2010 Annual Report to the community

“Working has helped further my recovery more
than any other single thing I have done – more than
therapy, case management or medication alone. My job helps me
stay focused on something other than illness. My co-workers, especially,
have helped me improve the way I see myself. Extra money is great, too!”
—Nicole, Supported Employment Consumer
Building healthy communities, one person at a time.
2010 Annual Report to the community
Transitions - Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation
2010 Annual Report to the Community
The longer I’m involved with Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation,
the deeper my commitment grows to this phenomenal organization and its
mission. I am a deep believer in treatment for mental health and chemical
dependency conditions because I see recovery happening every day and the
profound change in people’s lives. The award-winning Peer to Peer Program
integrates peer support throughout every program. There is no replacement
for the support that comes from walking the recovery journey with someone
who has been there. Valley Cities has grown tremendously over the past few
years and continues to add capacity as community needs grow.
We are fiscally responsible and in the black. A strong management team
stewards every dollar to ensure the best care possible for over 6,000
consumers, even with severe government budget cutbacks. Staff agreed
to forgo raises rather than see any of their colleagues laid off during these
tough economic times.
2010 was a year of many transitions. The 15-20% annual growth over the
past few years created the necessity to expand Valley Cities’ client capacity
which resulted in a building purchase/remodel in downtown Kent. Valley
Cities’ goal is to purchase all of its service site buildings to even better
manage overhead costs. The remodel added a second story and offices for
admin staff, and helped to vitalize Kent’s downtown by relocating 24 staff
members. We also remodeled Auburn to increase client capacity.
We bid farewell to our deeply respected CEO, Faith Richie. She accepted
a national position with a larger firm, expanding her advocacy for community
mental health and continues as a devoted Valley Cities friend, supporter
and follower. As with all changes, this gave the board and organization the
opportunity to review and develop new leadership for the future. With a solid
leadership team already in place, Valley Cities continues to deliver superior
quality community mental health services aided by leadership from Chief
Operations Officer (COO) Stacey Devenney, named as Interim CEO. The
board engaged the professional search firm of Hagel & Company to execute
a national search for the next CEO to help Valley Cities grow into the future.
As I mentioned, the longer I work with these fine, dedicated professionals,
the more committed I become to the life-changing work at Valley Cities. I’m
proud to be part of it and invite you on this journey as we build healthier
communities, one person at a time.
Brian J. Wilson,
Board Chair
I joined Valley Cities in 1993 and
remain passionate as ever about
our mission and the consumers
we serve. I’ve been excited
to contribute my skills to this
organization over the years and
was up for the challenge of being
its interim CEO, even though I
look forward to returning to my
first love, working with clinical
teams to provide the most clientcentered care possible. I’ve
initiated the early adoption of
upcoming progress in mental
health service delivery, such as
peer support programs, supported
employment programs, and
community-based supportive
housing programs. I am devoted
to client involvement and voice at
all levels of the organizationfrom the waiting room to the board
room. I am particularly proud of
the “Recovery Implementation
Group” I helped form. This group
is comprised of our organization’s
senior management and
representatives from three client
groups – family members, youth,
and adults.
I thank the Board of Directors,
management team and staff for
their commitment and support
during this interim period.
Stacey Devenney,
COO and Interim CEO
Building healthy communities, one person at a time.
Cover Story
The cover photos feature Valley Cities’ Supportive Employment clients who
participated in our First Impressions Count! day. This event was supported by
community volunteers and featured make-overs and haircuts by Federal Way’s
Salon Ina stylists. Participants received quality professional work clothing
donated by people in our community and tips on
business etiquette from local business professional
Judith Guthrie.
Because of YOU we are increasing employment for mental health clients. We’re using
evidence-based best practices to help people with mental illness achieve their employment goals.
In 2010 we increased paid job placements in the community by 41%,
with 24 consumers securing competitive jobs.
Events... gathering the community for celebration, education
and fundraising.
