King County released this week a new online survey about behavioral health, which includes both mental health and substance use care. Survey responses will inform upcoming King County planning for behavioral health system improvements. The survey seeks to solicits a wide range of community voices and bring their experiences, concerns and desires into our visioning … Continue reading King County Behavioral Health Survey Open Now + Available in 21 Languages
Kelly Rider Appointed Director of King County Department of Community and Human Services
King County Executive Dow Constantine has appointed Kelly Rider to serve as the director of the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS). Kelly succeeds Leo Flor, who accepted a role outside of government. Since February, Kelly served as acting director of DCHS and previously served as chief of staff, where she oversaw … Continue reading Kelly Rider Appointed Director of King County Department of Community and Human Services
New Funding Opportunity—Be Heard: BIPOC Voices about Mental Health & Wellness Community Listening Project
King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) is pleased to announce a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Be Heard: BIPOC Voices about Mental Health & Wellness Community Listening Project. The primary goal is to help BHRD understand how to better serve individuals from BIPOC communities by … Continue reading New Funding Opportunity—Be Heard: BIPOC Voices about Mental Health & Wellness Community Listening Project
Kelly Rider Now Serving as Acting Director of DCHS
King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) welcomes Kelly Rider as the new Acting Director of the department! For nearly two decades, Kelly has worked on strategic initiatives across all levels of government and most recently served as Chief of Staff for the department. Kelly joined DCHS in 2017 and began her … Continue reading Kelly Rider Now Serving as Acting Director of DCHS
New Actions to Stop the Surge of Fentanyl Overdoses and Expand Behavioral Health Treatment in King County
On Monday morning, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a multi-part strategy across five priority areas to address the surge of fentanyl and stop the record overdose deaths in the region. The strategies expand behavioral health treatment, increase access to medications for opioid use disorder, and make overdose prevention tools and resources more widely available. … Continue reading New Actions to Stop the Surge of Fentanyl Overdoses and Expand Behavioral Health Treatment in King County
Power of connection: Resources for survivors of domestic and sexual violence
October is Domestic Violence Action Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During the month of October victim advocates, allies, survivors of abuse, their loved ones, and the surrounding community come together to raise awareness of domestic violence and its impact on individuals, families, and communities. It is a time to connect, lift each other up, … Continue reading Power of connection: Resources for survivors of domestic and sexual violence