A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund Senior Health Promotion Programs that make improvements in the health and well-being of King County Seniors. In addition, this RFP will fund one entity to provide technical support and consultation. A gradual decrease in mental and physical capacity and a growing … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Senior Health Promotion (HL 6)
Expanding Pathways for Behavioral Health Apprenticeships
In King County, treatment for people with mental health and substance use challenges, when and how it’s needed, is a top priority. We also know that it takes people to treat people. In behavioral health, these roles are filled by highly skilled and trained professionals. As part of the Crisis Care Centers Initiative’s early investments … Continue reading Expanding Pathways for Behavioral Health Apprenticeships
Registration now open! Join us on August 22nd for the VSHSL Summit
Mark your calendars for August 22nd, 2024! The Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) will be hosting the 2024 VSHSL Summit for all VSHSL community partners and the broader human service provider community. Join us for an interactive summit that will include engaging presentations, panel discussions, and opportunities for networking and connection. Register here for the … Continue reading Registration now open! Join us on August 22nd for the VSHSL Summit
Share your experience to guide investment in behavioral health care in King County! Sign up to join a virtual listening session.
King County's local behavioral health sales tax provides about $80 million each year to be invested in mental health and substance use programming. That funding provides a significant opportunity to make a difference and we want to align our investments with community priorities. How can these local funds better serve you? We want to hear … Continue reading Share your experience to guide investment in behavioral health care in King County! Sign up to join a virtual listening session.
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention (HS 7) and Housing Legal Aid (HS 8)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund agencies that help support housing stability for low- and fixed income veterans, seniors, and vulnerable populations who are homeowners and renters in King County. Many individuals and families encounter significant barriers to affordable housing, placing them at heightened risk of losing stable … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention (HS 7) and Housing Legal Aid (HS 8)
Learn about Designated Crisis Responders in King County
When a person is in a mental health or substance use crisis, law enforcement or emergency medical services are often the first to arrive. In some instances, Designated Crisis Responders (DCRs) also come to provide an essential service. DCRs investigate, evaluate, and ultimately decide whether to detain an individual under State statute for involuntary psychiatric … Continue reading Learn about Designated Crisis Responders in King County