Commitment to Mental Wellness
Boys & Girls Club of King County is committed to meeting the needs of youth. We are implementing behavioral and Mental Health professional services to establish organizational structures, day-to-day practices and policies, staff training, one on one clinical support, and provide cultural approaches to serve the diverse youth and staff. We are establishing metrics to measure the effectiveness of the services.
Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is committed to building a new Mental Wellness support team. This program will be overseen by Co-Directors of Mental Wellness, a master’s level, and a licensed clinician. The team will provide evidence-based interventions and programming to bolster mental wellness.
Mental Wellness Specialist
Youth-focused Practitioners
Co-Directors of Mental Wellness
Licensed clinicians who leads the Initiative across the county and with community experts
Mental Wellness Advisory Board
Safety Partnerships
- National Child Safety Advisory Task Force, made up of leading experts and organizations
- Blue Ribbon Taskforce, composed of local Club leaders who provide input on safety direction and key safety initiatives
- Mental Health First Aid is a national program that teaches skills to recognize and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse
- Crisis Text Line, a confidential text message service for youth in times of crisis
Learn More About Culturally Relevant Programs
Our innovative programs are designed to empower youth to excel in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives.
