As we approach Veterans Day, we at King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) take a moment to honor the brave veterans and servicemembers who have served our country. Their sacrifices, during and after service, have shaped the nation we know today. Our nation’s veterans have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedoms … Continue reading Honoring Our Veterans: A Message from DCHS
Guiding investments in support of survivors of gender-based violence: Recommendations from the Women’s Advisory Board
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. Now is the time to come together, support one another, share resources, … Continue reading Guiding investments in support of survivors of gender-based violence: Recommendations from the Women’s Advisory Board
Celebrating the VSHSL community at the third annual summit
This summer the King County Adult Services Division (ASD) hosted the 2024 Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) 3rd Annual Summit at the Seattle Airport Marriot. The summit brought together over 200 providers, partners, and King County staff for a day of engaging presentations, activities, and opportunities to connect and strengthen the network of … Continue reading Celebrating the VSHSL community at the third annual summit
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Mental Health Counseling (HL 2)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to provide mental health services to veterans, military servicemembers, and their respective family members, and/or seniors and their caregivers, in order to increase access to mental health care and reduce potential wait times. Military service can cause or exacerbate behavioral health and wellness concerns … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Mental Health Counseling (HL 2)
New virtual contact center and search tool to connect King County residents to services
Today, the Resource Access Team, a new key investment of the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy, launches their virtual contact center and online interactive resource database to better connect King County residents with the services and resources they need to thrive. Resource Access is a multifunctional customer service team within the Department of Community … Continue reading New virtual contact center and search tool to connect King County residents to services
Preventing falls helps older adults stay healthy and live independently
True or False: Using hands to push up from a chair is a sign that someone is at a higher risk of falling. If you answered true, you’re right! Many people don’t realize this is a sign of leg weakness, a common risk for falling. Falls are a significant health issue for older adults. One in … Continue reading Preventing falls helps older adults stay healthy and live independently