On Dec. 2, the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) launched its new mobile rapid-response crisis teams for adults, adding 10 new teams in the field, plus new services and providers to the program.
Reflections from Recovery Month + Save the Date for the 30th Behavioral Health Legislative Forum
September is Recovery Month and King County’s mental health and substance use Recovery Community is thriving today. Earlier this month our director of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD), Susan McLaughlin attended the Seattle Mariners’ Recovery Day game with more than 2,000 people in recovery and their loved ones, including our partners at the Washington … Continue reading Reflections from Recovery Month + Save the Date for the 30th Behavioral Health Legislative Forum
King County is Now Accepting Proposals from Behavioral Health Agencies to Operate the First Crisis Care Centers
Today we mark one of the most significant milestones since we began implementation of the Crisis Care Centers Initiative in June. The Request for Proposals (RFP) to select behavioral health agencies to operate the first crisis care center is now open. This kicks off the process to site, build and open a regional network of … Continue reading King County is Now Accepting Proposals from Behavioral Health Agencies to Operate the First Crisis Care Centers
New Funding Opportunity to Strengthen the Behavioral Health Workforce
Growing our behavioral health workforce and investing in the people who treat people is a key part of the Crisis Care Centers Initiative. One of the first investments of the initiative this year is the recently released Behavioral Health Career Pathways Request for Proposals (RFP). This opportunity will help stabilize the workforce within our network of … Continue reading New Funding Opportunity to Strengthen the Behavioral Health Workforce
King County’s investments in the mental health and well-being workforce
Supporting the well-being and mental health of our communities is a priority for King County. Even before the pandemic, community members were facing new challenges in accessing supports for mental health care. Since the pandemic, those challenges have deepened, especially for young people who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, and multilingual … Continue reading King County’s investments in the mental health and well-being workforce
King County Behavioral Health Survey Open Now + Available in 21 Languages
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