The City of Seattle is providing funding to two community organizations that support LGBTQ+ residents, with a focus on people who face barriers to accessing services, particularly for trans and gender-diverse communities. In August 2026, Mayor Katie Wilson and Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck identified $550,000 in one-time funds to address… [ Keep reading ]
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. This post focuses on the Tubman Center for Health and Freedom, a multifaceted healthcare system… [ Keep reading ]
As Veterans Day approaches on Nov. 11, this Employee Spotlight features a veteran who works HSD’s Aging and Disabilities Services division to help older adults – including many veterans – deal with isolation and depression. Suzet Tave is a U.S. Navy veteran and a PEARLS (Program to Engage Active and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Children’s Hospital recently reported that they are currently experiencing high demand for youth mental and behavioral healthcare in their emergency departments. If you or a young person you know is experiencing an immediate crisis: In addition, here are some resources for youth mental or behavioral healthcare funded by the… [ Keep reading ]
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. This month, we are spotlighting the Victim Support Team, a volunteer-led program of HSD that celebrates 30 years in… [ Keep reading ]
Expanding shelter capacity is one of the most effective strategies to bring people indoors and respond to Seattle’s homelessness crisis. Mayor Katie Wilson recently announced a shelter action plan that commits to adding 960 beds over 2026 and 2027, serving approximately 1,760 people annually. HSD is leading the City’s work… [ Keep reading ]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Mayor’s Office on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (MODVSA), which is part of HSD’s Safe and Thriving Communities division, funds community efforts to prevent gender-based violence (GBV), support survivors, and hold offenders accountable. Through coalition building, it has helped build a regional response… [ Keep reading ]
For this month’s Community Corner, the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is celebrating the start of Healthy Aging Month by spotlighting the work of one of the advocacy councils for which HSD provides staff support. These boards and commissions are comprised of service-minded individuals and subject matter experts whose experience… [ Keep reading ]
The Unified Care Team (UCT) is a multi-department collaboration involving the Human Services Department (HSD), Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Seattle Public Utilities, and others. Its role is to provide pathways indoors for our unhoused neighbors while ensuring public spaces remain open and accessible to… [ Keep reading ]
Many people in our region are facing affordability challenges. At the same time, the cost of providing utility services, including electricity, water, sewer, and garbage, continues to rise. The Utility Discount Program, administered by the Human Services Department, helps income-qualified customers lower their monthly utility bills. Through the program, qualified… [ Keep reading ]
