White River Mental Health Resources
24 Hour Crisis Line
Any student may access this free crisis line available 24 hours day 365 days a year. Call toll free
at 1 (800) 576 7764.
Afternoon Help Line
Any student may access the afternoon help line, this is available between 3-11pm daily. This is if
a student just wants someone to talk to but is not in crisis. Call toll free at 1 (877) 780 5222.
24 Hour Sexual Assault/Abuse Crisis Line
Any student who is a victim of sexual assault or abuse may access this free crisis line available
24 hours day 365 days a year. Call toll free at 1 (800) 756-7273.
24 Hour Sexual Minority Emergency Line
Any student who identifies as LGBTQ and is in crisis may access this emergency line available 24
hours day 365 days a year. Call toll free at (253) 988 2108.
Intensive Services through Catholic Community Services (all requires Medicaid coverage)
The WISe program is for families that are not in immediate crisis (danger to self or others) but
need intensive wrap around support services in their home. To make a referral, the family must
call (253) 208 1016 and do an on the phone Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths
Assessment to see if the family is eligible.
The FAST program is for families that are in immediate crisis (danger to self or others) and need
intensive wrap around support services in their home. This is a short-term (up to 90 days)
alternative to psychiatric hospitalization. It is meant to ensure safety. To make a referral, the
family must call (253) 292 4200.
Counseling for Students/Families who do not have medical insurance
HopeSparks Healing Hearts Counseling in Puyallup has a low sliding fee scale for services,
sessions may be free to those that qualify. To contact about starting services call (253) 565
4484.
Pacific Lutheran University Couple and Family Therapy Center in Parkland has a low sliding fee
scale for services, sessions may be free to those that qualify. To contact about starting services
call (253) 535 8782.
Sexual Minorities
There is a free weekly support group for called Prism for Sexual Minorities every Tuesday in
Puyallup. If you are interested in joining, please e-mail cherise.alexander@multicare.org.
There is also a free drop in center called Oasis for LGBTQ youth, this drop in center is located in
Tacoma. They have so many program going on, call (253) 671 2838 for information about the
center or look at their website at oasisyouthcenter.org.
Grief
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Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital has a program called BRIDGES: A Center for Grieving Children.
They have locations in Puyallup and Tacoma. To access information about current groups and
camps, call (253) 272 8266. Groups include:
The Bridges Groups – Free bi monthly support group, includes dinner and concurrent adult
group
For children 4-18 years old who have experienced the death of a parent or death of a sibling.
For children 4-18 years old who have experienced the suicide or violent death of a parent or a
sibling.
For children 4-18 years old who have experienced the death of an extended family member or
friend.
The Discoveries Groups – Free bi monthly support group, includes dinner and concurrent adult
group
For children 4-18 years old who are experiencing the serious diagnosis of a significant person in
their lives.
For adults who are experiencing the serious diagnosis of a significant person and/or caring for
children who are impacted by the illness.
The Passages Groups: Sliding Fee scale four session group
For children 4-18 years old who have experienced a significant loss.
For adults who are caring for children 4-18 years old who have experienced a significant loss.
Camp Erin is a free, three-day camp experience every spring. The camp is for children ages 6-17
who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Parenting Support
HopeSparks has The Family Support Program that assists families with developing problem
solving skills, parenting education, linking them with resources, and encouraging ways to
support their children in school. Services are in home. To access services, call (253) 565 4484.
HopeSparks also offers Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which is a treatment for
families with children ages 2-8 years old that focuses on reducing serious childhood behavioral
problems, improving parenting skills, and changing relationships. PCIT helps parents implement
structure and teaches positive discipline using a concrete, skill-based approach and provides
both parents and children with positive ways to relate to one another. In each session, the
parent wears a small ear- piece and plays with their child as a PCIT therapist provides coaching
from the other side of a one way mirror using a microphone. The therapist helps the parent
practice and master new skills and the parent-child relationship is effectively strengthened
through positive praise. To access services, call (253) 565 4484.
Multicare offers free Parenting Classes throughout Pierce County, call (253) 697 8461 for a
current schedule of classes. They also offer free in home services, such as
Promoting First Relationships and the Positive Parenting Program, that are both evidence-based
parenting programs provided in the home by Family Support Workers, who offer
encouragement to parents and help them build on the unique strengths of their family.
A Common Voice is an organization in Pierce County who have Parent Partners available to
support. Parent Partners are parents who themselves have had a child with challenging mental
health needs and have had experience navigating systems, such as school, medical, and juvenile
court. Parent Partners are trained to give emotional support to parents, provide resources,
educate parents about special education rights/laws, and attend meetings with parents on
behalf of their child. A Parent Partner can be an invaluable free tool, it highly recommended
Daniel’s parents contact A Common Voice at (253) 537 2145 to request a Parent Partner.
Mental Health Free Apps for I phones (Type in name to Itunes store)
Breathe2Relax, MindShift (for teens with anxiety), PTSD Coach, Optimism (Mood Tracker),
Operation Reach Out (for those struggling with suicidal thoughts), Relax Melodies (for sleep)