Beginning June 1st, many King County residents enrolled in Apple Health will be at risk of losing their health insurance. As the federal government ends the COVID emergency orders, states are raising awareness about the potential loss of Medicaid benefits. It’s anticipated that over 100,000 people in King County could be at risk of losing…
Continue reading ➞ Medicaid Unwinding is happening now – Here’s what you need to know
The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) is pleased to release the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Rural Behavioral Health Services – Mobile and Outreach/Engagement Services. Up to $1.1M is available through American Rescue Plan Act funding. DCHS anticipates funding three to six awards with a…
King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) recently awarded more than $2 million in funding to 18 nonprofit senior centers impacted by COVID-19. The pandemic has altered the community in many ways, and senior centers, which are critical operations that increase connection, information sharing, and support for neighbors continue to experience some challenges.…
The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is excited to debut the new DCHS Dashboard that takes a detailed look at the programs and initiatives funded by the department, and the residents reached countywide. DCHS provides resources and services for the more than 2.3 million King County residents. The team at DCHS connects people…
Each night in King County, more than 7,500 people sleep outside. The longer a person goes without access to shelter, the higher the likelihood the person suffers adverse health conditions, including trauma, depression and chemical dependency. The time to act is now. The humanitarian crisis we face will stay this way and only worsen…
Continue reading ➞ Update on the SODO Services Hub—a joint partnership to bring more people inside
The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) has extended the deadline to Sunday, September 11 for the inaugural Health Through Housing (HTH) Advisory Committee! Check out the nomination form here. What is the HTH Advisory Committee?The Advisory Committee will help guide current and future iterations of the HTH initiative. The committee will consist of…
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