7th Annual Community Awards and Auction Dinner
Friday, March 26th
Emerald Downs Auburn, WA
Approximately 350 guests raised over $50,000 with $15,000 dedicated for homeless families. Sponsors
included Mutual of Enumclaw, Zenith Holland Gardens, Columbia Bank, Shannon & Associates, QoL meds,
Enumclaw Regional Healthcare Foundation, City of Federal Way, King County Housing Authority, and
Synergy Construction Company. Additional sponsors included Faith Richie and Paul Hart, HomeStreet
Bank, Barry and Stacey Devenney, Valley Cities Board of Directors, Bennett, Bigleow, & Leedom,
and A & C Glass Company.
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A special THANK YOU to Starbucks employee volunteers for helping to
make this event such a great success!
Valley Cities honored five distinguished community members, who,
through their outstanding dedication and support, contributed to creating
and sustaining healthy and secure communities.
From left to right: Jacob, Jaime, Ashley, Jessica, Kelly and Kim
Awards were given to the following honorees:
Advocacy
Jennifer Stuber, Ph.D.
For serving on the Washington State Coalition for Mental Health Reporting,
providing tools and information for news organizations, journalists,
journalism educators, and a broad coalition of news story informants on
ways to improve reporting on mental health issues.
Christine Clarridge, Seattle Times Reporter
Christine was recognized for her work as a journalist. She recognizes the
power of words, and fairly and accurately portrays people with mental
illnesses in her news stories as people first rather than defining them by a
condition. She asks whether mental illness is relevant to the story rather
than sensationalize it.
Collaboration
Brian Wilson, Valley Cities Board Chair and Federal Way
Police Chief
For being a true leader throughout South King County…he is known for
both his intelligence and his heart. Brian bridges the gap between law
enforcement and human services, deeply understanding the communities’
need to be both safe and secure.
Direct Service
Yvonne Clement-Smith, Juvenile Probation Counselor
For her work with many Valley Cities clients over the past few years. She
continually goes above and beyond for her youth and families. She actively
embraces and understands the values and principles of wraparound, to
build on strengths and develop natural supports.
Innovation
WADADS, Washington Dads
Since 2005 WADADS serves male caregivers of special needs children – mental health, behavioral, or emotional
concerns - across Washington State with respite and resources to assist them in helping their children.
2010 Building Healthy Communities Luncheon
September 17th
Grace Community Church in Auburn
Featuring King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg and King County Sheriff
Sue Rahr our theme was Treatment for the Many - Incarceration for the Few, a Working
Partnership. Over 250 guests learned about the critical partnership between law enforcement
and mental health providers, to build healthier communities and save taxpayer dollars. The
community learned how King County’s Drug Court and Mental Health Court help people and
the community. Recovery is not only possible, it is happening. We are all the beneficiaries as
people return to productivity in our communities. The luncheon was catered by Third Runway
Café and Catering, which employs people with serious mental illness and provides important vocational
training, camaraderie, and support for people working to regain their independence and confidence.
Building healthy communities, one person at a time.
Community Impact
Program Highlights
Because of your support Valley Cities is…
Adopting a framework of Trauma-Informed Care
This trauma-informed approach recognizes the presence of trauma
symptoms and acknowledges the role it plays in a client’s life. We developed
tools and techniques to provide responsive and effective care for those with
trauma histories.
Giving homeless families a roof over their heads
In partnership with Building Changes/Washington Families Fund, King
County Department of Community and Human Services, and King County
Housing Authority(KCHA), we implemented Families First. The program
brought 20 homeless families with multiple and complex needs into
permanent housing. Families First has an interdisciplinary support services
team that helps these high-need families focus on the issues that caused
their homelessness.
Expanding supported housing for homeless families, individuals,
and young adults
Supported housing experienced increased capacity and produced
outstanding results helping people get out and stay out of homelessness.
Using wraparound care to support children and families
Working in partnership with King County Mental Health, Chemical Abuse
and Dependency Services Division we create wraparound teams to help
families coordinate care, identify supports, and achieve goals that increase
their resiliency, recovery and wellness.
I never lived in a house before with
my kids. We start off living in a little
two room shelter at Union Gospel
Mission. I resided there for 18 months
and I was introduced to Valley Cities
Counseling through a lady named
Rachel. I used to meet with her twice
a week. She was my counselor then.
