use Disorder Program
- Lakeside-Milam Recovery Center-Renton WA Outpatient Rehab
- LGBTQ+ Comprehensive Health & Well-being Guide
- Mental Health and Addiction Issues in the LGBTQ+ Community
- King County Sexual Assault Center Trauma-Focused Therapy, WA
Emergency Resources
- City of Renton Human Services Resource Guide 2019-2020
- DSHS-Emergency Programs
- Emergency Resources (instructure.com)
- Multi-Service Center – Emergency Assistance
- Need Help Paying Bills – Renton Assistance Programs
- St. Vincent de Paul – Local Assistance & Services
- Washington Connection (Your Link to Services)
- United Way Resources
Food
- FoodPantries.Org – Auburn Food Pantries
- FoodPantries.Org – Bellevue Food Pantries
- Multi-Service Center -Food & Clothing
- REACH – Food Pantry & Shelter for Women and Families
- FoodPantries.Org – Seattle Food Pantries
Free Therapy Programs::
- PPHA Voucher Programs (TX)
- Cancer Connects Complementary Therapy Program (NY)
- Boris Henson Foundation: Free Virtual Therapy for African American Individuals & Families
- Free Black Therapy
- Sista Afya Therapy Program
- Project Be Free (DV Advocacy during crisis in Renton, WA)
- Asian Mental Health Collective: Lotus Therapy Fund
- The Gender & Sexuality Therapy Center: Mental Health Fund
- Powerful Voices: Youth Free Therapy Program
- National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)
- Loveland Foundation: Free Therapy
- South King County Wellness League
- DMHS Free Therapy & Wellness Program
Grief & Loss Support
- Valley Medical Center | Grief Support Resources
- Grief Support Services of King County | Providence
- Valley Med: Bereavement Resource List (2016)
- The Healing Center | A Grief Support Community
- GriefShare: Grief Support Groups Meeting Weekly
- Loss Survivors : Lifeline (suicidepreventionlifeline.org)
- Valley Med: After Loved One’s Death Check-List
Groups (Support, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health)
- NAMI: Support Groups
- GriefShare: Grief Support Groups Meeting Weekly
- Parent Groups – FOCS (focseattle.org)
Healthy Habits, Nutrition Assistance
Housing
- Behavioral Health Housing
- Permanent & Transitional Housing
- Case Management
- Housing & Shelters
- Emergency Shelters:
- Family Centers:
- Veteran Shelters
- Pet-Friendly Shelters
- General/Multi-service housing/shelters:
- Trafficking survivors
Internet Services
Job Seeking / Resources
Legal Assistance
- KCBA King County Bar – Free Legal Assistance Washington state
- Gay City
- LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic
- Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity (CROP)
- Criminal History Records – Expungement Checklist
- Washington Law Help
- National Immigration Legal Services Directory
LGBTQ Counseling and Resources
- The Trevor Project
- Poly Friendly Professionals – Polyamory-Friendly Directory
- Emerald City Metropolitan Community Church
- Mental Health and Addiction Issues in the LGBTQ+ Community
- Lambert House
- King County Prevention/Education Resources
- LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic
- NW Network – Local Resources
- Gender Justice League
- The Northwest Network
- PFLAG – LGBTQ Resources
- GLAAD
- GALAP – Gender Affirming Surgery letter directory & resources
- Trevor Space – LGBTQ Youth
- Trevor Project Suicide Prevention Hotline
- Valley Medical – LGBTQ
- Seattle Counseling Services
- Trans Lifeline
- BlackLine
- DeQH
- GLBT National Help Center
- GLBT National Youth Talk Line
- Lambert House LGBTQ Youth Housing & Resources
- Queer Youth Resource Center – Vancouver, WA
Low Cost or Free Therapy
- Therapy Aid Coalition (Initiative: Coronavirus Essential Workers)
- Open Path Collective
- UV Cares
- Mend
- Antioch Counseling Clinic
- Bastyr Center for Natural Health
- CityU of Seattle Counseling Center
- Samaritan Center of Puget Sound Low Fee Clinic (Christian)
Medical, Dental, Vision
- Medical
- Project Access Northwest: Matches Pre-Screened Patients with volunteer medical providers
- HealthPoint / HealthPoint Renton
