South King County Community Event Recap: Expanding Crisis Care Across the Region 

This month, community members, first responders and city officials from across South King County gathered in Renton for a Lunch & Learn focused on the growing network of free, 24/7 crisis care services available to everyone. The presentation highlighted key resources such as the 988 Crisis Line, mobile crisis response teams, and progress toward opening … Continue reading South King County Community Event Recap: Expanding Crisis Care Across the Region 

How the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy Is Improving Health for Thousands of Seniors 

For older adults, access to programs and services that help them maintain their independence is crucial. But more often than not, resources aren’t readily available, and barriers like financial limitations, a lack of transportation, or health conditions keep older adults from thriving.   A recent article published in Prevention Science highlights a local model for senior health and wellness that has been quietly changing lives across King County. And while the journal feature is an exciting milestone, … Continue reading How the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy Is Improving Health for Thousands of Seniors 

Announcing September and October Community Update Meetings on the MIDD Behavioral Health Sales Tax Renewal

King County residents are invited to two virtual Community Update Meetings this fall to learn about the renewal of the MIDD Behavioral Health Sales Tax and the new Implementation Plan that was recently sent to the King County Council for consideration. If passed by Council, the Implementation Plan will guide several key local investments in behavioral health care through 2034. These Community Update Meetings are hosted by the King County Department of Community and Human Services’ (DCHS) Behavioral Health and Recovery Division … Continue reading Announcing September and October Community Update Meetings on the MIDD Behavioral Health Sales Tax Renewal

Community Resource Event District 8: Connect with VSHSL providers in your community

Are you interested in learning more about the resources and services available in your community? The Department of Community and Human Services’ Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Supportive Community Outreach Programs and Engagement (SCOPE) team is hosting their next Community Resource Event at the Bethaday Community Learning Space. Local organizations and services funded through the VSHSL will … Continue reading Community Resource Event District 8: Connect with VSHSL providers in your community

Community Attends Crisis Care Center Open House and Resource Fair in Seattle

On July 21, the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) welcomed more than 170 neighbors, providers, and local partners for an open house at the future Seattle Crisis Care Center. First Hill and Capitol Hill community members showed strong interest in learning about the behavioral health services coming to the neighborhood, and many took the opportunity … Continue reading Community Attends Crisis Care Center Open House and Resource Fair in Seattle

VSHSL funding opportunity: Human Services Workforce Stabilization for DCHS providers

A funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to improve staff recruitment and retention within organizations with active VSHSL or Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) contracts who are currently providing human services in King County. We know that human services employees do some of the most vital work in our … Continue reading VSHSL funding opportunity: Human Services Workforce Stabilization for DCHS providers