King County DCHS welcomes Susan McLaughlin, Ph.D., as the new director of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD). Susan is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than twenty years of leadership experience in health, behavioral health, and social services as a clinician, researcher, and policy administrator. Her first day on the job will be … Continue reading Introducing Susan McLaughlin, our new Behavioral Health and Recovery Division Director!
Save the Date! Join us in person on Nov. 20th for the Behavioral Health Legislative Forum.
Save the date! King County is excited to announce its annual Behavioral Health Legislative Forum will be held in person once again! Join us on Monday, November 20, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:30pm at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. The event is free and open to everyone. The forum will include: Remarks from King County Executive Dow Constantine. … Continue reading Save the Date! Join us in person on Nov. 20th for the Behavioral Health Legislative Forum.
King County Refreshes Data Impact Dashboard with a Deeper Look at DCHS Programs and Initiatives
DCHS provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community. DCHS annually administers more than $1 billion in public funds to ensure King County residents can access a broad range of services, including behavioral health treatment, housing, child care resources, education and employment opportunities for youth and young adults, veterans services, … Continue reading King County Refreshes Data Impact Dashboard with a Deeper Look at DCHS Programs and Initiatives
Substance use prevention and early intervention: Key steps to reduce harm and prevent use before it starts
Substance use disorders continue to impact people from all walks of life. As the understanding and science of addiction evolves, so too does our understanding of ways to prevent substance use disorder and increase support for communities. As a follow up to the blog post on substance use disorder treatment, we are taking a closer … Continue reading Substance use prevention and early intervention: Key steps to reduce harm and prevent use before it starts
Moving stories from the King County Refugee Resettlement Hotel program
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
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health on Vashon Island
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal ideation you can call Crisis Connections or one of these lines for support: Children’s Crisis Outreach Services (CCORS), 206-461-3222 Call a crisis line such as King County’s Crisis Line 206-461-3222 or visit http://www.CrisisConnections.org, available 24/7, 365, to help link you to available and … Continue reading Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health on Vashon Island
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