This summer the King County Adult Services Division (ASD) hosted the 2024 Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) 3rd Annual Summit at the Seattle Airport Marriot. The summit brought together over 200 providers, partners, and King County staff for a day of engaging presentations, activities, and opportunities to connect and strengthen the network of … Continue reading Celebrating the VSHSL community at the third annual summit
King County partners with Minority Veterans of America to open first-in-the-nation transitional housing for LGBTQ+ veterans
Earlier this week King County Executive Dow Constantine and Minority Veterans of America celebrated the opening of Q'mmunity House today, the first transitional home in the country for LGBTQ+ veterans. Q'mmunity House will provide on-site holistic case management, connections to the veteran-serving community, and a safe, affirming, and supportive home for LGBTQ+ veterans experiencing homelessness … Continue reading King County partners with Minority Veterans of America to open first-in-the-nation transitional housing for LGBTQ+ veterans
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Mental Health Counseling (HL 2)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to provide mental health services to veterans, military servicemembers, and their respective family members, and/or seniors and their caregivers, in order to increase access to mental health care and reduce potential wait times. Military service can cause or exacerbate behavioral health and wellness concerns … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Mental Health Counseling (HL 2)
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
You must be logged in to post a comment.