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The people of Auburn have spoken! For the second year in a row Clinic Manager Tracy Johnson and her Auburn Clinic team have been voted the Best Counseling Services through the Kent Reporter by the Auburn community! Congrats Auburn Clinic on your second-year win and thank you Auburn Community for continuing to support Valley Cities!

Continuing their education and efforts to support King County communities, 9 of our VC staff started the Y+ Heritage University Master’s in Mental Health Counseling Program over the last week! The Y, in partnership with Heritage University, will provide advanced education in behavioral health to employees of the Y and participating partner agencies, including all King County Medicaid mental health or substance use disorder agencies. We are so excited for our VC team and the things they're going to accomplish!

Learn more about the program here!

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The Y + Heritage University Master’s in Mental Health Counseling Program | YMCA of Greater Seattle

That's right! Valley Cities has partnered with both 5TH Avenue and ACT theaters during the Co-Production of The Last Five Years to gather art supplies for our clients organization wide. These supplies will help facilitate multiple projects and therapies across the board including client art shows, and art therapy.

Interested in seeing a show and donating to the art drive? The details are below!

Show Run Dates: February 8 – March 16, 2025

Location: 700 Union Street, Seattle, WA 9810

Show Description: The winner of two Drama Desk Awards, this modern musical takes a devastatingly honest look at Cathy and Jamie and their journey of falling in and out of love over five years. Through clever storytelling and sharp lyrics – Cathy’s songs start at the end of the relationship, while Jamie begins at the start of their love affair – Jason Robert Brown’s cult favorite is a raw and intimate window into two perspectives of one relationship. This acclaimed musical is an unforgettable chronicle through the joy and ache of love.  

Veterans and service members! Are you looking for a career in behavioral health care? Come and visit our Valley Cities recruiters and see the positions available with our stellar organization!

We're not just ONLY looking for clinical staff! We have maintenance, administrative, food service and medical positions available as well!

Check out our full list of positions available here.

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE: Thursday, March 27, 2025

TIME: 11 AM - 3 PM

LOCATION: American Lake Conference Center, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98433

Learn more about RecruitMilitary and the event by clicking on the logo below!

• Kent Reporter: Personal Journeys Drive Compassionate Care at Valley Cities
• Covington Reporter: On the road again: Valley Cities’ mobile clinic returns to serve King County | Covington-Maple Valley Reporter
• Seattle Times: Mental Health First Aid program trains bystanders to help in a crisis

February is dedicated to celebrating Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions, achievements, and rich history of Black Americans. This month also includes significant events that promote harmony and awareness across various cultural and health-related spectrums.

February is American Heart Month is celebrated every February to raise awareness about heart health and cardiovascular disease. The month also includes National Wear Red Day, which is a day to wear red to show support for heart health and to save women's lives.

February 1 – UN: World Interfaith Harmony Week

Promotes harmony between all people regardless of their faith.

February 2 – Pagan and Wiccan: Imbolc

Celebrates the beginning of spring and the goddess Brigid.

February 4 – World Cancer Day

Raises awareness of cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science – February 11

This day celebrates the achievements of women and girls in science, advocating for greater gender equality in STEM fields and inspiring the next generation of female scientists.

February 17 – Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day)

Honors the birthday of George Washington, the first U.S. President.

February 26 – Hindu: Maha Shivaratri

A major Hindu festival celebrating Lord Shiva.

TRAINING SCHEDULE

MHFA teaches adults to identify youth mental health/substance symptoms, provide initial support, and connect to community resources.

English (Virtual) led trainings:  

• Friday, February 28th, adult virtual class, click here to register 
• Friday, March 7th, youth virtual class, click here to register
• Friday, March 14th, adult virtual class, click here to register
• Thursday, March 27th, adult virtual class, click here to register

Spanish (Virtual) led trainings: 

• Saturday, February 22^nd, adult virtual class; click here to register
• Saturday, March 15^th, youth virtual class; click here to register 
• Saturday, March 29^th, adult virtual class; click here to register

In-Person trainings:

• Friday, March 21st, adult class in Kirkland, WA, click here to register
• Friday, March 28th, youth class in Kirkland, WA, click here to registe

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