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Redmond Police Department Adding New Embedded Mental Health Provider  Internet The Redmond Police Department has added an embedded mental health provider to respond to calls involving mental health issues and provide resources to individuals in the community facing mental health challenges. The Police Department was awarded a grant from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs that will fund this temporary position.

King County Public Hospital District No.2 (EvergreenHealth medical center) will ask district residents and families to pony up $325,000,000 for 1) an extensive seismic retrofit, 2) a family maternity care refresh and 3) relocation of critical care, with enhancements, to the Silver tower. The bulk of bond monies will go to the seismic retrofit. Regarding the seismic retrofits Laurene Burton, the hospital's Executive Director of Community Affairs says: "Our goal is to not just be safe, but to be available when the region needs us most and be open and ready to care immediately for patients in our community and beyond, in the event of a catastrophic earthquake."  "In 2004 when we went to the voters to build the Emergency Department safety was paramount. We have been good stewards of your tax dollars.  Through these seismic upgrades, we will provide the safest environment for our entire community from our tiniest babies to those in critical care." The Board of Commis...

According to a City Council 10/9 memo "Every other year, the City accepts proposals from human services agencies seeking grant funding in the next biennium. This past March, Redmond participated with 17 other King County cities, releasing a joint online funding application. This allowed organizations interested in requesting funding support from any of the participating cities to complete a single application. This year Redmond received applications from 91 programs, with requests for almost $2.2 million. In 2016 Council approved the Mayor�s proposed budget to increase support to the human service fund from $13.25 to approximately $16.90 per capita. This resulted in tangible impacts and improved service delivery in our community. Adjusting for population and 3 percent inflation, the 2019-2020 human services per capita total is now expected to be about $1.21 million each year. Redmond also anticipates about $24,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding to allocate to human ...

Council approved a $84,122 grant from Washington Association of Police for integrated behavioral health and vocational services to low income residents of King County.  Services will be located in an office in Redmond and provide the clinical staff for a Mental Health Field Response Team. Over the past three (3) years the City of Redmond and the Redmond Police Department (RPD) have worked to develop a comprehensive, innovative approach to deal with the complex issues our region faces stemming from unprecedented increases in homeless individuals and the opioid addiction epidemic. We began with the addition of an Outreach Specialist, Kent Hay , that is embedded with our Patrol response. He has assisted by creating a Community Resource Center that has brought representatives from many social service agencies together on a weekly basis. This proactive approach made Redmond an attractive choice to pilot the first Community Court in King County. The Community Court utilizes the Redmond ...

NAMI Eastside offers a free 12-week educational program called "Family-to-Family" that  significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition.  Office:  425-885-6264 If you have a home bound family member over the age of 18 living with a psychiatric  disorder EvergreenHealth Community Hospital can provide masters-level therapists to treat your loved ones in your home.   For details contact Laurene Burton at 425-899-2667 or click the link.   For substance abuse recovery support call:  206-722-3700 or email:  support@adhl.org   Mayor Marchione declared September as "National Recovery Month" during the last regular City Hall meeting.   --Bob Yoder

  Did you know?  Bloodworks NW does leading edge research on why some people�s blood clots too easily (strokes, heart attacks, etc) and why some people don�t clot when needed,(Hemophiilia, hemorrhages, etc).  So not only can you contribute to essential needs for blood by donating�but also contribute to research to help all of us.      Redmond Interfaith Blood Drives next donation opportunity is at  Meadowbrook Church  (behind Whole Foods).  We�re open from 1-7pm (closed 3-4pm).   While walk-ins are always welcome�. an appointment helps the Blood Center plan  the right number of techs to keep donors moving through the process quickly�.saving your valuable time! WHEN:   TUES., OCTOBER 9TH    1-7pm  (closed for tech break  3-4pm ) WHERE:  MEADOWBROOK CHURCH            17944 NE 65th ST  (behind Whole Foods on back road into Marymoor) Redmond, WA  98052 FO...