King County hosted the annual Behavioral Health Legislative Forum on November 18th. Over 400 community members joined us for an evening celebrating recovery and the many ways people continue their recovery journey in communities. The Behavioral Health and Recovery Division at King County reflected on the progress made over the past year to improve behavioral … Continue reading Over 400 joined us for the King County Behavioral Health Legislative Forum — Watch the video!
New Funding Opportunity: $17.8M for Short-term Housing and Housing Resource Navigation for Trueblood Class Members
The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) is releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Short-Term Housing and Housing Resource Navigation for Trueblood and Trueblood Diversion Program Class Members. DCHS invests in diversion programs with the intention of reducing contact with the criminal legal system, … Continue reading New Funding Opportunity: $17.8M for Short-term Housing and Housing Resource Navigation for Trueblood Class Members
King County asked 1,472 people about the mental health and substance use treatment system. Here’s what we learned.
The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) released today a new report sharing feedback from community engagement on the topic of the behavioral health system, which provides supports and treatment for mental health and substance use, including prevention, promotion, treatment, crisis intervention, community building, recovery supports, and more. The Phase One Community Engagement Report, … Continue reading King County asked 1,472 people about the mental health and substance use treatment system. Here’s what we learned.
16-bed Residential Treatment Center Opens for Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health in South Seattle
At King County, we envision a behavioral health system that is connected, accessible, culturally responsive, and capable of meeting the growing need for care. Last week, King County and Pioneer Human Services announced the opening of a new residential treatment facility in King County. The 16-bed program will begin accepting patients on Monday, September 23, … Continue reading 16-bed Residential Treatment Center Opens for Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health in South Seattle
Back-to-School Resource: Next Day Appointments for Youth Substance Use Assessments
Back-to-school is an exciting transition after a break over the last couple months with more free time. Students are now headed back to the structure and community of a new school year. At the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division in DCHS, we hear from providers who serve youth for whom summertime often means less adult … Continue reading Back-to-School Resource: Next Day Appointments for Youth Substance Use Assessments
Share your experience to guide investment in behavioral health care in King County! Sign up to join a virtual listening session.
King County's local behavioral health sales tax provides about $80 million each year to be invested in mental health and substance use programming. That funding provides a significant opportunity to make a difference and we want to align our investments with community priorities. How can these local funds better serve you? We want to hear … Continue reading Share your experience to guide investment in behavioral health care in King County! Sign up to join a virtual listening session.