October marks an important period of awareness, education and history of behavioral healthcare in the United States. This month is for all of us, to recognize and reflect on the dignity of those we serve, the impact of our work…
Read MoreTW/CW: suicide Today is Word Suicide Prevention Day; a day to remember those affected by suicide, raise awareness, and focus on directing treatment to those who need it most. On average, there are 130 suicides a day and is the…
Read MoreWe are excited to unveil “Andy’s Place” as the official name of our new permanent supportive housing building completed during Phase I of the three-phase Broadway Campus Redevelopment project. With a significant gift from the Martyn Family Foundation, the name…
Read MoreWe are so excited to be partnering with the Lynnwood Police Department in a partnership to implement our Community Transitions program, embedding a mental health professional with the Lynnwood Police Department Community Health and Safety Section. The program, funded by…
Read MoreU.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) secured $2 million in federal funding for Phase II construction of Compass Health’s Broadway Campus Redevelopment project, as part of the Fiscal Year 2022 spending bills that recently passed the House of Representatives. House passage…
Read MoreStarting the new school year can be a time of great excitement… and anxiety. Help calm your child’s fears (and your own) with these teacher-approved tips. Tour the school If your school hosts an open house, be sure to go.…
Read MoreThis week we were able to showcase our new supportive housing building to Governor Inslee, his wife First Lady Trudi Inslee, State Senator June Robinson, and Washington State Representative Emily Wicks. We even got to hear from a new resident…
Read MoreCamp Outside the Box is back this summer and it looks like everyone is having a blast! This week our WISe team hosted Camp Outside the Box for 59 kiddos! Camps across all five counties went out and adventured and…
Read MoreFormally recognized in June 2008, Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was created to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face when it comes to mental illness in the US. Bebe Moore Campbell was an author,…
Read MoreSocial wellness, or well-being, can be defined as one’s ability to effectively interact with those around him/herself and to create a support system that includes friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, etc. Maintaining an optimal level of social wellness allows one to…
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