Alzheimer’s Support Services
Program funded: January 2015 through December 2016
The support services provided by the Alzheimer’s Association are in place to help individuals cope with Alzheimer’s and related diseases.
Our Programs
Programs by Organization
At Verdant, we partner with a number of community organizations to provide programming to our residents. See the list of organizations and their programs below.
Current Programs
Alzheimer's Association
American Red Cross
CPR Trainings
Program funded: Oct. 2014 – Sept. 2016
The American Red Cross Snohomish County Chapter coordinates CPR trainings for groups in South Snohomish County in an effort to train individuals at no cost to the participants.
Boys & Girls Club of Snohomish County, Edmonds Unit
Healthy Habits
Program funded: October 2014 through September 2016
Healthy Habits is a health and fitness program designed to improve the healthy lifestyle choices of elementary school-aged youth in the community.
Brain Injury Alliance of Washington
Brain Health & Wellness Program
Program funded: August 2015 – August 2018
Coordinated by the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington, this program supports individuals who have been affected by brain injury.
Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation
Bike Basics 101
Program funded: January 2016 through December 2018
Bike Basics 101 strengthens middle school students’ knowledge of bike and traffic safety, and it encourages them to use a bicycle for fitness, transportation and fun.
Center for Human Services
Teen Counseling Program
Program funded: January 2016 through December 2017
Aiming to reach teens and youth who have little or no insurance or ability to pay, this counseling program offers middle school and high school youth an opportunity to work with a therapist.
ChildStrive (formerly Little Red School House)
Nurse-Family Partnership
Program funded: January 2016 through December 2018
This free prevention program, overseen by ChildStrive, supports first-time mothers and their children through the child’s second birthday.
City of Brier
Brier Walking Program
Program funded: February 2014 – February 2016
The “Brier Walks” program encourages Brier residents of all abilities to use Brier Park’s ADA-accessible walking path, installed in the summer of 2014, to keep track of their distance walked or run as a means to prevent disease and injury.
City of Edmonds
Swim Lessons for Youth
Youth who are beginning swimmers will have an opportunity to access free vouchers for lessons available through the Lynnwood pool, Mountlake Terrace pool, Dale Turner YMCA pool, and Yost pool (summer only) in Edmonds through a partnership between the pools and the Verdant Health Commission.
Woodway Recreation Project
This project will develop an active recreational site at the former Woodway High School.
Bike2Health
Program Funded: December 2014 – December 2017
The Bike2Health project will serve to establish a regional bicycle network in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace.
Healthy & Fitness Expo
Program funded: May 2014, 2015, 2016
In an effort to provide families and kids with access to local fitness and health resources, the City of Edmonds’ Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services works with Swedish/Edmonds, the Edmonds School District’s Move 60! Program and other supporters, including Verdant, to organize an annual Health and Fitness Expo.
City of Lynnwood
Swim Lessons for Youth
Youth who are beginning swimmers will have an opportunity to access free vouchers for lessons available through the Lynnwood pool, Mountlake Terrace pool, Dale Turner YMCA pool, and Yost pool (summer only) in Edmonds through a partnership between the pools and the Verdant Health Commission.
Bike2Health
Program Funded: December 2014 – December 2017
The Bike2Health project will serve to establish a regional bicycle network in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace.
Community Paramedic Program
Program funded: January 2016 – December 2018
Oftentimes, fire and emergency medical services personnel are dispatched to a home where the caller needs help but it is not a life-threatening situation.
Move 60 Teens!
Program funded: January 2015 – December 2017
Teens looking for a fun way to hang out and be fit have a safe and healthy option in the City of Lynnwood’s Move 60 Teens! program.
City of Mountlake Terrace
Swim Lessons for Youth
Youth who are beginning swimmers will have an opportunity to access free vouchers for lessons available through the Lynnwood pool, Mountlake Terrace pool, Dale Turner YMCA pool, and Yost pool (summer only) in Edmonds through a partnership between the pools and the Verdant Health Commission.
Bike2Health
Program Funded: December 2014 – December 2017
The Bike2Health project will serve to establish a regional bicycle network in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace.
Community Health Center of Snohomish County
Children Dental Sealant Program
Program funded: November 2018
Edmonds School District and Community Health Center of Snohomish County partnered to offer a School-Based Sealant Program in nine local elementary schools with support from Verdant.
Community Health Center Dental Program
Program funded: July 2015 – June 2016
The Verdant Health Commission began work in a new initiative during summer 2014: improving adults’ access to dental care.
Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County
Domestic Violence Community Health Advocate Program
Program funded: 2019-2021
This program addresses the health and wellness needs of South Snohomish County residents who are victims of domestic violence, including their children, by supporting increased access to primary health care needs, behavioral healthcare services, and other supportive health and social services.
Teen Dating Violence Prevention Program
Program funded: August 2018 – August 2021
Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County (DVS) offers residents in South Snohomish County resources through its Teen Dating Violence Prevention Program, which aims to support 500 teens per year through partnerships with area high schools. The program shows teens how to recognize the warning signs of abuse, how to build healthy relationships and how and where to find help if needed.
Edmonds Community College
Veterans Support Center
Program funded: August 2014 – July 2017
Veterans make up the fastest-growing student population at Edmonds Community College, with enrollment having more than doubled from 2009 to 2013. Many veterans experience feelings of isolation and depression upon reintegration into civilian life.
Edmonds School District
Woodway Recreation Project
This project will develop an active recreational site at the former Woodway High School.
Student Support Advocacy Program
Program funded: January 2014 – December 2016
Student Support Advocates within the Edmonds School District, which serves almost all public school students within Verdant’s service area, work to connect students needing additional support with resources in the community.
Move 60!
Program funded: September 2014 through August 2017
Decreased activity levels among children, as well as increased caloric intake through portion size and selection, have combined to create a generation of children whose life expectancy is less than their parents. Move 60! educates youth and their parents/guardians about proper physical activity so they can maintain these skills beyond the program’s support.
Edmonds Senior Center
Enhance Wellness
Program funded: November 2011 through October 2014
Seniors looking for assistance in managing needs such as physical activity, weight management, mental stimulation, nutrition, medication management or depression/anxiety have a resource in the Enhance Wellness program.
Evergreen Recovery Centers
South County Detox Center
Program funded: September 2015 (one-time)
Evergreen Recovery Centers opens a new South County Detox Center in Lynnwood in 2016 that will help manage withdrawl for low-income adults detoxing from alcohol and opiates, with the goal of connecting patients with longer-term treatment.
Girls on the Run
Youth Activity Program
Program funded: 2017-18 School Year
Trained coaches lead small teams of 3rd to 8th grade girls through a research-based curriculum that includes discussions, activities, and running games.
Homage Senior Services
Center for Healthy Living
Program funded: September 2013 through August 2018
It’s no secret that times are tough for many individuals and families in South Snohomish County. For people with disabilities and older adults, often on fixed incomes, finding support can be a particular challenge.
Care Coordination
Program funded: Nov. 2014 – Dec. 2016
A senior calling 911 for an emergency often would benefit from follow-up care. Did they fall and injure themselves? Or forget to take their prescription medication? Issues such as these are preventable, and this program has connected Fire District 1 and other emergency response agencies with Senior Services of Snohomish County to put supports in place to help prevent these and other issues down the road.
Kindering
Early Intervention & Private Therapy Services
Program funded: October 2014 – October 2016
Kindering’s Early Intervention and Private Therapy Services program allows children with special needs to work with specialists in an environment they are comfortable with – their home, day care center or at Kindering’s Bothell location.
Korean Women's Association
Everyday Prevention Program
Program funded: January 2015 – December 2017, Renewed January 2018 – December 2020
How do non-English speakers access health and wellness education? For first-generation immigrants, the answer may be that they simply don’t. The Verdant Health Commission partnered with Korean Women’s Association to make it easier for Korean speakers to learn how to manage their health and navigate the health care system.
Medical Teams International
Mobile Dental Clinic
Program funded: September 2015 through September 2018
Poor oral health results in pain, infection and other health issues throughout the body, aggravating conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. The Mobile Dental Clinics established in South Snohomish County are aimed to fill the growing gap between people who can afford preventive dental care and those who cannot.
Northwest Parkinson's Foundation
Dance for Parkinson’s
Program Funded: June 2015 – June 2016
People with Parkinson’s, caregivers and friends can enjoy and benefit from the dance and live music offered through the Dance for Parkinson’s 8-week program hosted at the Center for Healthy Living in Lynnwood.
Prescription Drug Assistance Network
Prescription Drug Assistance Program
Program funded: June 2016 through May 2019
The Prescription Drug Assistance Program helps low-income families and individuals get the medicines their doctors prescribe. This program works with clinics, hospitals and private physicians to ensure individuals and families in need can receive their prescribed medications by connecting them with prescription assistance programs.
Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS)
South Snohomish County Program for Early Parent Support
Program funded: January 2015 – December 2016, Renewed April 2017 – March 2019
PEPS (Program for Early Parenting Support) helps new parents anticipate challenges and proactively provides support and information to equip them with a strong foundation of parenting skills.
Project Access Northwest
Linking Patients to Donated Medical Care
Program funded: July 2015 through June 2018
Without insurance, getting specialty medical care can be very difficult. But there are physicians who are willing to donate their time to provide needed services to the uninsured or underinsured. That’s where Project Access Northwest comes into play.
Puget Sound Christian Clinic
Dental Clinic
Program funded: March 2015 – Dec. 2018
Opening in 2016, the Puget Sound Christian Clinic’s Dental Clinic in Lynnwood serves patients without dental insurance who need comprehensive dental care, including exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns and extractions at no- or low-cost.
Mental Health Counseling Program
Program funded: September 2013 – August 2016, Renewed September 2016 – September 2019
The Lynnwood Mobile Medical Clinic is a site for medical treatment as well as mental health counseling now, thanks to this program, which is available to residents who do not have insurance or who may otherwise qualify.
Mobile Medical Clinic
Program funded: January 2018 through December 2019
The Lynnwood Mobile Medical Clinic is on-site at the Community Life Center on Tuesday each week, offering free preventive and primary care, typically to uninsured patients with chronic health conditions.
Puget Sound Kidney Center
Chronic Kidney Disease Education & Prevention
Program Funded: December 2014 – November 2016
People with chronic kidney disease can reduce its progression and stabilize kidney function when they manage their health and lifestyle.
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
Community Paramedic Program
Program funded: January 2016 – December 2018
Oftentimes, fire and emergency medical services personnel are dispatched to a home where the caller needs help but it is not a life-threatening situation.
Swedish Edmonds
Diabetes Prevention Program
Program funded: Beginning in 2018
Nine out of 10 people with prediabetes do not know that they have it. This statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is alarming. At the Verdant Health Commission, we want to help our community members identify if they are at risk of developing diabetes and find support to prevent or manage it.
Therapeutic Health Services
Behavioral Health Prevention Program
Program funded: July 2015 – June 2017, Renewed July 2017 – June 2019
This Therapeutic Health Services program is focused on reducing the impact of substance use and mental health disorders for youth in middle and high schools. Therapists work in schools and with young people who are on probation, by offering assessments for early detection.
Verdant Health Commission
Strengthening Families Program
Program offered: Multiple times in 2018
The Strengthening Families Program is a partnership between WSU Extension and Verdant with our Latino community to serve parents and youth ages 10-14. In this nationally recognized parenting class series, offered in Spanish, families learn skills to work together and improve communication.
Wonderland Developmental Center
Early Intervention Services Program
Program funded: September 2013 through August 2016
Children with developmental delays in South Snohomish County can benefit from this program by receiving a greater intensity of services than is currently available to them.
YMCA of Greater Seattle
Diabetes Prevention Program
Program funded: Beginning in 2018
Nine out of 10 people with prediabetes do not know that they have it. This statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is alarming. At the Verdant Health Commission, we want to help our community members identify if they are at risk of developing diabetes and find support to prevent or manage it.
Previous Programs
Alpha Supported Living Services
Wellness Program for Individuals with Disabilities
Program funded: November 2013 – October 2016
Alpha Supported Living supports individuals with severe disabilities and autism in ways that enable them to live, work and play in their community, and this program expands their services to offer wellness supports.
American Diabetes Association
Stop Diabetes Initiative
Program funded: January 2016 – 2017
Is your family affected by type 2 diabetes? If so, the American Diabetes Association is here to help.
American Heart Association
Go Red For Women BetterU Challenge
Program funded: 2013, 2014
This 12-week health makeover program for women provides the education and tools for women to take care of their health personally and for their family.
American Red Cross
CPR Saturday
Program funded: June 2012
The American Red Cross Snohomish County Chapter coordinated CPR Saturday in June 2012 in an effort to train community members in either traditional CPR or compression-only CPR at no cost to the participants.
Brookside Research & Development (fiscal agent Senior Services of Snohomish County)
Falls Prevention Program
Learn about how falls can be prevented in older adults and be screened for services privately in your home, community of faith, or other convenient location.
Camp Fire of Snohomish County
Snohomish County Health Initiative
Program funded: January 2016 through December 2017
To encourage kids in South Snohomish County to get active and eat better, this Health Initiative through Camp Fire of Snohomish County aims to meet kids where they’re based: housing complexes, particularly focused on low-income/subsidized housing.
Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation
Bicycle Helmets for Low-Income Children
Program funded: May 2013 – April 2014
With the goal of ensuring all 3rd-8th grade students in the Edmonds School District has access to bicycle helmets, this program will provide nearly 500 free helmets to children in need.
South Snohomish County Bicycle Policy and Advocacy Improvement Project
Program funded: January 2013 through December 2014
This policy and advocacy improvement project is multi-pronged, with the focus on improving the health of residents by making it easier and safer for people to ride bikes in neighborhoods.
Catholic Community Services (Fiscal Agent)
Snohomish County Fall Prevention Coalition
Program funded: 2013
To support the needs of the Fall Prevention Coalition of Snohomish County, this program supports the production of materials and booklets to use at educational seminars on fall prevention targeting older adults, their adult children and the community at large.
Center for Advanced Recovery Solutions
Addiction Training for Mental Health Professionals
Program funded: May 2014 – December 2015
With more people covered by health insurance since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, Washington state expects to see an increase in people who are able to access mental health or substance-use disorder services, potentially putting a strain on the existing Chemical Dependency Counselors.
Center for Human Services
Behavioral Health Program
Program funded: February 2015 – February 2017
Coordinated by Community Health Center of Snohomish (CHC) and two behavioral health partners – Center for Human Services and Integrative Psychological and Social Services (iPASS) – this program links CHC patients to mental health support.
City of Edmonds
Edmonds Exercise Program
February 2014
Seniors and other community members now have access to high quality exercise equipment through the Frances Anderson Center run by Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services.
3rd-Grade Swim Lessons
Program funded: September 2014 through August 2017
A collaboration among south Snohomish County cities’ recreation departments, this program provides third-grade students in the Edmonds School District service area with access to free swim lessons.
Summer Intensive Xfit Training Camp
Program funded: Summer 2012
Summer Intensive Xfit Training Camp is a 10-week program designed to engage behavior change in middle school students who have significant health risks caused by weight.
City of Lynnwood
Fire Camp
Program funded: July 2015
During the last week of summer break 2015, 33 middle school students took part in the City of Lynnwood Fire Department’s Kids Fire Camp. In addition to fire and life safety education, the camp promoted injury prevention by encouraging healthy and safe behaviors.
Mobile Integrated Care
Program funded: June 2014 – May 2016
The Lynnwood Fire Department’s Mobile Integrated Care program works to fill the healthcare and human services gaps experienced by some individuals who call 911 or go to the emergency room with issues that are not medical emergencies.
Emergency Cardiac Care
Program funded: September 2012 through September 2015
Every second is critical when responding to a heart attack, which is why the communication between medics and emergency room medical staff must be efficient. This program provides medics with the tools to transmit electrocardiogram results while in the field, so physicians will be able to treat patients sooner.
3rd-Grade Swim Lessons
Program funded: September 2014 through August 2017
A collaboration among south Snohomish County cities’ recreation departments, this program provides third-grade students in the Edmonds School District service area with access to free swim lessons.
Get Movin’
Program funded: Summer 2012, 2013
Looking for a way to be physically active with your kids and teens during the summer? Get Movin’ is a free program with incentives and ideas to get kids moving 60 minutes a day, 5 days a week, all summer long.
City of Mountlake Terrace
Mountlake Terrace Therapy Pool Program
Program funded: December 2013 – January 2016
The therapy pool located at the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion serves the community in a number of ways.
3rd-Grade Swim Lessons
Program funded: September 2014 through August 2017
A collaboration among south Snohomish County cities’ recreation departments, this program provides third-grade students in the Edmonds School District service area with access to free swim lessons.
Communities of Color Coalition
North Puget Sound Conference on Race
Program funded: May 2014
The North Puget Sound Conference on Race brought together people of all backgrounds to address issues of health, food and housing disparities within the community.
Community Health Center of Snohomish County
Behavioral Health Program
Program funded: February 2015 – February 2017
Coordinated by Community Health Center of Snohomish (CHC) and two behavioral health partners – Center for Human Services and Integrative Psychological and Social Services (iPASS) – this program links CHC patients to mental health support.
