Earlier this week King County Executive Dow Constantine and Minority Veterans of America celebrated the opening of Q'mmunity House today, the first transitional home in the country for LGBTQ+ veterans. Q'mmunity House will provide on-site holistic case management, connections to the veteran-serving community, and a safe, affirming, and supportive home for LGBTQ+ veterans experiencing homelessness … Continue reading King County partners with Minority Veterans of America to open first-in-the-nation transitional housing for LGBTQ+ veterans
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Mental Health Counseling (HL 2)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to provide mental health services to veterans, military servicemembers, and their respective family members, and/or seniors and their caregivers, in order to increase access to mental health care and reduce potential wait times. Military service can cause or exacerbate behavioral health and wellness concerns … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Mental Health Counseling (HL 2)
Reflections from Recovery Month + Save the Date for the 30th Behavioral Health Legislative Forum
September is Recovery Month and King County’s mental health and substance use Recovery Community is thriving today. Earlier this month our director of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD), Susan McLaughlin attended the Seattle Mariners’ Recovery Day game with more than 2,000 people in recovery and their loved ones, including our partners at the Washington … Continue reading Reflections from Recovery Month + Save the Date for the 30th Behavioral Health Legislative Forum
New virtual contact center and search tool to connect King County residents to services
Today, the Resource Access Team, a new key investment of the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy, launches their virtual contact center and online interactive resource database to better connect King County residents with the services and resources they need to thrive. Resource Access is a multifunctional customer service team within the Department of Community … Continue reading New virtual contact center and search tool to connect King County residents to services
King County is Now Accepting Proposals from Behavioral Health Agencies to Operate the First Crisis Care Centers
Today we mark one of the most significant milestones since we began implementation of the Crisis Care Centers Initiative in June. The Request for Proposals (RFP) to select behavioral health agencies to operate the first crisis care center is now open. This kicks off the process to site, build and open a regional network of … Continue reading King County is Now Accepting Proposals from Behavioral Health Agencies to Operate the First Crisis Care Centers
Preventing falls helps older adults stay healthy and live independently
True or False: Using hands to push up from a chair is a sign that someone is at a higher risk of falling. If you answered true, you’re right! Many people don’t realize this is a sign of leg weakness, a common risk for falling. Falls are a significant health issue for older adults. One in … Continue reading Preventing falls helps older adults stay healthy and live independently
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