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
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
King County Department of Community and Human Services Launches Data Dashboard Measuring Impact of Countywide Initiatives
The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is excited to debut the new DCHS Dashboard that takes a detailed look at the programs and initiatives funded by the department, and the residents reached countywide. DCHS provides resources and services for the more than 2.3 million King County residents. The team at DCHS connects people … Continue reading King County Department of Community and Human Services Launches Data Dashboard Measuring Impact of Countywide Initiatives