Health & safety

Apple Health enrollment is open year-round.

Frequently asked questions for immigrants who want to know more about how the issue of public charge might affect their ability to access healthcare and other services during this COVID-19 outbreak.

For information about coverage options if you have lost your job, your employer sponsored coverage, or had a reduction in work hours, please visit the Washington Health Benefit Exchange Coronavirus FAQ Page.

If you or someone you know has recently lost or will be losing health insurance coverage, visit wahealthplanfinder.org to browse health insurance options and get covered.

Contact the Office of the Insurance Commissioner for insurance help.

National Domestic Violence Hotline offers support through the chat feature on the website or over the phone at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides numerous resources for domestic violence survivors including shelters and local programs

Strategies to help families cope with the challenges of being quarantined with someone infected or potentially infected

Strategies to help families cope while their relatives are hospitalized

Crisis Connections connects people in physical, emotional and financial crisis to services through 24-Hour Crisis Line,

Text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 access to a crisis counselor.

Mental Health America resources for LGBTQ+ individuals

PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, their parents and families, and allies. PFLAG offers hotline services to callers across the country.

Care for your coronavirus anxiety - a project by Shine

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education warning signs and support

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) has compiled a selection of web pages and information sheets on mental health and coping with the effects of COVID-19

Disaster Distress Helpline for around-the-clock crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress. Call 800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746

Learn more about coping with stress during an infectious disease outbreak

For other tips, read this article from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Staying Connected While Staying at Home: Tips for Older Adults. 

Washington State employee assistance program

Non-clinical support and helpline for anyone experiencing stress or anxiety. Sometimes you just need to talk it out with someone. Call 1-833-681-0211.