RFP Opportunity: KCICN Training Academy Funding for Training Organizations 

We invite training organizations to apply for the KCICN Training Academy Fund. Selected organizations will have the unique opportunity to create several training resources that will be offered free of cost to agencies and staff within the KCICN. This initiative aims to support the training and stabilization of the KCICN workforce. The anticipated release date is June 5, 2023 on ZoomGrants.

Mental Health Month: Ways we are responding to the needs of young people 

Crisis resources for young people and their families:    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,…

Celebrating the opening of a new school-based health center at Highline High School

This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. Students, community partners, King County Executive Dow Constantine, and Best Starts and King County leadership, celebrated the opening of a new school-based health center at Highline High School in Burien last month.  School-based health centers offer a broad range of health care supports for…

New Funding Opportunity: $2.3M available for Community Behavioral Health Rental Assistance

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 Community Behavioral Health Rental Assistance. Up to $2.3 million is available through Washington State Department of Commerce funding. Applications are due on March 23, 2023, by 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. CBRA provides long-term or bridge rental subsidies for people with behavioral health conditions who have recently been discharged from state or community psychiatric stays and their households.

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New Funding Opportunity: $1.1M for Rural/Mobile Behavioral Health and Outreach and Engagement

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…

New Funding Opportunity: $1.75M for Community Driven Behavioral Health from MIDD 

The Community Driven Behavioral Health RFP from MIDD seeks to fund Small Organizations to provide community-driven behavioral health services that support the behavioral health needs within their own communities in King County.