When someone is in a crisis, it can seem overwhelming. Figuring out where to turn can seem impossible. If you are urgently seeking help and have found this page, here is some information for you:
Contact your local crisis line. These can vary by location, are available 24 hours/day for anyone, and are always free. You can call 411/directory assistance for the local number, look in the front of a local telephone book, or:
-Snohomish, Skagit, Island, and Whatcom County residents may call the Volunteers of America Care Crisis Line at 800-584-3578.
-King County residents may call the King County Crisis Clinic at 866-427-4747.
Current patients of Counseling Centers of North Puget Sound:
During business hours, contact your therapist directly, at the therapist's office.*
Patients of Dr. Ortmeyer and Dr. Uherek should contact them directly.
After hours, patients of all other clinicians, may reach our on-call clinician, via our crisis system: Leave a voicemail message at: 425-610-1265. The on-call counselor will return your call.
Note that there may be fees associated with extended crisis assistance, which is typically not covered by insurance plans.
* If you need an urgent appointment while your therapist is on vacation, call the on-call number 425-610-1265 for assistance.