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
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
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
The 2023 VSHSL Annual Report and Data Dashboard is live!
We are excited to share the 2023 Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) annual report and data dashboard! In partnership with 209 community-based providers, the VSHSL served over 74,000 individuals through programs designed to meet the diverse needs of King County residents. These efforts reflect King County's commitment to equity, racial, and social justice, … Continue reading The 2023 VSHSL Annual Report and Data Dashboard is live!
King County partners with University of Washington to open free veteran civil legal clinic
Last week King County Executive Dow Constantine and the University of Washington School of Law announced a new partnership to open a free civil legal services clinic for veterans, servicemembers, and their families. Starting in early 2025, law students will work with the Veterans Clinic to provide free legal advice, representation, and services to veterans … Continue reading King County partners with University of Washington to open free veteran civil legal clinic
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