Hosted by the King County Department of Community and Human Services' Behavioral Health and Recovery Division, the forum provides an opportunity to hear recovery stories, learn about King County's behavioral health legislative priorities for 2027, and engage directly with elected officials and others who care about mental health and substance use recovery. The event is … Continue reading Join Us Nov. 10th for the 2026 King County Behavioral Health Legislative Forum
Supporting Youth Mental Health: Free Crisis Services Available for Every Family in King County
As students across King County settle into a new school year, many families are navigating big transitions — new routines, new environments, new academic pressures, and new social dynamics. For some children and teens, these shifts can intensify feelings of stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. As a result, we want every parent, caregiver, educator, community provider … Continue reading Supporting Youth Mental Health: Free Crisis Services Available for Every Family in King County
New data shows DCHS reached over half a million people in 2025 and other impacts across King County
Every day, the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) helps residents find stable housing, access behavioral health care, strengthen their financial security, and connect with essential services. The updated 2025 DCHS Data Dashboard brings the scale and impact of that work into focus. In 2025, DCHS-managed programs and activities reached over half a million people across King County—demonstrating both the … Continue reading New data shows DCHS reached over half a million people in 2025 and other impacts across King County
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
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
New RFP to Assess Region’s Behavioral Health Needs: Apply by August 14
A new RFP is now open seeking a survey research organization to work closely with the King County Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) to design and conduct a Needs Survey of King County residents. The BHRD Needs Survey is a population-based survey intended to better understand and assess the behavioral health needs of King County residents to ensure the mental health and substance … Continue reading New RFP to Assess Region’s Behavioral Health Needs: Apply by August 14
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