New Cross System Data Analysis on Overdose Deaths in King County

DCHS Data Insights Series DCHS is excited to release the second analysis as part of the “DCHS Data Insights” series, highlighting how DCHS data directly informs programs, client outcomes, and the core components of some of our region's most pressing issues.  +++Nationally, the country is seeing a dramatic rise in overdose deaths due to opioids and stimulants. … Continue reading New Cross System Data Analysis on Overdose Deaths in King County

King County Processing Remaining EPRAP Applications and Conducting Audit of Payments

Leo Flor, Director of the Department of Community and Human Services Since 2020, the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) and a broad coalition of community organizations have distributed $318.5 million in payments to thousands of households across King County as part of the Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program (EPRAP). The size and growth … Continue reading King County Processing Remaining EPRAP Applications and Conducting Audit of Payments

You are invited: Registration open for VSHSL Summit!

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the first ever Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Summit! VSHSL Summit The VSHSL Summit will take place over three days, May 10 – 12, 2022. VSHSL-funded partners and the broader human services provider community are invited to attend. The summit will offer … Continue reading You are invited: Registration open for VSHSL Summit!

Funding Opportunity: $1.3M for Expanded Behavioral Health Services in Rural King County – DUE DATE EXTENDED TO MAY 12

The King County Department of Community and Human Services’ (DCHS) Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) is pleased to release this Request for Application. Up to $1,300,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds are available to expand access and utilization of behavioral health services in rural unincorporated areas of King County.

Funding Opportunity: $600K for Rural Youth Suicide Prevention and Peer Services

The King County Department of Community and Human Services’ (DCHS) Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) is pleased to release this Request for Applications. Up to $600,000 is available through ARPA funding to respond to community-identified needs for youth suicide prevention training and peer behavioral health services in rural, unincorporated King County.