She recommended me and my family
to Valley Cities. After that, things just
took off real good. They placed us in
a nice 5 bedroom home, provided me
with mental health, and I meet with a
good doctor once a month.
“I never lived in a house
before with my kids.”
If you believe in recovery and you
believe in hope, Valley Cities will help.
If you believe in them, they’ll believe in
you. Honesty is your best hope–being
truthful.
Expanding smoke-free affordable housing communities
Working in partnership with KCHA we created 13 tobacco-free public
housing communities in So. King County and provided training/consultation
to KCHA staff and cessation programs to residents.
If you have any problems like I had
with teenagers and you can’t find a
solution, Valley Cities will help you.
Promoting stability and resiliency in children exposed to
domestic violence
We offer educational support groups for children exposed to domestic
violence to break the cycle of violence, and provide follow-up family services.
As addicted to drugs as I was, I never
could believe that Valentine’s Day, I
have four years clean.
Integrating mental health and primary care services
Along with UW, Department of Public Health, and others we implemented
Mental Health Integrated Health Program. This novel program integrates MH
services and psychiatric consultation services to primary care patients at
multiple clinics across King County.
I’d just like to thank Janelle, DJ, Dan,
Katie, Dr. Allender and Crystal.
Reducing barriers for mental health clients accessing
medical services
Expanded on-site nursing services provide clients with consultation and inhome visits; medication assistance; chronic medical conditions and infection
control.
Helping parents reduce stress and enjoy parenting
This new partnership with Muckleshoot Head Start facilitates preschool
parenting groups using the Love and Logic
curriculum. We teach parents of young children
how to make parenting an enjoyable experience,
understand and celebrate their children’s mistakes,
and how to empower their children to learn
rewards and consequences as they begin to think
for themselves.
Reylisha’s story
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King County Exemplary
Peer to Peer Support Program
Valley Cities’ Peer Support program
received the 2010 Exemplary
Service Award from King County
Mental Health, Chemical Abuse and
Dependency Services Division for
excellence in increasing peer-to-peer
services in King County to better serve
consumers of mental health services.
Peer support in mental health services
and person-centered recovery is
gaining an important and effective
role in mental healthcare. Peers add
value to the treatment, counseling,
and psychotherapy provided by
professional therapists by drawing
from their personal experience with
mental health issues as they provide
inspiration, information and support.
Peer Support Specialists go through
rigorous training and certification.
Their support both differs from and
complements the services provided by
clinicians.
Not that long ago, Jody Brown
was struggling with drug addiction
and trying to make ends meet
as a single mother of four boys.
After many failed attempts at
recovery, she finally found Valley
Cities and began attending cooccurring disorder group therapy,
which specializes in treating both
mental health and substance use
issues at the same time. Through
Valley Cities’ outreach services
to community partners such as
Childhaven, Jody and her children
began participating in family
services offered by Valley Cities.
“The groups and the Child and
Family counselors that Valley
Jody’s story
Cities brought to Childhaven were
life-changing for me,” Jody recalls. “And as I focused on becoming well, I came to
understand that helping others was an important part of my own recovery journey.”
With a lot of perseverance and dedication, Jody became trained and certified as a peer
support specialist and began working full-time at Valley Cities. Jody excels at providing
Parent Peers
individualized care and support to persons with mental health disorders as they pursue
Valley Cities was an early adopter of
their own recovery goals. She promotes their recovery and wellness by offering active
using Parent Peers in our Child and
listening, encouragement, support, resources, and hope that is even more meaningful
Family Services programs to more
because she’s been there herself. “It’s about being helpful and hopeful. I hold on to
effectively serve families with children
people’s hope as they move through the healing process, then gently hand it back to
with serious emotional and behavioral
them when they are ready to hold it again for themselves.”
challenges. We expanded our Peer
Support program to serve consumers
of all ages, with peer counselors on all
of our clinical teams and a host of peer-led therapeutic groups available for consumers. Our peers offer consumers the chance
to learn from people with a lived experience how they prevent and recover from mental health issues. Peer support services
benefit peers themselves as they strengthen their own recovery, well-being, and sense of fulfillment through sharing what
they’ve learned and helping others.
