News — Page 7

The Washington State Department of Health has issued a notice of intent to deny a licensing application for Pathway to Purpose, LLC, a behavioral health agency located in Tacoma. The decision was made due to the facility’s failure to comply with state regulations regarding agency licensure. Initi...

Mayor Katie Wilson’s recent Executive Orders aim to tackle the housing crisis in Greater Seattle by expanding shelter capacity, integrating behavioral health services, and accelerating pathways to housing. These priorities recognize the complexity of homelessness and the need for comprehensive so...

Compass Housing Alliance expressed deep gratitude for the remarkable support received in 2025, with over 3,000 supporters contributing financially. This support, along with in-kind donations valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars and countless volunteer hours, significantly bolstered the orga...

Compass Housing Alliance and Lutheran Community Services Northwest merged on January 1, forming one of the largest human service organizations in the Pacific Northwest. This partnership aims to enhance housing solutions and integrate various support services, such as behavioral health care, assis...

When selecting an intensive outpatient therapy program (IOP), key factors include therapy methods, family involvement, and therapist access. Individuals should consider whether to choose a gender-specific or all-gender program. All-gender IOPs offer several advantages, such as broader perspective...

People-pleasers often struggle with setting boundaries, which are essential for asserting personal needs and limits. Boundaries can be intimidating as they prioritize individual needs over the desire to please others. People-pleasers frequently anticipate others’ wants, leading to self-neglect an...

State health officials have suspended the license of King County massage therapist Matthew McQuain pending further legal action. McQuain faces charges for allegedly sexually assaulting two clients during massage therapy sessions. The suspension prevents him from practicing as a massage therapist ...

Vibrant Emotional Health has partnered with Backline to launch B-LINE, a new 24/7 mental health and crisis support line specifically for the music industry. This service provides confidential support via phone and text to artists, crew members, staff, executives, and their families. Individuals c...

ELAP welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors: Heather Bresnahan from Auctane, Brad Goergen from HomeStreet Bank, Rekha Thomas from Path Forward Marketing, and Haley Tynes from Microsoft. They join the existing board members for 2026, which includes Pamela Anderson from Perkins Coie as...

Amirah Casey volunteers weekly at Mary’s Place, where she serves meals and connects with families, including a special bond with a mother and daughter. Her passion for helping others stems from her own experience with homelessness during high school. Amirah’s mother faced chronic health issues an...

The City of Bellevue is offering $200,000 annually in 2027 and 2028 for organizations that convene education and human services providers to enhance collective impact. Funded organizations will unite diverse groups for collaborative problem-solving and equitable service delivery. These convening ...

Wonderland’s Executive Director Mary Kirchoff reflects on a successful 2025, emphasizing the importance of partnership in serving children impacted by developmental challenges and prenatal substance exposure. The organization, alongside Hope Rising Clinic, reached more children than ever before, ...

February marks School-Based Health Care Awareness Month, a time to honor the individuals who support students through school-based health centers. The School-Based Health Alliance is recognizing the efforts of school-based health center teams, school nurses, partners, philanthropists, and policym...

More than 250 people from across Washington state gathered in Olympia for the annual MLK Lobby Day, rejecting silence in the face of federal cuts to safety net programs. The event, held in honor of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., aimed to amplify the voices of community advocates, man...

Zoe Meyers is a college student and a single mother to her three-year-old son, Mari. After facing unexpected family challenges, she sought stability for herself and her child. With guidance from a family member, Zoe connected with BrightSpark, which provided resources to support her parenting jou...

Veterans in the Orlando VA Healthcare System are using Dungeons & Dragons as part of the Reimagining Veterans’ Emotions, Actions, and Life Skills (REVEAL) Program, which promotes mental health and emotional wellness. Launched in 2023, the program encourages trust, communication, and peer conn...

February is American Heart Month, highlighting the importance of cardiovascular health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but it is preventable with lifestyle changes. Key steps to promote heart health include understanding risk factors and collaborating with healthcare pro...

This Ramadan, thousands of families in King County, many of whom are refugees and immigrants, struggle to access basic hygiene essentials like soap, toothpaste, and menstrual products. These items are crucial for health, employment, education, and a sense of belonging, yet they remain unaffordabl...

United Way of King County is offering free tax preparation services for individuals earning less than $80,000 and couples earning less than $96,000. The campaign runs until April 19 at 20 locations across King County, with a virtual option available from February 2 to April 19. Funded by United W...

Sunshine Garden provides a variety of activities for older adults in February. These activities focus on food and nutrition, health and wellness, fitness, education, recreation, socialization, and personal growth. The program aims to promote culturally relevant experiences that support the well-b...