Back-to-school is an exciting transition after a break over the last couple months with more free time. Students are now headed back to the structure and community of a new school year. At the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division in DCHS, we hear from providers who serve youth for whom summertime often means less adult … Continue reading Back-to-School Resource: Next Day Appointments for Youth Substance Use Assessments
New Video – King County Featured in National Prevention Week 2024 Community Showcase
Today is the last day of May, capping the month-long recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery. Earlier this month, we shared how King County invests in behavioral health here … Continue reading New Video – King County Featured in National Prevention Week 2024 Community Showcase
MIDD 2022 Data Dashboard and Summary Report are Live!
King County is pleased to announce that the MIDD Behavioral Health Sales Tax Fund has released its data dashboard and Summary Report. The Summary Report provides an overview of the MIDD’s performance in 2022 and the complementary online MIDD data dashboard provides more comprehensive results and initiative-level details. King County’s MIDD Behavioral Health Sales … Continue reading MIDD 2022 Data Dashboard and Summary Report are Live!
Providing support and care for people with substance use disorder: Treatment access in King County
In recent years, the pandemic has had a profound effect on mental health and substance use, with increasing numbers of people experiencing anxiety, depression, and loneliness. In 2021, there were over 106,600 deaths due to drug overdose in the U.S.—the highest on record. This reality is felt across the country, including here in King County, where … Continue reading Providing support and care for people with substance use disorder: Treatment access in King County
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 … Continue reading New Funding Opportunity: $1.1M for Rural/Mobile Behavioral Health and Outreach and Engagement
New Funding Opportunity: $1.3M for Emerging Issues in Behavioral Health
We are excited to share that the Emerging Issues in Behavioral Health Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open! To be eligible to submit a proposal, proposers must submit a mandatory Letter of Intent in ZoomGrants by 2:00 p.m. on September 30, 2022. The most competitive proposers will then be invited to submit a full … Continue reading New Funding Opportunity: $1.3M for Emerging Issues in Behavioral Health