When Maurice decided to pursue a career in behavioral health, he knew he wanted to help people navigate the same challenges he had seen many others face. However, training requirements, education costs, and balancing work with learning can create significant barriers to entering the field. Today, Maurice is building his career as a Substance Use … Continue reading How King County Is Growing the Behavioral Health Workforce
Hay servicios de interpretación en todos los números telefónicos y centros que se indican a continuación A medida que los estudiantes de todo el condado de King comienzan un nuevo año escolar, muchas familias se adaptan a grandes cambios: nuevas rutinas, nuevos entornos, nuevas responsabilidades escolares y nuevas relaciones sociales. Para algunos niños y adolescentes, … Continue reading Apoyo a la salud mental de jóvenes: El Condado de King ofrece servicios de crisis gratuitos para todas las familias.
In the corner of the second floor of Seattle Central College, you’ll find a room full of friendly faces, community resources, and, critically, snacks. The snacks, a time-tested method of drawing hungry college students in, are a good hook, but what keeps students around are the relationships they build there and the resources they can … Continue reading Teamwork really does make the dream work: How the Learning Center Seattle team partners to support students
Are you interested in learning more about the resources and services available in your community? The Department of Community and Human Services’ Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Supportive Community Outreach Programs and Engagement (SCOPE) team is hosting their next Community Resource Event at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport - Southcenter. … Continue reading Community Resource Event District 5: Connect with VSHSL providers in your community
After years of planning, persistence, and partnership, 41 new affordable homes are now open on Vashon Island. King County's early investment and sustained support helped turn a rare development opportunity into much-needed rental housing in a community where affordable options have been scarce for decades. On October 14, King County joined Shelter America Group and … Continue reading A rare opportunity realized: Creekside Village brings 41 affordable homes to Vashon
Last year, the King County Auditor’s Office released a report showing the need for stronger financial oversight at the Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS). The report also detailed 10 recommendations for DCHS to implement to strengthen internal controls and stewardship of public dollars. Now, the department is making progress on the 10 recommendations, … Continue reading Strengthening Oversight: DCHS Moves Closer to Completing Audit Recommendations
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