After 6 years, King County finds a permanent site for a sobering center
The overnight shelter, to be operated by Pioneer Human Services at 1950 First Ave. S., will provide shelter and treatment to people trying to get...
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My clients are scared. How much should I share? | The therapist is in
For a therapist, sometimes bringing in one’s personal life can land as advice or a judgment, columnist Jordan Alam writes.
Federal cuts throw Seattle veterans health research into limbo
Local VA scientists say layoffs, funding stresses and rapid-fire policy changes are threatening research on veteran's health care.
The big secret about Medicaid: It’s a middle-class benefit
Millions of people who are financially comfortable may be just one bad break away from needing Medicaid for themselves or a member of their immediate...
New schizophrenia medication rolls out in WA
Washingtonians with schizophrenia are curious about a recently FDA-approved drug to treat their symptoms but much is unknown about how well it works.
Our schools are in a budget crisis and it’s making them less safe
Student Voices | Students are calling on lawmakers to fulfill their promise to keep students safe by investing in public schools, writes Nathan Hale High...
How new federal mental health cuts will affect King County programs
Federal cuts to mental health and substance use grants will affect local programs ranging from a high school for teens in recovery to a peer...
Emergencies aren't always best treated in an emergency room | Mental Health Perspectives
Jamie Shandro has experienced the mental health care system both as an emergency physician and as the support person to a patient.
Push for WA jail oversight dies in Legislature, disappointing grieving families
The bill would have created a state council to monitor jail conditions. It failed to progress last month amid opposition from some local officials and...
Seattle experiment offers fast track to private addiction treatment
Avoiding delays that can come with trying to enter a publicly funded treatment center, a new city program gets some people help faster and with...