Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) - King County, Washington

Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) - King County, Washington
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About DCHS
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About the divisions
Boards committees and task forces
Privacy practices
Calendar
Data and reports
Fiscal stewardship
Behavioral health and recovery
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Behavioral Health and Recovery
Children and youth services
Crisis services
Diversion and reentry programs
Mental health services
Provider resources
Recovery
Search for providers and services
Substance use ervices
Children and family resources
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Childcare resources
Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT)
Provider resources
Community funded initiatives
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Best Starts for Kids
Crisis Care Centers Levy
Health Through Housing
MIDD Behavioral Health Tax
Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account
Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy
Contracting, and funding opportunities
Data and evaluation
Developmental disabilities services
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Developmental disability services
Get Involved: view data, join our board, annual forum, and council
Information for service providers and community-based organizations
Housing and community development
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Housing and Community Development
Housing data and policy
Partnership and funding opportunities
Resources for homeowners and renters
Resilient communities
Older adult and senior services
Veterans Program
Youth and young adult services
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Education and employment programs
Legal system assistance
Youth housing
Service areas
Behavioral Health and Recovery
Behavioral health, crisis intervention, substance use, and recovery services.
Contracts and Funding
Learn more about funding opportunities, resources for community-based organizations, and providers looking to partner with us.
Housing and Community Development
Programs to ensure safe, stable, affordable and accessible housing and community.
Community Funded Initiatives
Learn more about our community funded initiatives.
Developmental Disability Services
Supports for youth and adults with Developmental Disabilities and their families.
Child and Youth Services
Building the life, academic, and employment skills for young people to reach full potential.
King County Veteran's Program
Programs for veterans, active-duty service members and military families.
Resilient Communities
Domestic violence, sexual assault, employment, and legal aid services.
Senior and Older Adult Services
Connecting seniors and their caregivers to community services throughout King County.
About DCHS
Learn more about our department and our impact on the communities we serve.
Contact us
Email:
dchs@kingcounty.gov
Phone:
206-263-9105
TTY Relay: 711
Fax: 206-296-5260
Address:
401 5th Ave., Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98104
Office hours:
Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm
More resources
Regional Access Points
Mental Health Services
Crisis and Commitment
Behavioral Health and Recovery
Data and reports
Best Starts for Kids
King County Veterans Program
School-to-Work
If you or a loved one are in crisis
Call 988 or 800-621-4636 or visit
www.CrisisConnections.org
to connect to local crisis response services.
Call 911 if the situation is life threatening or if it looks like someone may get hurt
King County Crisis Connections
Community
Fund
ed Initiatives
DCHS stewards the revenue from the
Crisis Care Centers Levy
(CCC),
Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy
(VSHSL),
Best Starts for Kids
Levy
(BSK)
,
the
MIDD
Behavioral Health Sales Tax
,
Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account
(PSTAA), and manages
Health Through Housing.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Social services are distributed throughout many different government agencies. If you can't find what you’re looking for here, check one of these state, county, or city agencies:
Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Public Health - Seattle and King County
Seattle Human Services Department (HSD)
King County Regional Homelessness Authority
We partner with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority to identify housing, shelter, and emergency supports for the more than 7,500 people experiencing homelessness every night.
Visit
KCRHA
for a list of emergency housing resources and to access the county’s
Coordinated Entry for All program
.