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

What Housing Makes Possible: Providers Reflect on New Data Showing Fewer Jail Bookings Associated with Stable Housing

One of several murals at Sacred Medicine House, a culturally grounded permanent supportive housing community operated by Chief Seattle Club. The building is one of nine King County Health Through Housing locations in Seattle. “When people have a stable home and access to supportive services, they are better able to move beyond crisis and focus … Continue reading What Housing Makes Possible: Providers Reflect on New Data Showing Fewer Jail Bookings Associated with Stable Housing

Breaking the Cycle: Connecting People to Mental Health Care After Hospitalization 

For too long, communities across King County have faced barriers to getting the behavioral health care they need to support their long-term recovery. At the Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS), we are breaking the cycle through our commitment to following through, connecting people to routine mental health care and recovery supports after they are discharged from treatment in hospitals, inpatient programs, or Crisis Care Centers.   New data shows efforts to connect clients of King County’s behavioral health services to outpatient care after a hospitalization are working and setting a national standard for follow-up care. The period after leaving a hospital is a … Continue reading Breaking the Cycle: Connecting People to Mental Health Care After Hospitalization 

New data shows King County DCHS’ Health Through Housing initiative helps residents maintain stable housing and improve health

King County Department of Human and Community Services (DCHS) today released new data on the Health Through Housing (HTH) initiative, showing improved housing and health outcomes for people living in Health Through Housing buildings throughout last year. Health Through Housing transforms former hotels and other underutilized properties into permanent supportive housing with onsite services, including physical and … Continue reading New data shows King County DCHS’ Health Through Housing initiative helps residents maintain stable housing and improve health

Submit a proposal for the Health Through Housing Initiative Evaluation Request for Proposals – deadline is March 25

The Health Through Housing Initiative Evaluation Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open! This RFP closes on Tuesday, March 25th at 2PM Pacific Time Click here to view the full RFP details and submit a proposal.  Type ‘RFP-Evaluation Services for Health Through Housing Initiative’ in the search box. If you are not already registered as … Continue reading Submit a proposal for the Health Through Housing Initiative Evaluation Request for Proposals – deadline is March 25

Two years of Restorative Community Pathways, a community-led program for King County youth 

A fight breaks out in the cafeteria. In the heat of a disagreement between two high school students, a glass of water is thrown hitting someone in the head and splattering on the floor. Police are called to the school. From that moment in the cafeteria, the youth who threw the water is now involved … Continue reading Two years of Restorative Community Pathways, a community-led program for King County youth