Emergency Room Diversion Project
Program funded: November 2011 through November 2014
People who visit the emergency room with non-urgent medical needs often can be better served by a primary care physician. These visits to the ER are more costly than seeing a primary care physician, but oftentimes, those seeking treatment do not have insurance and don’t have a doctor that they see regularly. Through this program, Swedish/Edmonds works with a case manager at Community Health Centers of Snohomish County (CHC) to refer patients who may need comprehensive, affordable health care services.
Edmonds Community College
Edmonds Community College Student Health & Wellness Promotions Program
Program funded: July 2013 – June 2017
Edmonds Community College is doing its part to promote health and safety, starting with its own campus and extending into the community. The health and wellness promotion program has several goals.
Celebration of Food Festival
Program funded: May 2012, 2013 and 2014
This community event brought together people who are passionate about delicious, local, wholesome food and the steps needed to get it from the land to our plates.
Edmonds Head Injury Support Group (fiscal agent Brain Energy Support Team)
Head Injury Support Group
Program funded: August 2014-August 2015
The Edmonds Head Injury Support Group meets monthly at Swedish/Edmonds, offering people who have suffered head and/or brain injuries with a safe and therapeutic meeting environment.
Edmonds Public Schools Foundation
Street Strut 5k
Program funded: 2011
The Edmonds Public Schools Foundation’s 5K Street Strut supported fitness and fun for families and kids within the Edmonds School District.
Edmonds School District
Edmonds School District Nutrition Assessment
Program funded: May – December 2014
The Edmonds School District, which serves almost all public school students within Verdant’s service area, is conducting an assessment of its food and nutrition program, geared to identify the interests, priorities and focus for its practices.
Edmonds Senior Center
Healthy Living Fair
Program funded: April 2012 and 2013
Ensuring seniors have access to health and wellness resources and information that will assist in their care can be critical to the aging process. With many services and resources available in the community, the Healthy Living Fair brought these opportunities available in one place to better serve the 600+ attendees at this annual event.
First Baptist Church of Mountlake Terrace
Wings to Reading Youth Nutrition Program
Program funded: February 2014 – February 2016
The Wings to Reading program at First Baptist Church in Mountlake Terrace is an after-school academic support program, and it now includes a focus on nutritious meals and family engagement around healthy food choices.
Free Range Health
Low-Cost Acupuncture
Program funded: August 2013 through July 2014
Acupuncture services are not readily available to or easily accessed by a large percentage of the population, and this program is designed to change that.
Holly House (fiscal agent MS Helping Hands)
Dental Supplies for Youth
Program funded: November 2013
In 2013, support from Verdant will contribute dental supplies and oral health materials in addition to the typical toys and clothes that are provided through community donations available to families in need at Holly House.
Homage Senior Services
Elder Abuse Training
Program funded: 2012
The Snohomish County Vulnerable Adult Task Force hosted a one-day conference in June 2012 to increase awareness of elder and vulnerable adult abuse and promote prevention and detection of abuse by health care providers, law enforcement members and social services providers.
Integrative Psychological and Social Services (iPASS)
Behavioral Health Program
Program funded: February 2015 – February 2017
Coordinated by Community Health Center of Snohomish (CHC) and two behavioral health partners – Center for Human Services and Integrative Psychological and Social Services (iPASS) – this program links CHC patients to mental health support.
Lutheran Community Services NW
Heath Access Program for Underserved Communities
Program funded: July 2015 – September 2016
Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) is working to help underserved residents of South Snohomish County learn more about their health and ways to improve it.
Back-to-School Resource & Health Fair
Program funded: 2012, 2013, 2014
All kids deserve to start school off on the right foot, with proper immunizations, check-ups and necessary supplies. This community-wide effort has evolved into a health and resource fair for students, with a number of agencies offering free screenings, immunizations, information about services and supplies.
Operation Military Family Cares
Operation Military Family Cares Military Family Swim Passes
Program funded: July 2013 – August 2013
In an effort to promote fitness and outdoor recreation to military families, the Verdant Health Commission partnered with Operation Military Family Cares and Swedish/Edmonds to provide free swim passes at Yost Pool in Edmonds to military families.
Parent Trust for Washington Children
Parent Trust Continuum of Family Support
Program funded: March 2012 through February 2014
There is a correlation between traumatic childhood experiences and health problems, risky behavior and mental illness in adulthood. But when parents have the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent child abuse and neglect, they’re providing the best opportunity for family growth and development.
Providence Hospice & Home Care Foundation
Hospice Outreach and Education
Program funded: July 2012 through June 2015
The need for hospice care is rising in South Snohomish County, and this program supports that growth. In addition to educating the community members and medical providers on the benefits and cost effectiveness of end-of-life care, it will increase Providence Hospice & Home Care Foundation’s ability to support our local families.
