Your Weekly Update on What's Happening at the King County Council  

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I hope you will join me at the 4^th annual King County Conference on Substance Use Disorders on Thursday, June 6^th at Highline College in Des Moines, with the opportunity to attend virtually!

All are welcome to attend, and the event is free of charge. Whether you are interested in learning more about recovery and the recovery community for your own benefit, for the benefit of a loved one who struggles with substance use, or for your neighbors in King County – this conference is for you.

In 2021, I established the King County Conference on Substance Use Disorders to share resources and ideas for our community as substance use surged during the Pandemic. Over the last three years, we have brought people together, both in person and virtually, from all across the county to talk about prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery for our family, friends, and neighbors. Because of the popularity and success of this conference, I worked to provide funding in King County’s 2023-24 budget to bring it to you again this year as both an in person and a virtual conference.

The conference will feature two keynotes this year! We are honored to have both Derrick Belgarde, the Executive Director of the Chief Seattle Club and Chris Poulos, the Executive Director at the Center for Justice and Human Dignity. We will have sessions that cover topics like stories of hope, providing care, navigating care for families, the bright future of our youth, and more.

You can register online at kingcounty.gov/sudconference. I hope to see you there!

All my best,

Reagan Dunn
King County Councilmember
District 9

2024 Flood Reduction Grants

The King County Flood Control District recently announced the availability of $12M in grant funding for projects that reduce the impact of flooding. These grants are for small and medium local flood reduction projects that address existing or potential flooding. Eligible applicants include homeowner associations, schools, non-profits, tribes, cities and towns, and King County agencies. Applications are due May 31.

Learn more and apply at the Flood Control District website.

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

On National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, we encourage the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting. On Saturday, April 27, between 10 AM - 2 PM collection events are taking place across the region so that you can safely dispose of your unneeded medications.

Visit the DEA website to find a collection site near you!

VSHSL Navigate Homeless Veterans to Housing Funding Opportunity

VSHSL seeks to provide housing navigation and related stabilization services to veteran households experiencing homelessness, including those assessed for housing but who are still waiting for a housing resource and necessary supports to be available. Funded organizations will provide supportive services to help veterans obtain and initially maintain their housing.

Applications are due May 6, 2024. Apply online at the VSHSL website.