Kids Mental Health Pierce County

09/05/2025

We’re pleased to share that Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital has opened a new urgent care clinic in Tacoma, located at 1812 S. Mildred Street. In addition, a teen health clinic will open at the same location on October 15.

Mary Bridge Children’s Urgent Care is perfect for sickness and injuries that can’t wait for a trip to the pediatrician but aren’t serious enough to need the emergency room.
Mary Bridge Children’s Teen Health Clinic is a new primary care clinic designed with the unique needs of adolescents and young adults in mind.

Hear from Peter Asante, MD on Tacoma's CitlyLine show on how adolescent medicine empowers young people as they learn how to take responsibility for their health. https://multica.re/4667pVp

09/04/2025

A New Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Urgent Care Clinic and Teen Health Clinic opening in Tacoma.

Mary Bridge Children’s believes kids should be at the front of line! We’re excited to expand outpatient services in Tacoma with two new clinics- under the same roof!

Mary Bridge Children’s Urgent Care is perfect for sickness and injuries that can’t wait for a trip to the pediatrician but aren’t serious enough to need the emergency room.

Mary Bridge Children’s Teen Health Clinic is a new primary care clinic designed with the unique needs of adolescents and young adults in mind.

Hear from Dr. Peter Asante on Tacoma's CitlyLine show on
Teen Talk 101 which helps with conversations parents have with their children about adolescent life.

Teen Talk 101 helps with conversations parents have with their children about adolescent life. Beginning this dialogue early and continuing it as they grow c...

09/04/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Learn the warning signs, ⚠️normalize help-seeking, and let people know there are proven treatments that work. Check out SAMHSA’s ***dePreventionMonth toolkit ➡️ samhsa.gov/su***de-prevention-month

Pierce County Resources:

Pierce County Crisis Line
For a non-life threatening but urgent behavioral health crisis
Phone: 1-800-576-7764

Gig Harbor & Key Peninsula Su***de Prevention Coalition
The Gig Harbor & Key Peninsula Su***de Prevention Coalition exists to reduce the number of su***de attempts in both youth and adults in the region.
Resources Include: “Survivors of Su***de” Support Group, safeTALK training and more
Website: www.hope4you.org

NAMI Pierce County
NAMI Pierce County provides support, education, advocacy and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
Website: https://namipierce.org/

09/02/2025

Tomorrow: The Tacoma Rainiers invites you to join us for Mental Health Awareness Night on Wednesday, September 3rd – a meaningful evening dedicated to celebrating mental wellness and honoring the individuals and organizations making a difference in mental health advocacy and support.

A portion of all ticket sales will directly benefit mental health initiatives in Pierce County, helping create lasting impact in our community.
Event Details
📍 Location: Cheney Stadium
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 3rd
⚾ Celebration: Recognition of community mental health champions
Ticket Packages:
• Group Express – $20.50 ($24.62 after taxes & fees)
Reserved seat & ballpark meal
• Group Double Play – $30.50 ($36.20 after taxes & fees)
Reserved seat, ballpark meal, & exclusive Rainiers hat
• Group All-Star – $40.50 ($47.78 after taxes & fees)
Reserved seat, premium meal, & exclusive Rainiers hat
🎟 Order Tickets Here: GOFEVO.COM/EVENT/MENTALHEALTH2025

Let’s gather as a community, shine a light on mental wellness, and enjoy a great night at the ballpark together.

09/02/2025

TOMORROW: The Tacoma Rainiers invites you to join us for Mental Health Awareness Night on Wednesday, September 3rd – a meaningful evening dedicated to celebrating mental wellness and honoring the individuals and organizations making a difference in mental health advocacy and support.

A portion of all ticket sales will directly benefit mental health initiatives in Pierce County, helping create lasting impact in our community.
Event Details
📍 Location: Cheney Stadium
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 3rd
⚾ Celebration: Recognition of community mental health champions
Ticket Packages:
• Group Express – $20.50 ($24.62 after taxes & fees)
Reserved seat & ballpark meal
• Group Double Play – $30.50 ($36.20 after taxes & fees)
Reserved seat, ballpark meal, & exclusive Rainiers hat
• Group All-Star – $40.50 ($47.78 after taxes & fees)
Reserved seat, premium meal, & exclusive Rainiers hat
🎟 Order Tickets Here: GOFEVO.COM/EVENT/MENTALHEALTH2025

Let’s gather as a community, shine a light on mental wellness, and enjoy a great night at the ballpark together.