Seattle Visiting Nurse Association
Flu Vaccines
Program funded: September 2013 through February 2014
Seattle Visiting Nurse Association is working to provide uninsured and low-income individuals with greater access to the flu shot vaccine in fall 2013.
SightConnection
Insight: A Low Vision Expo
Program funded: June 2013, May 2014
This community event offered educational opportunities to individuals and families experiencing visual loss.
Snohomish County Health Leadership Coalition (fiscal agent YMCA of Snohomish County)
Gear Up & Go!
Program funded: March 2015 – March 2017
“Gear Up & Go!” as this initiative is called, was designed to be fun while encouraging 5th-grade students across Snohomish County to be more active and committed to lifelong fitness.
Palliative Care Initiative
Program funded: March 2015 – March 2017
This community-based program supports patients and their family members by ensuring their end-of-life wishes are met and that palliative care is available for those who need it.
Snohomish County Medical Reserve Corps
Health & Beauty Fair
Program funded: March 2013
This event is geared to serve the health needs of women and girls of color. It took place in March 2013 at Edmonds Community College, where it incorporated free health screenings, HIV testing, interactive health forums, community health resources, healthy cooking demonstrations and more.
Snohomish County Music Project
Music Futures Therapy Program
Program Funded: December 2014 – November 2016
Making music is fun — and strengthens coping skills.
Swedish Edmonds
Opiate Rescue Kits
Program funded: November 2015
This program provides for “opiate rescue kits” that would be distributed from Swedish Edmonds to prevent poisoning deaths from prescription opioids and heroin.
Java Music Club Program
Program funded: August 2014 (one-time payment)
Java Music Club supports patients in Swedish/Edmonds’ mental health unit, bringing instruments, resources and opportunities for patients to use music, readings, photographs and storytelling in group therapy.
TeamChild
Youth Wellness Program
Program funded: May 2013 – April 2014
The focus of this program is to reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) for young people. TeamChild will assess resources and gaps for youth mental health, and provide education and advocacy training to youth, parents and community partners in order to increase their knowledge and empower them to help children access the services they need.
Turning Point
Back-to-School Health Fair
Program funded: August 2015
For the 4th consecutive year, Verdant supported the Back-to-School Fair offered for low-income students and families in the Edmonds School District. The health fair portion of the event includes free health exams, vision checks, immunizations and oral exams/fluoride varnish.
United Way of Snohomish County
Poverty 101 Service Provider Training
Program funded: November 2013
“Poverty 101” was a day-long workshop to help practitioners understand and practice the core concepts of working with low-income and vulnerable adults.
Verdant Health Commission
Whooping Cough Outreach and Education
Program funded: 2012-2013
The Verdant Health Commission collaborated with community partners, including the Snohomish Health District, in 2012 to educate and empower our residents to get the booster shot Tdap, to help immunize against whooping cough, which was at epidemic levels in our state and county.
6 Weeks to a Healthier You with Joe Piscatella
Program funded: 2012, 2013, 2014
“You can’t control the deck of cards you’re dealt. But you can control how you play them.” – Joe Piscatella
Developing healthy lifestyle habits is a critical step to living a full and healthy life. During this six-week program, participants have biometric health screenings conducted twice, once at the beginning and once at the end.
Washington Community Action Network (Washington CAN!)
Insurance Outreach and Enrollment Assistance (Door-to-Door)
Program funded: September 2013 through May 2015
In early 2013, approximately 30,000 individuals under age 65 in South Snohomish County were without health insurance, which will make Washington CAN! busy assisting with enrollment for the Washington Healthplanfinder.
WithinReach
Insurance Outreach and Enrollment Assistance (Community Locations)
Program funded: July 2015 – June 2016
By meeting uninsured and underinsured people at locations in the community, WithinReach will educate and assist individuals with questions about the Affordable Care Act.
YWCA of Seattle, King and Snohomish County
Children’s Domestic Violence Program
Program funded: July 2015 – June 2018
The link between children’s resilience to trauma and a positive parent or parent figure is strong. That is why the YWCA’s Children’s Domestic Violence Program uses in-home counseling and therapy to work on children’s emotional issues and strengthen the non-abusive parent-child relationship.
Mental Health Counseling
Program funded: January 2016 through December 2018
People seeking support through this program are not severely mentally ill, yet they do suffer from emotional and mental anguish that limits their ability to function.