Mental health services expand at Seattle school-based health centers
Crossposted from Public Health Insider Young people in King County have been in need of more access to mental health services in a time when the Surgeon General has declared youth mental health a public health crisis. “There was a mental health crisis as students came back to school in the wake of COVID,” said Noir Goldberg, a 2024 graduate of Ballard High School and former executive board member of the Seattle Student Union. “So many students were suffering but were having a hard time finding a therapist in their community because of… Read More
Together We Thrive: Employee Engagement Survey is coming on March 31
The Employee Engagement Survey is returning and will take place March 31 – April 21. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the future of our workplace. Keep an eye out for the survey link that will land in your inbox on March 31, and let’s get ready to share what makes us thrive! Note: District Court, Superior Court, and the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office are not taking part in this survey. Check out the video below to learn more!
DES Director’s Office employees repack 4,300 pounds of food
Crossposted from the DES Express Thirteen employees from the Department of Executive Services (DES) Director’s Office sorted and repackaged nearly 4,300 pounds of baked goods at Food Lifeline recently. That’s a lot of dough! The Director’s Office has volunteered at Food Lifeline for four consecutive years as a team-building activity and to give back to the community. Food Lifeline’s mission is to feed people experiencing hunger today while working to end hunger for tomorrow. Groups of volunteers sort and repack food at their Seattle warehouse in two-hour sessions, helping feed people facing… Read More
Introducing Sunaree Marshall, the new Housing and Community Development Director
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) warmly welcomes Sunaree Marshall as the new director of the Housing and Community Development (HCD) division. Sunaree brings 15 years of experience in housing and community development and has helped oversee HCD programs, including critical funding and investments that have supported King County’s flagship Health Through Housing Initiative, expanded the County’s Housing Finance Program, provided critical operational funding to organizations working with people and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and strengthened countywide affordable housing policies. Read more.
King County Metro restarts fare enforcement March 31
Crossposted from Metro Matters Starting March 31, King County Metro Fare Enforcement Officers will ask riders for proof of fare payment on buses and streetcars. Friendly, verbal reminders will be given to riders who did not pay. Metro first will focus fare inspections on RapidRide routes, other high-ridership bus routes and the Seattle Streetcar. “Metro relies on fares to provide safe, clean and reliable transit service, however we estimate that one-third or more of our riders are not paying their fare,” Metro’s Chief Safety Officer Rebecca Frankhauser said. “By restarting fare enforcement,… Read More
Available discounts for The Summit at Snoqualmie and UW Husky baseball
King County employees can now take full advantage of two new discounts. The Summit at Snoqualmie: Save up to 15% on select online Winter 24-25 lift ticket reservations using discount code 25Summit7jmq. Offer applies to select winter season lift tickets when purchased online in advance. Offer is not valid for tickets purchased prior to this offer launch or for onsite purchases. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. University of Washington Husky baseball: The Diamond Dawgs are back at Montlake and are happy to offer discounted tickets to local Washington and government employees… Read More
DHR’s “Legacy” pages to be deleted on March 31
King County has launched a new Employee Intranet homepage, along with an intranet site and updated public-facing pages for the Department of Human Resources (DHR). These changes centralize employee information into a single portal, accessible only to King County employees, while also making it easier for residents to find what they need on kingcounty.gov. New pages: King County Employee Intranet homepage (SharePoint) Department of Human Resources Intranet (SharePoint) Department of Human Resources public webpages Important: DHR’s existing “legacy” pages on kingcounty.gov are scheduled to be deleted on March 31. If a DHR URL contains the… Read More
Providing reentry supports for veterans following incarceration
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections Returning to the community after incarceration poses new and unique challenges, especially for veterans. Getting identification and taking care of physical and mental health needs are a priority, and so is finding employment, securing housing, and accessing food and transportation. Understanding all of these systems can be challenging. Recognizing the specific needs of veterans returning to their communities after incarceration, King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) launched the King County Veterans Reentry Program (KCVRP) last year. Empowering veterans to successfully rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society, KCVRP helps… Read More
Inquest Program collaborates with 4Culture to bring art to a courtroom
Crossposted from the DES Express When the Inquest Program started moving into a vacant courtroom in the King County Courthouse, the room looked, well, a bit dismal. “It was a courtroom that hadn’t been regularly used for the last few years,” said Claire Thornton, an Inquest Program attorney. “There was dust everywhere. Members of the team pitched in to clean, mop, and wipe shelves down.” Once Courtroom E-753 was painted, Thornton, whose husband is an artist, felt like the room really needed art. The program once was housed in the Clark Children… Read More
Discount available to April 24 comedian performance
Employees can receive $10 off for each ticket to an upcoming Jeff Dunham performance. Thursday, April 24, 7 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome. Learn more and purchase tickets here. See all available employee discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
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