DCHS Behavioral Health and Recovery, Department of Community and Human Services, Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Breaking the Cycle: Connecting People to Mental Health Care After Hospitalization 

For too long, communities across King County have faced barriers to getting the behavioral health care they need to support their long-term recovery. At the Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS), we are breaking the cycle through our commitment to following through, connecting people to routine mental health care and recovery supports after they are discharged from treatment in hospitals, inpatient programs, or Crisis Care Centers.   New data shows efforts to connect clients of King County’s behavioral health services to outpatient care after a hospitalization are working and setting a national standard for follow-up care. The period after leaving a hospital is a … Continue reading Breaking the Cycle: Connecting People to Mental Health Care After Hospitalization 

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King County Auditor’s Report Shows DCHS Continues to Make Significant Progress 

Improving how our government works and ensuring public dollars are well spent is a top priority at King County DCHS.   A recent report by the King County Auditor’s Office states that DCHS “made significant progress on audit recommendations, improving training and awareness” over the last several months as the department has implemented new policies and procedures.   The … Continue reading King County Auditor’s Report Shows DCHS Continues to Make Significant Progress 

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A Place to Land: How Copperleaf Northgate is Connecting Families to Stability, Transit, and Opportunity

Last week, the doors to Copperleaf Northgate opened, marking a new chapter for hundreds of residents. For residents like Grecia Guzman Carranza and her family, it’s more than housing. It’s relief. It’s stability. It’s the ability to finally exhale. Grecia with her husband and son in Copperleaf's outdoor courtyard. “My family and I struggled for … Continue reading A Place to Land: How Copperleaf Northgate is Connecting Families to Stability, Transit, and Opportunity

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Full Speed Ahead: How the Crisis Care Centers Levy Is Unlocking Free, 24/7 Mental Health Support for King County  

Thanks to the voter-approved Crisis Care Centers (CCC) Levy, King County is expanding its services that offer immediate mental health and substance use care for people in a moment of crisis, including:  Someone to Call (988)  Someone to Respond In-Person (Mobile Response Crisis Teams)   Somewhere to Go (Crisis Care Centers)   Someone to Follow-Up (Post-Crisis Follow-Up Teams)  Less than two years into implementing … Continue reading Full Speed Ahead: How the Crisis Care Centers Levy Is Unlocking Free, 24/7 Mental Health Support for King County  

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Community Resource Event District 4: Connect with VSHSL providers in your community

Are you interested in learning more about the resources and services available in your community? The Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Supportive Community Outreach Programs and Engagement team is hosting their next Community Resource Event at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. Local organizations and services funded through the VSHSL will be there to connect you … Continue reading Community Resource Event District 4: Connect with VSHSL providers in your community