Self-Direction and Voice
Our Peer Support program has impacted all
areas of Valley Cities, not only by employing peers
as members of our clinical teams, but also by
promoting and adopting a philosophy of recovery
and wellness at every level of our organization.
Valley Cities places a high value on the power
of peers for their effectiveness, resourcefulness,
innovation, creativity, and tireless dedication to
helping others in the recovery process. Two mental
health recovery principles are self-direction and
voice. At Valley Cities, this means including the
voices of the people who participate in services.
Our Peer Support program isn’t just about providing
mental health services; it’s about understanding
the consumer’s place in the community and how to
build it.
Building healthy communities, one person at a time.
Award Winning Programs
Veterans Services Program
Valley Cities’ Veterans Services program received the 2010 Exemplary Service
Award from King County Mental Health, Chemical Abuse and Dependency
Services Division for excellence in integrating systems in King County to
better serve veterans. Staffed by veterans of the Gulf War, Operation Enduring
Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, our Veterans Services program connects
veterans and military families with the culturally competent services they need to
ensure their health and well being. With a keen understanding of the systems,
benefits, and special needs of veterans, the program maximizes community
resources and relationships to improve services and increase veterans access
to care. Our Veterans Services program has developed strong community links,
built support systems in King County, and established effective collaborations
between military, civilian, government and private support agencies that did not
exist in outreach efforts and services prior to this program. Our system partners
in the program include: King County Veterans Program, Public Health SeattleKing County, Washington Department of Veterans Affairs War Trauma and PTSD
Program, Military One Source, Veterans Administration (Seattle and American
Lake), Madigan Army Medical Center, HealthPoint Community Health Centers,
American Legion, Veterans of Foreign War, Disabled American Veterans and
other veterans service organizations.
Income Total
$15,996,356
2% Medicare,
Insurance & Private Pay
4% Donations,
Grants & United Way
Local Cities, State,
Federal Support
& Other Contracts
8%
86%
King County
Mental Health Funding
Expense Total
$14,919,030
Adult Services
19%
Child & Family
Services
5%
9%
20%
10%
< 1% Fundraising
Homeless Family
Services
Housing Support
Services
9%
11%
Administration
Older Adult
Services
16%
Clinical Support Services
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Medical Support
Services
Because of You...More Community Impact...
Electronic Health Record
Ensuring that people have access to safe, quality behavioral healthcare is foremost in fulfilling our mission. As a front-line
safety net provider for people in the public mental health system, our growth strategy requires investment in infrastructure to
ensure continuity and access to care for the South King County communities we serve. There are increasing demands on our
organization to deliver current and accurate data about clients, access information from a variety of locations, and operate
with efficiency in an increasingly paperless world. To ensure our organizational readiness to meet the coming technology
requirements in implementing best practices and delivering the level and array of quality services for which Valley Cities is
valued and recognized, we are implementing an Electronic Health Record system. This clinically focused and technologically
advanced enterprise-wide project moves Valley Cities forward from our current paper chart system of managing client care
and delivering services to one that uses modern best standards of practice to improve quality of care, increase efficiency, and
maintain regulatory compliance using an EHR system. We launched our EHR project in January 2009 and are currently on
schedule and well into the implementation phase of the project. Go-live project completion is set for October 2011.
Client Art Show
Exploring creativity and the arts can help people live mentally healthier lives. Expressing oneself
through art can help process emotions and feelings so that healing can begin. In support of our
clients’ self-exploration through art, Valley Cities hosted a Client Art Show at our Auburn location, at
which more than 20 participants ranging in age from eight to elderly displayed their work. The Client
Art Show was well attended by the community, clients, and staff. Many of the artists who came
to see the art on display said it was a positive and affirming experience. Many said it was the first
time their art had ever been publicly displayed. In addition to paintings, fabric art, jewelry, drawing,
collage, and sculpture, there were poems that were read aloud during the event and a performance
was put on by a talented teenage girl. The featured exhibit highlighted the original artwork of Valera
Corliss, winner of the 2010 King County Mental Health Recovery Poster contest.
