Resources

Crisis Intervention

24-Hour Crisis Help: If you are in crisis please call 9-1-1 or the King County Crisis Line at 866-427-4747.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Child Mental Health Information and Referrals

Kindering and The Boyer Clinic: therapy, family support, and early childhood education for children with special needs.
Mental Health Information for Middle Childhood (6-12 yrs)
SoundCareKids a support program for families with children who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives.
Trans Lifeline organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education.
The Trevor Project The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 13–24.
StopBullying.Gov
Seattle Children's Hospital Autism Center and University of Washington Autism Center - assessment, therapy, and family resources for children with Autism

Child Art Therapy and Seattle Art Program Resources

In-depth information on Child Art Therapy
Art Therapy as defined by The American Art Therapy Association (AATA)
Art With Heart- Seattle based non-profit creating art therapy workbooks for children
Imagination Studio at Seattle Children's Museum - exploring with art supplies for children ages 10mo-10 years.
Paint Playground at Seattle ReCreative - art-making space and a creative playspace specifically designated for young children (1-5 years) accompanied by a caregiver.
Seattle Child Art Programs: Early Masters, Gage Academy, Pratt Fine Art Center
Child Art Therapy and Anxiety
Art Therapy and Depression
Child Art Therapy and Anger

Theories and Techniques

Professional Associations