News From Valley Cities
Valley Cities News Archives
Featured articles from King County news outlets & staff updating communities on Valley Cities happenings, programs and more!
Recovery Place Kent and Ricky’s Law
Julia Wong of The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation interviewed Teri Hardy, Valley Cities Director of Recovery Place Kent, one of four facilities in Washington state that provides involuntary treatment under Ricky’s Law. Ricky’s law allows for detainment of people with addictions that are deemed to be a risk to themselves or others. The following are excerpts from that story by Wong with the client’s name removed.
On the road again: Valley Cities’ mobile clinic returns to serve King County
Mobile clinic brings support and resources to King County’s most vulnerable rural residents.
Valley Cities’ NHSC approval a big boost for employees and underserved King County communities
Eight Valley Cities clinics approved, offering loan forgiveness to eligible staff.
Valley Cities’ smallest clinic offers big benefits
As written in Seattle Weekly. Explore the comprehensive services offered from an intimate setting at Pike Place Clinic Sometimes, the most amazing opportunities come in smaller packages. Just ask Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care, a leading community provider of...
Charting a path to recovery: Comprehensive mental health and addiction services
Programs and services currently available at Valley Cities Kent clinic
Mental health first aid program trains bystanders to help in a crisis
King County offers training that aims to make helping someone in a mental health crisis just as second-nature.
How WRAP is changing the world of mental health and addiction recovery.
A comprehensive Wellness Recovery Action Plan can make all the difference.
Valley Cities ‘Community Coffee Chats’ takes center stage May 29
Community Coffee Chats: A platform for education, connection and collaboration.
Supporting and empowering King County Veterans
From housing to trauma-informed care, Valley Cities Veterans team does it all! Supporting King County Veterans is a team effort at Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care, aimed at ensuring every Veteran receives the personalized support they need and deserve.
Supporting the next generation of mental health professionals.
Valley Cities internships provide a strong foundation for future mental health care professionals
24/7 voluntary medically supervised withdrawal management services offer gateway to successful recovery
Long-term recovery management is the ultimate goal at Recovery Place Seattle.
Behavioral health care provider tackles big issues through community collaboration.
New ‘Community Coffee Chats’ initiative brewing up hope for at-risk residents.
Find a new path at Valley Cities
Eying a career change? Find purpose, support and community at this local healthcare organization
Free mental health first aid training reduces stigma, empowers individuals to help.
Learn to recognize common signs of a mental health challenge and how to respond!
Mobile van brings mental health, addiction resources to Maple Valley
Innovative approach builds community one connection at a time.
Valley Cities Outreach Van connecting the hard to reach
Valley Cities Behavioral Health has a new van that they’re using to connect to those in need.
Providing Hope through Valley Cities Employment Services
Internship and Employment Services ManagerErin Afua has been working at Valley Cities since 2016 and has served in Employment Services as a specialist and now manager since 2019. “I love helping people become successful in what they choose to do,” she said. Erin and...
From The Ragged Edge to Stability
Donna, one of Valley Cities clinic managers, got a call one day that a client was causing a disruption at a neighboring bank. When she arrived, she found the client agitated and confused. She was able to calm the person down and advocated to have them hospitalized....