Winning Poster: Three Keys To Recovery
“The Mind, Hands, and Heart are symbols of the connection that the cycle of laughter, work, and love have on the whole being.
The reversal of hands shows an integration of the creative and intellectual abilities brought by these healing forces. The keys
and keyholes represent the unlocking of potential that is often imprisoned by mental illness and addiction. And the Monarch
butterfly, the only one that migrates, is a symbol not only of growth and transformation of self and circumstances in the process
of recovery, but also shows the impact the long journey can have on future generations.” – Valera Corliss
Administrative Offices moved to Kent
Valley Cities moved its administrative headquarters to our Kent location in the Walker Building at 325 W. Gowe St. After
leasing for more than 10 years, we purchased the historic downtown building and remodeled the space to accommodate our
expansion, providing local construction jobs and contributing to the revitalization of downtown Kent. Mayor Suzette Cook cut
the ribbon at the grand re-opening of our remodeled Kent building. The move brought 24 of our administrative employees to
downtown Kent, bringing new potential customers to downtown stores, restaurants and businesses and adding to the vibrancy
of the Kent downtown community.
Valley Cities Landing
In August 2010 we celebrated the grand opening of Valley Cities Landing, our housing project that provides 24 units of
permanent stable housing combined with support services for homeless veterans and individuals with persistent and serious
mental illness. We held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening, which was attended by elected officials,
community leaders, neighbors and friends. King County Councilman Bob Ferguson, a strong supporter of this housing project,
attended the ceremony and shared his thoughts.
“When it comes to the homeless, there is nothing more fundamental than a home,” said Ferguson. “We take it for granted, but
I can assure you that none of the 24 folks taking up space in the new residences here take it for granted, and they never will.”
King County Executive Dow Constantine also attended to show support of Valley Cities Landing. On-site services include
mental health and chemical dependency treatment, medical care, trauma counseling, community resource coordination, and
job training. Roger Welles, National Service Representative from Seattle Chapter 102 of Vietnam Veterans of America, was at
the grand opening to welcome the veterans moving into Valley Cities Landing. “This project means housing, getting veterans
off the street, and getting them a step up in life where they can have something they call their own,” said Welles. Funding for
Valley Cities Landing was provided by the King County Veterans and Human Services Levy, Washington State Department of
Veterans Affairs, and King County’s mental health sales tax.
Building healthy communities, one person at a time.
Funder Spotlight
Valley Cities has a long history of partnership with The Seattle
Foundation to increase access to healthcare services and help
people live healthier, more productive lives. Established in 1946 by
Seattle icon Dr. Richard Fuller – business leader, recognized philanthropist,
and founder of The Seattle Art Museum – The Seattle Foundation champions
the concerns and efforts of community nonprofit organizations by supporting
the underlying costs that make programs and organizations run well and
serve people better. Through their community grant-making program that
provides general operating support through a competitive application process, Valley Cities leverages the grant dollars invested
by The Seattle Foundation to attract other funders in supporting our mission. In 2010, we used grant funding from The Seattle
Foundation as leverage to inspire other funders to support our electronic health record implementation. We are pleased and
proud to work in partnership with The Seattle Foundation.
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has supported Valley Cities over the years by
providing grant funding to build our capacity and promote effective mental
health service delivery. The M.J. Murdock Trust was created in 1975 by the will of the
late Melvin J. (Jack) Murdock, a resident of Vancouver, Washington and co-founder of
Tektronix, Inc. The Trust’s mission is to enrich the quality of life in the Pacific Northwest
by providing grants and enrichment programs to organizations seeking to strengthen the
region in creative and sustainable ways. Valley Cities received a substantial grant award
from The Murdock Trust in 2010 in support of our electronic health record implementation,
enabling us to increase our effectiveness and meet the coming technology requirements in
implementing best practices.
The Norcliffe Foundation is a local funder that
works in partnership with nonprofit organizations
to improve the quality of life for residents in the
Puget Sound region. Established in 1952 by Paul Pigott, succeeding generations of the family have continued the work of
the Foundation by awarding grants to Puget Sound organizations that promote a healthy community. The Norcliffe Foundation
awarded a generous grant to Valley Cities in 2010 for our electronic health record implementation.
