Crisis Hotlines
Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860
For trans folk and staffed by trans folk
GLBT National Help Center
1-888-843-4564
Peer-counseling and local resources
GLBT National Youth Talk Line
1-800-246-7743
Youth (up to age 25) w/peer-counseling & local resources
Trevor Project Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-866-488-7386
LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-24)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255 (English)
888-628-9454 (Español)
800-799-4889 (TTY)
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741-741
WA Listens
Call or text: 1-833-681-0211
Thurston County Crisis Line
360-586-2800
Youth Help Line 24/7
360-586-2777
Online Support
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Online chat for LBTQ+ alongside peer counseling
1-888-843-4564
Online chat/texting for suicide prevention
For LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-24)
Weekly moderated group for trans teens (ages 12-19) // Wednesdays 4-6 pm PST
Grief & Loss
Dark Nights of the Soul by Thomas Moore
Finding Peace: A Workbook of Healing from Loss, Rejection, Neglect, Abandonment, Betrayal, and Abuse by Troy Love
It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture that Doesn’t Understand by Megan Levine
Living in the Shadow of the Ghosts of Grief: Step into the Light by Alan Wolfelt
Unattended Sorrow by Stephen Levine
When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
Refuge in Grief - resource for support groups and self-help
Book List for Grieving Children
Center for Grief and Loss - Led by death educator and grief counselor Dr. Alan Wolfelt, an organization dedicated to helping people who are grieving and those who care for them. Perhaps someone you love has died, or you want to help a grieving friend or family member.
Parenting Support
Mental Health Resources
Seattle Children’s Gender Clinic
Clinic information, support, and resources
Parenting Books
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel Siegel, M.D (child development)
The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation by Karen Bonnell (divorce/separation)
The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell (bonding)
Get Out of My Life: but First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall? by Anthony Wolfe (tweens & teens)
The Ins and Outs of Poop: A Guide to Treating Childhood Constipation by Thomas Dumanhel (toilet issues)
No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel and Tina Bryson (compassionate discipline)
Real Boys’ Voices by William Pollack (understanding boys)
Smart but Scattered: Boost Any Child’s Ability by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare (ADHD)
Smart but Scattered TEENS by Peg Dawson, Richard Guare and Colin Guare (ADHD)
Talking to Children About Divorce: A Parent's Guide to Healthy Communication at Each Stage of Divorce by Jean Mc Bride (divorce)
Transforming the Intense Child Workbook by Howard Glasser and Melissa Lowenstein (calming)
Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood by Lisa Damour (teen age girls)
The Whole Brain Child: Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel Siegal and Tina Bryson (child development/rearing)
The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child by Daniel Siegal and Tina Bryson (resilience)
Children’s Books
Angry Octopus: A Relaxation Story by Lori Lite (relaxation)
A Little Spot of Anxiety: A Story About Calming Your Worries by Diane Alder (anxiety)
A Little Spot of Peaceful Spot: A Story About Mindfulness by Dian Alder (mindfulness)
A Terrible Thing Happened by Margaret Holmes (trauma)
Bully Beans by Julia Cook (bullying)
C is for Consent by Eleanor Morrison (consent)
Dare! by Erin Frankel (bullying)
Far Apart, Close in Heart: Being a Family When a Loved One is Incarcerated by Becky Birtha (prison)
Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents by Ronald Rapee (anxiety)
Helping Your Child Recover from Sexual Abuse by Caren Adams and Jennifer Fay (sexual abuse)
Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids by McCloud (empathy)
I am Human: A Book of Empathy by Susan Verde (empathy)
I am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness by Susan Verde (mindfulness)
I am Love: A Book of Compassion by Susan Verde (compassion/empathy)
The Invisible String by Patrice Karst (grief)
The End of Something Wonderful: A Practical Guide to Backyard Funeral by Stephanie Lucianovic (pet grief)
Let’s Talk About Body, Boundaries, Consent, and Respect by Jayneed Sander (consent/safety)
Listening to My Body by Gabi Garcia (mindfulness/feelings)
Lying Up a Storm by Julie Cook (lying)
Making Friends is an Art by Julia Cook (SEL/friend making)
Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X by Ilynsh Shabass (pride/race)
My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook (impulsivity)
My Shadow is Pink by Scot Student (gender)
Let’s Talk about Body, Boundaries, Consent, & Respect by Jayneen Sanders (assertiveness)
Please Tell! A Child’s Story About Sexual Abuse by Jesse (sexual abuse/empowering)
Ricky Sticky Fingers by Julia Cook (stealing)
The Right Touch: A Real-Aloud Story to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse by Sandy Kleven (boundaries)
Sex is a Funny Word: A Book about Bodies, Feelings, and YOU by Cory Silverberg (bodies, gender, and sexuality)
Stand in My Shoes: Kids Learning About Empathy by Bob Sornson (empathy)
The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin (grief)
When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death by Brown & Brown (death/dying/grief)
Why is Dad so Mad? A Book About PTSD & Military Families by Seth Kastle (parental PTSD/military families)
Wilma Jean the Worry Machine by Julia Cook (anxiety)
What Were You Thinking? A Story About Learning to Control Your Impulses by Bryan Smith (impulsivity)
What in the World Do You Do When Your Parents Divorce? A Survival Guide for Kids by Winchester and Beyer (divorce)
The Way I Feel by Janan Cain (feelings/emotions)
The Words Hurt by Chris Loftis (emotional abuse by a parent)