- Neighborcare Health
- New Hope Health
- Seattle Center Foundation – Seattle/King County Clinic
- Valley Medical – RotaCare
- Renton Public Health
- SeaMar Kent
- Medicaid eligible
- Dental
- Vision
Mental Health Counseling & Case Management
- SOUND
- Neighborcare Health
- Multicultural Counselors | Counselor
- Valley Medical Center
- Seamar – Kent
- King County – Community Mental Health Services
- Psychology Today – Therapist Search
- Open Doors – For Multicultural Families
- Multi-Service Center Youth and Young Adult Services
Mental Health (for Youth and Adolescents): Classes, Resources & Tutorials on finding a Therapist
- Seattle Children’s Resource Hub – Information for parents seeking providers for their children
- Seattle Children’s Hospital – Finding Mental Health (free class and/or recording)
- Teen Link Crisis & Mental Health Resource Page
- Kid’s Mental Health Pierce County: Youth Mental Health Resources – Pierce County & WA
- NAMI Little Monsters – Free Social Emotional Mental Health Coloring Book
Mental Health (for All): Classes, Resources & Tutorials on finding a Therapist
- Inclusive Therapists – Vetting a Potential Therapist: a Guide for Finding your Next Therapist
- Good Therapy – What is Counseling (& Frequently Asked Questions) ?
- Montgomery County Counseling Center – What’s the Difference between Coaching and Therapy?
- Ally Connection: Thien Pham, LMFT – Why are there so many different types of Therapists?
- Works Counseling Center: Catherine Baker – Inter, Pre-Licensed, Licensed..What’s it all mean?
- Seattle Children’s Resource Hub – Information for parents seeking providers for their children
- Seattle Children’s Hospital – Finding Mental Health (free class and/or recording)
- Teen Link Crisis & Mental Health Resource Page
- Kid’s Mental Health Pierce County: Racism/Social Justice (Talking with children about racial violence & Covid-19)
Pregnancy, Child Care, Parenting Classes, Baby Supplies & Support Groups
- Community Parenting Resources | Swedish Medical Center Seattle and Issaquah
- First Steps (maternity and infant care) | Washington State Health Care Authority
- Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic Community Programs (for BIPOC parents & kids)
- Free diapers and baby supplies Seattle and King County (needhelppayingbills.com)
- Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management (MSS/ICM) – King County
- Neighborcare Health – Pregnancy
- Nido Familiar/Family Nest Pregnancy and Parenting Support – Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington (ccsww.org)
- Parent Groups & Family Programs– FOCS Families of Color Seattle
- Seattle Children’s Resource Hub – Information for parents seeking providers for their children
- Parenthelp123
- Open Arms: Doula and Prenatal Services
- Pregnancy, child and teen health services and resources – King County
- Resources — Cooper House
- United Way – Parent+
- Valley Medical – Parents
- Valley Medical – RotaCare Renton & Bellevue
- Vision House
- Washington Connection (Your Link to Services)
Support Groups
- NAMI WA – Connection Support Groups
- Project Be Free Support Groups WA
Sexual Assault Help
- King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (wcsap.org)
- Home | King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (kcsarc.org)
- Sexual and Domestic Violence Resources: Washington State Department of Health
- THERAPY: University of Washington Adults, Children & Families (WA)
Suicide Prevention
- Alternatives to Suicide | Mental Health Presentations | HelpingMinds
- Crisis Connections – 24-Hour Crisis Line: 206-461-3222 or 1-866-427-4747
- You can also text “HEAL” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741
- Home – Teen Link
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Suicide Prevention Guide (for Family and Friends)
- For 24-hour assistance, you may call the King County Crisis Clinic at 206-461-3222 or 866-4CRISIS (427-4747). In an emergency, call Renton Police at (425) 430-7500 or 911.
- ULifeline