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…
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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…
Save the date: 6th annual Overdose Awareness Day event in Everett Aug. 31
All are invited to attend the 6th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day candlelight vigil and resource fair, “A Night To Remember, A Time To Act,” set for 5-9 p.m. Wednesday,…
Emerald City Harley-Davidson hosting Aug. 13 fundraiser for mental health research
Lynnwood’s Emerald City Harley-Davidson is hosting a fundraiser to benefit mental health research and suicide prevention. Into the Light 2022 will be held from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on…
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launches in state
The number 988 is the new, nationwide, three-digit dialing code for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The 988 dialing code connects people via call, text, or chat, to the existing…
Free mental wellness conference for teens at Everett Community College May 21
Leadership Launch, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing student leaders and strengthening communities, is hosting Emotion Commotion on May 21, from noon-4 p.m. at Everett Community College. Held at the…
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Social isolation topic of Feb. 17 workshop at Edmonds Waterfront Center
“Social Isolation: Recognition, Impact, Solutions” is the topic of a free workshop — being held both online and in person — at the Edmonds Waterfront Center from 1-2 p.m. Thursday,…
November marks Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month; support groups meet in Lynnwood
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. The Alzheimer’s Association is marking these events by recognizing and honoring the more than 295,000 caregivers in Washington…
Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force formed in Snohomish County
The Snohomish County Children’s Wellness Coalition has announced the creation of the Snohomish County Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force, which will work to reduce incidence of suicide and increase the mental…
Save the date: Snohomish County Overdose Awareness Day event Aug. 31
Those who have lost loved ones to overdoses, who are battling substance use disorder, who are in recovery, or who simply want to show their support and learn about the…
Edmonds College Foundation awarded $170K grant from Verdant to expand mental health services
The Edmonds College Foundation was recently awarded $170,000 by the Verdant Health Commission to expand its mental health services for students. The grant will fund two additional counseling positions in…
Coronavirus Chronicles: Amid pandemic, local opioid overdoses accelerate
While COVID-19’s devastating toll has taken center stage over the past year, another health crisis has quietly raged on. Nationally, opioid overdoses have accelerated amid the pandemic’s daily life disruptions….
‘It’s OK to not be OK’: Panelists offer advice for coping with pandemic pressures
While there is no roadmap for maintaining emotional well-being during a pandemic, behavioral health experts speaking during a recent Sno-Isle Libraries webinar provided a wealth of advice and resources for…
Edmonds School District’s virtual Mental Health Conversation rescheduled to Nov. 12
The Edmonds School District’s virtual Mental Health Conversation regarding COVID-19 has been rescheduled to Thursday, Nov. 12. In partnership with Verdant Health Commission, the meeting will cover real conversations during…
Edmonds School District, Verdant to present series about mental health during COVID-19
In partnership with the Verdant Health Commission, the Edmonds School District will hold four short segments over the next two months aimed at promoting mental health. There will also be…
‘You are not alone’: Panel focuses on mental health and suicide prevention
The COVID-19 pandemic is magnifying mental health issues, and among them is suicide — for people of any age, from teens to senior citizens. According to the Snohomish Health District,…
Five months into the pandemic, tips for fighting COVID-19 stress
Yes, there is such a thing as COVID stress. Burnout. Overload. “We are so saturated with information,” says Pat Morris from Volunteers of America Western Washington, “that there’s a sense…
Snohomish County initiates COVID-19 outreach program focused on ‘mental wellbeing’ support
Snohomish County’s Department of Human Services on Friday announced the creation of the Community COVID Outreach Counselors Program to provide emotional support services to residents of Snohomish County whose mental…
Coping with isolation: Buddhist chaplain offers words of wisdom
“It’s a paradox. Isolation can be a window to deeper connections with ourselves and others. It can shock us out of a habitual way of living.” That’s the message from…
Saturday: Former Seahawks to speak at Verdant ‘Tackling Life’s Challenges’ workshop
No one has all the answers, but honest talk about tough life issues is how to move toward solutions. The Verdant Health Commission and its partners are inviting community members to…
Questions and answers about Alzheimer’s
Recently, mental health has been an important topic that many have been researching, for both themselves and their loved ones. With this in mind, people have been learning more about…