This is the third of a three-part series summarizing Verdant Community Wellness Day presentations. You can read part 1, addressing domestic violence among West African women, here; and part 2,…
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Verdant Community Wellness Day: How to develop a balanced media diet for teens
This is the second of three parts summarizing Verdant Community Wellness Day presentations. You can read the first story, on addressing domestic violence among West African women, here. Social media…
Promoting health at Verdant Community Wellness Day
The Verdant Health Commission on Saturday hosted a free Community Wellness Day in Lynnwood, with free resources for individuals and families to promote health and well-being. The Puget Sound Kidney…
Cuddle with pups and enjoy hot cocoa at Edmonds event Jan. 20
Edmonds’ Vie & Vin and Mental Health Matters of Washington are sponsoring a Cocoa, Canines and Connections event from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. Stop by Vie & Vin’s family…
Themes of commitment, community and recovery at Saturday suicide prevention event
Over 100 people gathered to learn and share their experiences and knowledge together at “Creating Hope & Resilience: A Community Conversation on Suicide Prevention” at the Lynnwood Event Center Saturday….
Virtual mental health series for youth starts Sept. 20
Mental Health Matters of Washington is hosting a free online three-part youth series, “Honoring and Caring for Our Anxiety,” starting Sept. 20. The series is hosted by Rachel Colston, who…
Reminder: Community Conversation on Suicide Prevention at Lynnwood Event Center Sept. 16
“Creating Hope & Resilience: A Community Conversation on Suicide Prevention” is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Lynnwood Event Center, sponsored by the Verdant Health Commission. The community is…
Union sues to stop state purchase of psychiatric hospital until labor dispute is resolved
The union representing over 200 former employees of a behavioral health hospital Washington plans to buy for nearly $30 million has filed a lawsuit in federal court to block the…
Homage launching Engage Mind and Body campaign Sept. 2
Homage Senior Services will be launching its Engage Mind & Body campaign with an in-person kickoff on Sept. 2 in Lynnwood. Engage Mind & Body is Lynnwood-based Homage’s biggest fundraising…
22 counties sue state over lack of mental health care
Nearly two dozen counties are suing the state Department of Social and Health Services, which they claim is refusing to provide essential behavioral health treatment to hundreds of patients who…
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Verdant awards nearly $3 million in grants to 19 nonprofits
The Verdant Health Commissioners at its Aug. 23 board meeting awarded $2,992,938 in fall grants to 19 nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving community health. According to a Verdant announcement, the…
State ‘totally disregarded’ involuntary treatment law, held people too long, high court rules
Washington authorities failed to follow a state law that allows for people to be temporarily detained against their will for mental health treatment, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. In…
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline marks one-year anniversary
Washington is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline this month. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is the nationwide, three-digit dialing code that connects anyone…
Council hosts roundtable about homelessness, addiction and mental health
Lynnwood city leadership spent three hours speaking with stakeholders last week in a roundtable event about addiction and homelessness, hosted at Lynnwood City Hall. While the conversations didn’t solve homelessness,…
County announces $6.5 million investment in youth mental health and wellness
Snohomish County is investing $6.5 million of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to expand mental health services for young people, County Executive Dave Somers announced Wednesday. This…
‘We are connectors’: Lynnwood resident launches initiative to bridge gap in mental health services for youth
In 2019, gun-related deaths surpassed motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of death for people 19 and younger, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. “We’re finding that…
Community health assessment identifies top health-related issues in Snohomish County
Mental health care access, opioid overdoses, homelessness, adverse childhood experiences, food security and prenatal care are top health-related priorities for the people of Snohomish County, according to the 2022 Community…
Verdant Health Commission offering grant technical assistance June 8, 13
The Verdant Health Commission will offer technical assistance/office hours on June 8 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for any nonprofit organizations that need technical assistance with submitting…
Somers announces allocation of $8 million in ARPA funds for behavioral health projects
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers on Monday announced that Snohomish County is awarding $8 million of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation to five capital projects that increase…
Councilmember Josh Binda’s settlement disclosed; school district requests mental health funds for Lynnwood schools
This story was updated to clarify that the funding request to provide mental health services to Lynnwood students was a request from the Human Services Commission, not the Edmonds School…
Mental Health Arts Festival debuts May 7 in Mukilteo
May is Mental Health Awareness month, and Mental Health Matters of Washington is presenting its first MINDfest Mental Health Arts Festival on Sunday, May 7. The event will run from…
Edmonds College receives $200K Verdant grant for counseling services
The Edmonds College Counseling and Resource Center (CRC) will adopt a Mental Health and Wellness Expansion Project, thanks to a $204,000 grant from the Verdant Health Commission. With the grant,…
NW Educational Service District awarded $11.4 million federal grant to expand school-based mental health services
The Northwest Educational Service District 189 (NWESD) — which serves 35 school districts in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties — has been selected as the recipient of…
Compass Health to host Building Communities of Hope Gala fundraiser March 25
Compass Health will present keynote speaker Dr. Gregory Jantz of Edmonds’ The Center – A Place of Hope during its sixth-annual Building Communities of Hope Gala fundraiser on March 25. At the…
Sponsor spotlight: Wellness tips from Compass Health for those navigating a layoff
Provided by Shannon Webb, LICSW, director of Whatcom County Outpatient at Compass Health 1. Sleep – Practice good sleep hygiene by sticking with your bedtime routine, including the times you…