09/02/2025

🖤 Join us for an evening of open and honest community conversation with a powerful panel of Black mental health advocates including David Strong, Executive Director of NAMI Pierce County. Together, we’ll break down stigma and talk about mental health, self-care, and healing in our communities.

🗓 Thursday, September 25, 2025
🕕 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 TACID (6315 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466)

Let’s create space for healing together. ✨

09/02/2025

Check out this amazing community resource from our partners at Team Wrk and come visit our amazing team for resources!

09/02/2025

From our partners at Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families

On behalf of the Family Separation Rapid Response Team, I am excited to share that a new resource flyer to assist families impacted by immigration-related concerns is now available on DCYF’s website. This is a comprehensive list of trusted resources for families at risk of separation due to immigration-related detention or deportation.

Resources for Families Impacted by Immigration-Related Concerns
The resource flyer is available in 7 languages and contains links, QR codes and brief descriptions of the following:
• Sample Immigrant Safety Plans – critical to helping pre-determine who should care for a child if separated from their parents due to detention or deportation.
• Resources for finance and business transitions
• School guidance
• Know Your Rights information and training
• Legal supports
• Keep Washington Working Act summary
• REAL ID guidance
• And more
For information about the Family Separation Rapid Response Team or to sign up to receive updates, visit www.dcyf.wa.gov/FamilySeparationRapidResponseTeam

08/30/2025

The Native & Strong Lifeline now offers chat and text services! The Native & Strong Lifeline provides crisis support and resources to all Native and Indigenous people in Washington. Call 988 and press 4, text N8V to 988, or chat online at chat.988lifeline.org to reach a trained Native crisis counselor for support with any type of emotional distress, substance use concerns, or thoughts of su***de.

Learn more at nativelifeline.org

08/29/2025

WA State Behavioral Health Advisory Council (BHAC) is recruiting for new members with lived experience with mental health and substance use disorders. We are seeking new members from tribal, rural, and eastern WA communities.

Eligible members with lived experience can qualify for a stipend of up to $57.00 an hour, up to $200.00 a day, for participating in the council. Travel expenses including meals, gas, and lodging are also covered at the current per diem rates.

Learn more about BHAC: https://loom.ly/qSrkeY4

08/27/2025

Seeking Feedback on the Summarized Strategic Plan Draft - Take Survey 5

What is the Strategic Plan?
Washington Thriving is excited to share an overview of the draft Strategic Plan for Washington’s prenatal-through-age-25 behavioral health system. This effort began in 2023 following a recommendation from the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Work Group to the legislature responding to the growing behavioral health crisis for children, youth, and families in Washington.

The Strategic Plan development has been guided by the Washington Thriving Advisory Group and has received input and support from many different collaborators across the system. The input and partnership with the Advisory Group and other contributors with lived and living experience with the behavioral health system as young people, families, and system partners has led to the creation of a Strategic Plan that centers the needs of those who use the system.

The purpose of this strategic plan is to:

Share a detailed vision for what the future of our state’s behavioral health system should look like to actually serve people in a way that feels like support, when and where they need it.

Provide information on what it would take to transform the system from where we are today, to where we need to go to achieve this vision.

Give decision-makers the information and education, strategic direction, and insight to powerful opportunities that can be acted on immediately to improve the system

Look across the continuum of behavioral health needs and address the full spectrum of needs for both those on the receiving end of services and supports, and the workforce and agencies that deliver them.

For more information and provide feedback visit: https://www.washingtonthriving.org/blog/take-survey-5-feedback-on-the-strategic-plan-draft-summary?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=68ae46a216322423d1bcd1b8&ss_email_id=68ae4ae7e689d036d17f302d&ss_campaign_name=Washington+Thriving-Seeking+Feedback+on+the+Summarized+Strategic+Plan+Draft&ss_campaign_sent_date=2025-08-27T00%3A02%3A04Z