OSD School Social Work Team
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
November 2023
Looking for information about support groups, crisis lines, help with meals or bills, social and emotional wellness, or tips for taming toddler temper tantrums? You can find all that and much more here at our Resources for Youth and Families webpage.
Whether you're a family that's brand new to the Olympia School District, or just wondering where to go to find answers to specific questions you've never known how to answer, here is a great place to start!
The clinic provides a 24-hour 7-day a week service to anyone who calls, offering crisis intervention and emotional support, as well as information. The Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties also provides community presentations Whether you are interested in educating your workplace, classroom, or community members we invite you to contact Thurston County Crisis Clinic to learn more. 360-586-2800 360-586-2777 Youth/Teen Helpline
The mission of the Thurston County Food Bank is to eliminate hunger in our community.
Thanksgiving Meal Kit Distribution: November 20th, 21st, and 22nd
360-352-8597
NAMI Thurston-Mason (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. NAMI serves residents across Thurston-Mason with free mental health support, online groups, resources and education.
360-493-6021
December 2023
Holiday Gift Support
Toys for Tots- Thurston County
November 27th to December 15th
Need to update online application on November 27th
Gabi’s Olympic Cards & Comics (Gabi’s Kids)
(4230 Pacific Ave. Lacey, WA)
Gift Giving Event
When: December 10th, 2023. 10am to 6PM
Where: The Lacey Veteran's Hub
4232 6th Ave SE, Suite 101, Lacey, WA 98503
Every parent will be able to come in and pick, for each child:
- Something you want
- Something you need
- Something you wear
- Something to read
Questions: [email protected]
City Gates Ministries
360-705-0291
No updated information
Thurston County Food Bank
Thanksgiving Meal Kit Distribution
Monday, Nov. 20: Olympia’s Food Pantry, 10am–3pm (DRIVE-UP ONLY)
Tuesday, Nov. 21: Lacey’s Food Pantry, 10am–2pm (DRIVE-UP or WALK-UP ONLY)
Wednesday, Nov. 22: Olympia’s Food Pantry, 10am–3pm (INSIDE SHOPPING)
Salvation Army of Olympia - Angel Tree
October 17 - November 27th
For children 0 to 12 years olds