REMOTE COUNSELING
Remote services only: phone or online appointments/meetings available during Governor Inslee's 'Safe Start' plan.
During social distancing, phone appointments and online groups are available. Learn more below.
Free of Cost
The program serves as a cost-free confidential service for Bainbridge Island residents and their counseling needs. Services are provided by professional counselors to help with a variety of issues. Counselors are knowledgable about local resources and referrals to help you build a support group for your self-care plan.
Confidential
Helpline House observes all codes of confidentiality and ethics when working with community members. Cost-free phone
appointments are available M- F | 9 - 5 Call 206.842.7621or Email helpline@helplinehouse.org.
Overcoming Obstacles in the Time of Pandemic
March 4 - April 22, 2021 | Thursdays | 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Or maybe you feel isolated, anxious, and powerless? Do current events feel too challenging? If so, we welcome you to join us on Thursdays to build positive coping skills and overcome obstacles during these difficult times. This is an open group; if you missed one, join us the next week.
Together, this strength-based group will encourage self-care, reflection, and discussion to learn coping skills to help you get through these tough times.
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Begins March 4 - April 22, Thursdays
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Designed for adults (18+)
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8 ninety minute meetings, weekly
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Free of cost to participants
Questions are welcome, please email group facilitators:
Gina Kapel, LICSW, MSW gkapel@helplinehouse.org
Tana Berry, BASW, MSW Intern tberry@helplinehouse.org
Register with the in-take coordinator, 206.842.7621, during business hours.
Join us. Use the meeting i.d. & passcode below to meet us online.
Get Started.
Join Zoom meetings
Meeting ID:
Passcode:
Overcoming Obstacles in the Time of Pandemic
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Or maybe you feel isolated, anxious, and powerless? Do current events feel too challenging? If so, we welcome you to join us on Thursdays to build positive coping skills and overcome obstacles during these difficult times. This is an open group; if you missed one, join us the next week.
Together, this strength-based group will encourage self-care, reflection, and discussion to learn coping skills to help you get through these tough times.
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Begins March 4 - April 22, Thursdays
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Designed for adults (18+)
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8 ninety minute meetings, weekly
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Free of cost to participants
Questions are welcome, please email group facilitators:
Gina Kapel, LICSW, MSW gkapel@helplinehouse.org
Tana Berry, BASW, MSW Intern tberry@helplinehouse.org
Register with the in-take coordinator, call 206.842.7621, during business hours.
Join us online. Use the meeting ID & passcode below to meet us online.
How to participate
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86813397139?pwd=VGIwL3IxUksvZ3hveEFGV0lja2dCdz09
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Zoom Meeting ID: 868 1339 7139
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Passcode: 838536
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By phone: Dial 253-215-8782 and enter the Meeting ID and Passcode
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Online Support Group
March 4 - April 22, 2021
Thursdays | 1:00 - 2:30 PM
One to One Counseling
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Depression is a serious but treatable medical condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts. Though typically characterized by feelings of sadness, depression symptoms may appear as irritability or apathy. Tasks that seemed to be easy before may take longer because of lack of concentration.
Anxiety is your mind and body’s natural response to events that are threatening. It’s important to keep in mind that experiencing anxiety is normal for everyone. However, when anxiety becomes severe, lasts for several weeks, and includes symptoms that keep you from doing things you usually would, it may be worth discussing with your health care professional. Anxiety symptoms are real—they are not just in your head. They can be treated, and they are nothing to be ashamed of.
Schedule a free phone appointment with a Helpline House mental health professional.
Call 206.842.7621 or email helpline@helplinehouse.org
Schedule A Phone Appointment
Get a free, confidential phone appointment with Helpline House counselor.
Call 206.842.7621 or email helpline@helplinehouse.org
The intake coordinator will need your
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primary contact phone number
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primary email
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availability between M-F | 9 am - 5 pm
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a summary of your critical needs
Meet your counselor or group by phone or face to face online. You choose.
A social worker will call you upon your scheduled time.
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24/7 Crisis Information
Remember, if you are experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency or fear for safety, call 911.
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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Call 1.800.273.8255 to speak to someone if you or a loved one is considering harming themselves or experiencing emotional distress.