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
King County’s investments in the mental health and well-being workforce
Supporting the well-being and mental health of our communities is a priority for King County. Even before the pandemic, community members were facing new challenges in accessing supports for mental health care. Since the pandemic, those challenges have deepened, especially for young people who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, and multilingual … Continue reading King County’s investments in the mental health and well-being workforce
King County Behavioral Health Survey Open Now + Available in 21 Languages
King County released this week a new online survey about behavioral health, which includes both mental health and substance use care. Survey responses will inform upcoming King County planning for behavioral health system improvements. The survey seeks to solicits a wide range of community voices and bring their experiences, concerns and desires into our visioning … Continue reading King County Behavioral Health Survey Open Now + Available in 21 Languages
Expanding Pathways for Behavioral Health Apprenticeships
In King County, treatment for people with mental health and substance use challenges, when and how it’s needed, is a top priority. We also know that it takes people to treat people. In behavioral health, these roles are filled by highly skilled and trained professionals. As part of the Crisis Care Centers Initiative’s early investments … Continue reading Expanding Pathways for Behavioral Health Apprenticeships
Learn about Designated Crisis Responders in King County
When a person is in a mental health or substance use crisis, law enforcement or emergency medical services are often the first to arrive. In some instances, Designated Crisis Responders (DCRs) also come to provide an essential service. DCRs investigate, evaluate, and ultimately decide whether to detain an individual under State statute for involuntary psychiatric … Continue reading Learn about Designated Crisis Responders in King County
Get to Know: King County’s Behavioral Health Outreach Teams
At King County’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Division, we’re working toward a future where everyone is able to access mental health and substance use care when, where and how they need it. We are also actively bringing care and support to people in the community experiencing behavioral health crises. Our growing cadre of behavioral health … Continue reading Get to Know: King County’s Behavioral Health Outreach Teams