Our mission is to improve the quality of life in King County by providing services and supports to individuals, families and communities affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse or chemical dependence.

Description:

1. Our client-centered, coordinated system of service delivery is based on community assessment, measurable outcomes, systematic program evaluation and is accountable to our clients and their families, funding agencies and the taxpayers of King County. 2. We ensure clients have access to a continuum of services and housing, including integrated services for clients with multiple needs.
2. We provide holistic care to individuals and families that is achieved through collaboration and partnerships with other systems, institutions and organizations. 4. We minimize -- and eliminate where possible -- barriers to services and provide a safety net for our most vulnerable citizens. 5. We provide services to individuals and families that are informed by research, evidence-based practice guidelines and nationally recognized standards of care. 6. We train systems staff in the nature of the diseases of mental health and chemical dependency and provide access cross-training about the interaction of co-occurring disorders. 7. We recognize no hierarchy of illnesses and facilitate an environment that promotes equality, respect and synergy among mental health and chemical dependency professionals. 8. We encourage the provision of services that are designed in collaboration with the individual, are clinically and culturally appropriate and attempt to meet the array of supports needed for a person to achieve the highest possible quality of life while residing in an appropriate setting. 9. We provide age-appropriate services that address the special needs of youth, adults and older adults. 10. We offer outreach, engagement and specialized services which address the unique needs of underserved populations, including ethnic and sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, persons who are homeless and individuals in late-stage illness. 11. We design and promote services that help to increase both individual and public safety. 12. We encourage ourselves, our partners and our subcontractors to provide ethical, responsive and respectful services to our full range of customers. 13. Our Division provides leadership in public policy development, education and combating stigma in the areas of mental illness and alcohol or other drug abuse or dependence and advocates for the resources necessary to achieve.



History:
Washington State's mental health reform began with Substitute Senate Bill 5400 enacted in 1989 which shifted responsibility and accountability for services from the state to county-based entities called Regional Support Networks (RSNs). King County RSN was established in 1990 and is managed by the King County Mental Health, Chemical Abuse and Dependency Services Division. Under SSB 5400 and our contract with the State of Washington, King County Regional Support Networks is responsible for providing services and supports for chronically mentally ill adults and severely emotionally disturbed children. On June 1, 1999 the King County Mental Health Division merged with the King County Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment Services.


Contact people:


Amnon Shoenfeld, Division Director, (phone), (email) Jean Robertson, Asst. Division Director/RSN Administrator, (phone), (email) Rhoda Naguit, Confidential Secretary/Staff Board Liaison, (phone), (email)


Office fax number: (206) 296-0583

Address:


Chinook Building, 401 Fifth Ave. Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98104 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)


Web Site: http://http//www.kingcounty.gov/dchs/mhd

Directions:

From South: Take I-5 N toward SEATTLE, Take the James Street exit, 165A. Turn LEFT onto JAMES ST. Turn LEFT onto 5th AVE and go one block. Chinook Building is on your right. From North: Take I-5 S toward SEATTLE. Take Exit 165A to JAMES ST. Turn RIGHT onto JAMES ST. Turn LEFT onto 5th AVE. Go one block.

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	No

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