A message from DCHS Director, Leo Flor on the King County Refugee Resettlement Hotel program: “When he entered their private room and saw they had a small kitchen with a two-burner stove and a sink that spit out clear water, he called his mom in Afghanistan. “We have everything in here,” he [Ahmad] told her.” … Continue reading Moving stories from the King County Refugee Resettlement Hotel program
Amplifying Black Voices: VSHSL Partners Spotlight
King County observes the Juneteenth federal holiday to celebrate and honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. While Juneteenth is a celebration of emancipation, we must still remember the fight for a racially-just future is ongoing and we must continue to fight for racial equity and address the disparities that exist … Continue reading Amplifying Black Voices: VSHSL Partners Spotlight
Meet your new Crisis Care Centers Initiative Planning Team!
In April, more than 56 percent of King County voters approved the Crisis Care Centers levy! This is a generational opportunity to improve our behavioral health system and deliver care to King County residents! The core components of this initative include crisis care, walk-in services, and residential treatment, in addition to strengthening this critical workforce. … Continue reading Meet your new Crisis Care Centers Initiative Planning Team!
Health Through Housing’s inaugural data dashboard is LIVE
King County’s Health Through Housing (HTH) initiative released its inaugural data dashboard which provides information on the HTH model and progress made during the initiative’s 2022 launch year. Since purchasing HTH’s first building in May 2021, the initiative has grown to 1,366 units, and 803 people have lived in or are living in HTH facilities … Continue reading Health Through Housing’s inaugural data dashboard is LIVE
Building connections: VSHSL summit recap and recorded trainings
On May 3rd and 4th, the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) hosted the second annual VSHSL Summit, bringing together VSHSL-funded providers and the broader human services community. Over two days at the Museum of Flight, the summit included presentations and trainings from expert service providers, panel discussions, and many opportunities to network and … Continue reading Building connections: VSHSL summit recap and recorded trainings
Providing support and care for people with substance use disorder: Treatment access in King County
In recent years, the pandemic has had a profound effect on mental health and substance use, with increasing numbers of people experiencing anxiety, depression, and loneliness. In 2021, there were over 106,600 deaths due to drug overdose in the U.S.—the highest on record. This reality is felt across the country, including here in King County, where … Continue reading Providing support and care for people with substance use disorder: Treatment access in King County
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