As students across King County settle into a new school year, many families are navigating big transitions — new routines, new environments, new academic pressures, and new social dynamics. For some children and teens, these shifts can intensify feelings of stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. As a result, we want every parent, caregiver, educator, community provider … Continue reading Supporting Youth Mental Health: Free Crisis Services Available for Every Family in King County
King County is Implementing Protections Related to Civil Immigration Enforcement Through Human Services Contracts
At King County, we are committed to protecting the rights of immigrant and refugee residents and providing services to all people, regardless of their immigration status. In late 2025, the King County Council passed updates to King County Code (KCC) 2.15 to make sure our public services are safe and welcoming for everyone. Sponsored by … Continue reading King County is Implementing Protections Related to Civil Immigration Enforcement Through Human Services Contracts
South King County Community Event Recap: Expanding Crisis Care Across the Region
This month, community members, first responders and city officials from across South King County gathered in Renton for a Lunch & Learn focused on the growing network of free, 24/7 crisis care services available to everyone. The presentation highlighted key resources such as the 988 Crisis Line, mobile crisis response teams, and progress toward opening … Continue reading South King County Community Event Recap: Expanding Crisis Care Across the Region
Data Dive: Crisis Services in King County
New data shows King County Department of Community & Human Services helped more people access crisis care last year than ever before, thanks largely to new services and investments made possible by the voter-approved Crisis Care Centers Levy. This levy, approved by voters in 2023, invests in mental health and substance use care across King County. Now, we’ve released two reports that show both the momentum we’re building and the gaps … Continue reading Data Dive: Crisis Services in King County
Requests for Proposals: Behavioral Health Needs Survey, Human Services Workforce Stabilization, and more
The Department of Community and 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, and more. Find and view all RFPs on our DCHS Funding Opportunities webpage. Best Starts for Kids’ Youth Healing Project Best Starts for … Continue reading Requests for Proposals: Behavioral Health Needs Survey, Human Services Workforce Stabilization, and more
New RFP to Assess Region’s Behavioral Health Needs: Apply by August 14
A new RFP is now open seeking a survey research organization to work closely with the King County Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) to design and conduct a Needs Survey of King County residents. The BHRD Needs Survey is a population-based survey intended to better understand and assess the behavioral health needs of King County residents to ensure the mental health and substance … Continue reading New RFP to Assess Region’s Behavioral Health Needs: Apply by August 14