The legislation reflects extensive community engagement, modernizes one of King County's most important behavioral health investments, and renames it the King County Behavioral Health Bridge. Executive Girmay Zahilay transmitted legislation to the King County Council that would guide one of the County's largest local investments in behavioral health through 2034, reflecting extensive community engagement to better … Continue reading Executive Zahilay transmits implementation plan and new name for King County’s behavioral health sales tax
Dr. Susan McLaughlin confirmed as Director of King County Department of Community and Human Services
This month, the King County Council confirmed Dr. Susan McLaughlin as the Director of the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) after Executive Girmay Zahilay nominated her earlier this year. Since last December, Dr. McLaughlin has served as the Acting Director of DCHS. She has spent over 20 years in DCHS, including serving as the Health and Human … Continue reading Dr. Susan McLaughlin confirmed as Director of King County Department of Community and Human Services
Requests for Proposals: Youth Crisis Care Center Operator and Best Starts for Kids’ Youth Healing Project
The Department of Community & Human Services has several Requests for Proposals (RFP) available for your organization’s consideration! See a list of RFPs below with details on how to apply, key dates and deadlines, contact information, and more. Crisis Care Center Levy DCHS is looking for a behavioral health agency to operate a Crisis Care Center for youth in … Continue reading Requests for Proposals: Youth Crisis Care Center Operator and Best Starts for Kids’ Youth Healing Project
50 years in, DCHS’ Emergency Services Patrol carries out a critical mission
The Emergency Services Patrol (ESP) team, in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division, is one of DCHS’ direct service teams. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the team patrols in and around downtown Seattle, looking out for people in crisis. To learn more about their work, the team’s history, and what’s ahead, we sat down with the ESP … Continue reading 50 years in, DCHS’ Emergency Services Patrol carries out a critical mission
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
DCHS Launches Provider Trainings, Taking Action to Reinforce Financial Stewardship
Each year, the Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS) serves hundreds of thousands of people—delivering housing support, behavioral health care, child care, services for veterans and people with disabilities, and more. This work doesn’t happen in on its own, it's powered by the contracted providers that bring these programs to life. Over the past five years, DCHS has intentionally expanded contracting opportunities across … Continue reading DCHS Launches Provider Trainings, Taking Action to Reinforce Financial Stewardship