Sunday, January 18, 2026

Mental health

Washington state expands same-day support for opioid use disorder

People across Washington now have an easier way to get help for opioid use disorder, accordign to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). DOH said in a Wednesday news release...

Q&A panelists confirmed for Jan. 24 mental health movie screening, audience discussion in Edmonds

Northwest Washington Civic Circle (NWCC), in partnership with Cutting Edge Animation and Compass Health, has confirmed the panelists for a special screening of Captain Zero: Into the Abyss: Part...

Northwest Civic Circle to host mental health movie screening and Q&A in January

Northwest Civic Circle (NWCC), in partnership with Cutting Edge Animation and Compass Health, will host a special screening of Captain Zero: Into the Abyss: Part II at the Edmonds...

Grief Companioning Project focuses on what happens after a drug overdose death

Support 7 marked its fifth year teaming up with the Grief Companioning Project and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to host the annual Understanding Traumatic Grief Conference. This year’s event...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Resources, toolkit from WA Department of Veterans Affairs

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WSVA) invites you to join their efforts to inspire care and hope among service members,...

Native & Strong Lifeline expands access with text and chat

The Native & Strong Lifeline – Washington’s suicide-prevention, crisis, and help line for all Native and Indigenous people in the state – now offers text and chat services. These...

Verdant grant to fund ‘Whole Families, Whole Communities’ pilot project serving middle schoolers and their families

The Foundation for Edmonds School District has received a $25,000 Superintendent Discretionary award from the Verdant Health Commission to launch the Whole Families, Whole Community (WFWC) program at Alderwood...

Free family gardening event set for June 7 at Point Edwards Farm

The community is invited to a Roots of Wellness: A free family gardening event for mental health and family connection, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7...

Mental health panel discussion at Carl Gipson Center June 11

Taking Care of Your Mental Health–During These Challenging Times, a live panel discussion, is scheduled for June 11, 6-8 p.m. at the Carl Gipson Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Homage has resources for older adults

Scenes from the lives of everyday older adults: A 74-year-old woman, grieving the sudden loss of her husband, eats dinner alone every night. A retired veteran who doesn’t know how to...

Snohomish County Youth Suicide Prevention Taskforce hosts ‘You Are Not Alone’ event March 1

Snohomish County Human Services is inviting the community to attend the Youth Suicide Prevention Taskforce’s “You Are Not Alone” event on March 1 at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo....

Health Matters: Dark days, bright ideas — Innovative ways to combat seasonal blues

This is the fifth of our five-part “Health Matters” series focused on health topics in South Snohomish County and sponsored by the Verdant Health Commission. Read part 1 —...

Beat the winter blues this holiday season: Tips from Homage Senior Services

This holiday season and throughout the winter months, as the days grow shorter and the temperatures dip, many seniors grapple with feelings of sadness, irritabilityand a lack of energy,...

Stopping trouble before it starts: High school students learn art of dispute resolution

High school students from the Edmonds and Everett School Districts came together Saturday for peer-mediation training designed to help them stop trouble before it starts. Dozens of teens gathered at...

‘Substance Use and the Teen Brain’ at Lynnwood HS Library Dec. 12

Families of students in grades 6-12 are invited to a seminar on “Substance Use and the Teen Brain” from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Lynnwood High School...

Operation Canine Companion fundraising to provide Battle Buddies for vets

Northwest Battle Buddies teamed up last week with American Legion Post 234, radio station 100.7 The Wolf, and Diamond Knot Brewpub@MLT for a funding push to get service dogs...

Local nonprofit seeks to provide solace for youth amid rising rates of violence

In summer 2022, two teens died following a drive-by shooting at Spruce Park, only a day and a half after two other teenagers were injured in another Lynnwood drive-by...

Verdant Health Commission opens window for 2025 community grants 

The Verdant Health Commission will open its online portal July 18 to accept funding applications through Aug. 23 from community nonprofits and agencies providing services to South Snohomish County...

Companis honors Wally Webster for outstanding service to the community

Companis, a champion for volunteerism in the nonprofit sector in Snohomish and King counties, honored civic leader and Lynnwood resident Wally Webster June 27 with its annual community service...

Homage mental health programs receive $150K from Cambia Health Foundation

During National Mental Health Awareness Month, Lynnwood-based Homage Senior Services is expanding its mental health services across Snohomish County, thanks to a $150,000 grant from the Cambia Health Foundation. Among...

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