New Crisis Response Center in Kirkland to Serve North King County
The City of Kirkland, along with north King County partner cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park and Shoreline, announces the siting of a new multi-service crisis response center dedicated to serving the behavioral health needs of community members across north and northeast King County.
The new crisis center will be operated by Connections Health Solutions, a national innovator in behavioral health crisis care. The facility will be located at 11410 NE 122nd Way in Kirkland’s Totem Lake neighborhood, conveniently located near Evergreen Hospital and Highway 405. The crisis response center will be the first of its kind in King County to provide a spectrum of care services, from walk-in mental health urgent care to continued stabilization of behavioral health or substance use crises.
Stop conflating mass shootings with mental illness | Mental Health Perspectives
(May 28th, 2022) In the last few days alone, more than 100 people have been killed by a gun in nearly 300 incidents in the United States. This includes the 19 children and two adults murdered at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas.
These events have brought a renewed focus on mental illness and attempts to link mental illness to violence. As the CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Washington, I beg of you to stop. Violence is not a product of mental illness. Violence is a product of untreated anger.
Taking a closer look at barriers to mental healthcare for Black Americans - New Day NW
NAMI Eastside board member Richard Taylor, Jr. joined New Day NW to dive deeper into the issues surrounding mental healthcare in the Black community. Read More about Richard's Books here.
Why it’s often hard for people to recognize their own mental illness
"If someone was telling you to take insulin but you didn’t think you had diabetes, you probably wouldn’t take the medication, right?
That’s how Bob Krulish explains anosognosia, a tricky condition that accompanies some mental illnesses. "
When Screams Become Whispers is a raw look at bipolar disorder and the mania it drives will allow loved ones to recognize and understand key identifiers, thus enabling them to better help. Ultimately, Bob Krulish’s story sheds light on the systemic problems deeply rooted in the American mental healthcare system, highlighting the danger present when treatment is not readily available. Through great storytelling, readers are gifted with a greater appreciation for the need for de-stigmatization, demystification, greater resources, and a supportive community for those suffering from this poorly understood disorder.
NAMI Washington launched The Brainpower Chronicles: Mental Health Stories to bring people together in their experiences of mental illness and recovery. Mental health crises can be some of the most isolating health events one may experience in this lifetime, with a ripple effect that impacts entire families. The Brainpower Chronicles is our way of creating community and breaking down the stigma that keeps people silent, while raising funds for NAMI Washington’s critical mission to improve the quality of life of all people affected by mental illness.
Local musicians hold virtual benefit concert for mental health
The stream-a-thon supports NAMI Eastside and nonprofit Hold Your Crown
NAMI Eastside: Ending the stigma of mental health
NAMI Eastside offers advocacy, education, and support to those affected by mental illness.
Tesla STEM students partner with NAMI Eastside for mental health conference
NAMI Eastside Youth Mental Health Conference will held May 4.
Seattle rock band has message for fans: It’s OK to talk about mental health