Discover how our dedicated teams provide vital support to those experiencing mental health crises. Watch a recording of a virtual presentation about our Mobile Response Division, with our Executive Director Daniel Malone and our Associate Director of Mobile Response Freyton Castillo, or a short video about MRD.
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Get help for someone in crisis
Community members can call King County Crisis Connections Line (call the 24-Hr Crisis Line at 866-427-4747) if you see someone experiencing a crisis related to mental health or substance use, or if you are concerned for someone’s well-being.
Learn about our new Lake City project
Come to a neighborhood open house on Sept. 27
We are excited to tell you more about our plans to build 120 studio apartments of permanent supportive housing at 12051 Lake City Way NE.
Please join us for a neighborhood open house, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 27, Seattle Mennonite Church, 3120 NE 125th St, Seattle WA 98125.
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As overdoses continue to increase locally and nationally, DESC is stepping up to help our clients in multiple and integrated ways.
Continue reading “DESC works to prevent and respond to overdoses”Lessons learned from our work to accelerate production of PSH
In the urgent need to bring thousands of people inside from the dangerous chaos of the streets, DESC and other providers are trying new and innovative ways of building safe permanent housing faster and for less money. We have some lessons to share about our recent experiences trying to achieve this goal.
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