Resources
Suicide Prevention
If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, please get help immediately.
Call 911, campus security at 509.777.4444, Spokane's 24/7 Crisis Line at 509.83.4428, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Emergency Rooms
- Deaconess North Emergency Center
8202 N. Division, Spokane, 99208
509.473.3333 - Holy Family Hospital
5633 N. Lidgerwood, Spokane, 99208
509.482.2460 - Sacred Heart Medical Center
101 W. 8th Ave., Spokane, 99204
509.474.3131
Suicide Crisis Hotline Information
| Organization | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Spokane 24/7 Crisis Hotline (First Call for Help) | 509.838.4428 |
| National Suicide Prevention Hotline | 1.800.273.TALK (8255) |
| Crisis Text Line | Text "START" TO 741.741 |
| LGBTQ Suicide Hotline (Trevor Project) | 1.866.488.7386 |
| Veterans Suicide Hotline | 1.800.273.TALK (Press 1) |
| Suicide Hotline in Spanish | 1.800.273.TALK (Press 2) |
| National 24/7 Suicide Hotline | 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433) |
Sexual Asssault
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a sexual assault, call 911, campus security at 509.777.4444, Spokane's Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 509.624.7273, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Whitworth University takes gender-based violence seriously and provides support and information on sexual violence to survivors, friends and families of survivors, and the university community.
Please see the following link for additional Whitworth specific information.
Whitworth's Sexual Assault Prevention, Information & Resources
Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline Information
| Organization | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Spokane 24-hour Sexual Assault Crisis Line | 509.624.7273 |
| RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline | 800.656.4673 (HOPE) |
Spokane Community Support Groups
The counseling center is able to provide various counseling groups each semester, and a number of other groups meet throughout the Spokane region to offer support for specific needs. The following groups are available to assist you in your journey of growth and healing.
- Post-abortion support groups
- Post-sexual-assault support groups
- Grief support groups
- Eating disorders support groups
- Eating disorders/friends and families support groups
- Sexual addiction & compulsivity groups
Additional Resources in Spokane
| Organization | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Drug & alcohol treatment resources (Spokane Cares) | See website |
| Spokane Domestic Violence Crisis Line (YWCA Spokane) | 509.789.9297 |
| Eating disorders (The Emily Program) | 509.252.1366 |
| Pregnancy services (iChoice) Free testing for pregnancy, HIV, and STDs. Lab fee only. |
509.327.0701 |