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Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)
We offer access to a range of services to help our county's most vulnerable residents and strengthen our communities.
For most work, we contract with our trusted network of community-based agencies to provide direct services. The services and programs include behavioral health treatment, affordable housing, childcare, education and employment for youth and young adults, veterans services, support for seniors, and inclusive resources for people with developmental disabilities. Visit our service pages to learn about the community and human services available to King County residents.
Service areas
Behavioral Health and Recovery
Behavioral health, crisis intervention, substance use, and recovery services.
Contracts and Funding
Learn more about funding opportunities, resources for community-based organizations, and providers looking to partner with us.
Housing and Community Development
Programs to ensure safe, stable, affordable and accessible housing and community.
Community Funded Initiatives
Learn more about our community funded initiatives.
Developmental Disability Services
Supports for youth and adults with Developmental Disabilities and their families.
Child and Youth Services
Building the life, academic, and employment skills for young people to reach full potential.
King County Veteran's Program
Programs for veterans, active-duty service members and military families.
Resilient Communities
Domestic violence, sexual assault, employment, and legal aid services.
Senior and Older Adult Services
Connecting seniors and their caregivers to community services throughout King County.
About DCHS
Learn more about our department and our impact on the communities we serve.
Community Funded Initiatives
DCHS stewards the revenue from the Crisis Care Centers Levy (CCC), Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL), Best Starts for Kids Levy (BSK), the MIDD Behavioral Health Sales Tax, Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA), and manages Health Through Housing.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Social services are distributed throughout many different government agencies. If you can't find what you’re looking for here, check one of these state, county, or city agencies:
Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)