Today, Connections Health Solutions and the City of Kirkland opened the region's first walk-in 24/7 behavioral health crisis center along with partner cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline. The new crisis center will provide walk-in urgent care and continued stabilization for people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. Its opening completes … Continue reading First-Of-Its-Kind Behavioral Health Crisis Center Opens in North King County
King County Launches Updated DCHS Dashboard
King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is rolling out the latest version of the DCHS Dashboard! The dashboard shows the local impact of key initiatives and department priorities in the region. The latest version includes financial data, housing data, and updates on the Health Through Housing initiative.DCHS annually administers more than $1 … Continue reading King County Launches Updated DCHS Dashboard
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Short-Term Engagement Projects (SE 9)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund entities to convene short-term community-building events and activities that provide social engagement opportunities for seniors and individuals from resilient communities in ways that meet their unique cultural needs. The competitively selected projects will be community-led, reflect the populations they serve, and cultivate … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Short-Term Engagement Projects (SE 9)
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Senior Health Promotion (HL 6)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund Senior Health Promotion Programs that make improvements in the health and well-being of King County Seniors. In addition, this RFP will fund one entity to provide technical support and consultation. A gradual decrease in mental and physical capacity and a growing … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Senior Health Promotion (HL 6)
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention (HS 7) and Housing Legal Aid (HS 8)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund agencies that help support housing stability for low- and fixed income veterans, seniors, and vulnerable populations who are homeowners and renters in King County. Many individuals and families encounter significant barriers to affordable housing, placing them at heightened risk of losing stable … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention (HS 7) and Housing Legal Aid (HS 8)
Celebrating Leon Richardson’s continued public service
For more than five years, Leon Richardson served in key roles at King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS). Leon helped steward the King County Veterans Program, making it one of the strongest veterans’ programs in the nation. He led important operations for the County’s COVID-19 response and was crucial to the success … Continue reading Celebrating Leon Richardson’s continued public service