King County is pleased to announce that the MIDD Behavioral Health Sales Tax Fund has released its data dashboard and Summary Report. The Summary Report provides an overview of the MIDD’s performance in 2022 and the complementary online MIDD data dashboard provides more comprehensive results and initiative-level details. King County’s MIDD Behavioral Health Sales … Continue reading MIDD 2022 Data Dashboard and Summary Report are Live!
King County Refreshes Data Impact Dashboard with a Deeper Look at DCHS Programs and Initiatives
DCHS provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community. DCHS annually administers more than $1 billion in public funds to ensure King County residents can access a broad range of services, including behavioral health treatment, housing, child care resources, education and employment opportunities for youth and young adults, veterans services, … Continue reading King County Refreshes Data Impact Dashboard with a Deeper Look at DCHS Programs and Initiatives
Substance use prevention and early intervention: Key steps to reduce harm and prevent use before it starts
Substance use disorders continue to impact people from all walks of life. As the understanding and science of addiction evolves, so too does our understanding of ways to prevent substance use disorder and increase support for communities. As a follow up to the blog post on substance use disorder treatment, we are taking a closer … Continue reading Substance use prevention and early intervention: Key steps to reduce harm and prevent use before it starts
New program bridges gaps to meet the health and wellness needs of King County’s veterans
Many of America’s veterans, servicemembers, and their family members face challenges in accessing healthcare and wellness supports. Often times, challenges arise due to gaps in eligibility for health coverage, difficulties navigating large healthcare systems such as the VA, and the complexities in applying for and receiving disability benefits. Since 2005, the King County Veterans Program … Continue reading New program bridges gaps to meet the health and wellness needs of King County’s veterans
Child care wins in the state legislative session
King County families with young children are already keenly aware that the cost of child care is unaffordable. But an Annie E. Casey Foundation study puts it in perspective: with a median annual cost of more than $14,000, Washington parents with toddlers will pay more for child care than the cost of college tuition. … Continue reading Child care wins in the state legislative session
Meet the faces behind the impact: 2022 VSHSL Annual Report
In 2022, the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) continued to build on previous investments and delivered programming to help people transition to affordable housing, get job training, find employment, access emergency financial assistance, connect with domestic violence advocacy, receive behavioral health treatment, and access other resources and services. The VSHSL has reached across a … Continue reading Meet the faces behind the impact: 2022 VSHSL Annual Report