Boeing Employees Community Fund gave a very generous grant to Valley Cities in 2010
that provided new furniture for 30 homeless young adults entering permanent, stable
housing in a program called Coming Up. Boeing employees care deeply about the quality of
life in the communities where they live, and the homeless young adults in the Coming Up program
come from the same communities as many Boeing employees and Boeing families. In 2010, Boeing
Employees contributed more than $28 million to the company’s Employees Community Fund as part of
the $160 million total giving made by Boeing, its employees, and the Boeing Charitable Trust to help
improve lives and communities worldwide.
Valley Cities has been a member organization of United Way of King County since 1967.
United Way of King County plays a vital role in strengthening our community’s nonprofit sector by
providing support to those that are implementing best practices and producing meaningful outcomes for residents of King
County. United Way of King County drives community change and improves the well-being of our community through strategic
giving that draws on a vast combination of sources and voices to identify specific areas
where their focus can make the biggest difference. United Way of King County funds many
of the programs and services we’re able to offer clients, including mental health treatment,
stable housing with support services for homeless individuals and families, domestic violence
treatment for batterers, after-school enrichment programs for at-risk youth, and parenting
education and support for low-income parents in public housing.
Vision
All members of our communities will have healthy and secure environments that provide opportunities and services to
maximize their potential and success.
Mission
Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation contributes to healthy and secure communities and quality of life in South King
County through the development, promotion, and delivery of exemplary behavioral healthcare services and related
human services.
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2010 Donors and Funders
Adkins, Marc M.
Akhidenor, Cenora
Ali, Shekh
All Pro Building Maintenance
Allar, Lynn
Allen, Trent
American Construction
Company
American Family Insurance
Ames, Marilyn
Anderson, Jack and Judy
Arthur Murray School of Dance
Asplund, Jean
Auburn Regional Medical
Center
Auburn Symphony Orchestra
Avery, Marc, MD
Baker, Debbie
Barker, Janet
Bartlett, Sheila
Baxley, Jessica
Bell, Brad and Barbara
Bennett Bigelow & Leedom
Berghuis, Jim
Berry, Donnie E.
Bishop, Dwight
Bishop, Emerson and Lea
Bishop, Walt and Judy
Black, Dane
Blake, Misty
Blanchard, Jim and Mary
Bogart, Dan
Booth, Candice
Booth, Chuck and Leila
Booth, Diana
Brand, Jennifer
Brand, Robert
Brand, Tish
Brazier, Kim
Briese, Deanna Lynn
Briggs, Mike
Broadway Center for the
Performing Arts
Brooks, Julie
Brossell, Kenneth, DDS
Brown, Sandra and Craig
Burbidge, Dr. James
and Jeanne
Butler, Arceal and Chanital
Calico Cat & Bernina Too!
Casey, Deborah
Centerstage Theatre
Chastain, James A.
Chociej, Kathryn
City of Auburn
City of Federal Way
City of Kent
City of Renton
Coburn, Judy
Colson, Nancy
Columbia Bank
Colwell, Michael and Erin
Cooke, Suzette
Cooper, Diana
Core Conditioning Studio
Cotton, Liz
Courtyard by Marriott
Curran, Mollie
Curves
Dana’s Flowers & Cakes
Daniel Ross Salon & Skin Care
Dear, Lora
DeNotta, Karen
Devenney, Stacey and Barry
Diaz, Shirley
Diaz DeZigns,
Dietz, Darrel
Donohoue, Donna
Doughty, Jane Ann
Ducich, Cindy
Duke’s Chowder House
Dunn, Jennifer
Eckert, Sarah
Ed Streit Images
Eidal, Nadeane
Elephant Car Wash
Elwood, Ruby
Emerald Downs
Boeing Employees
Community Fund
Enders, Sue
Entenman, Debra J.
Enumclaw Regional Healthcare
Foundation
Epperson, Curtis and Constance
Evergreen City Ballet
Falsetto, Patricia
Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle’s
Restaurant
Farr, Ann
Farr, Megan S.
Featherstone, Judy, MD
Federal Way Police Dept.
Federal Way Symphony
Fisher, Steve
Fueston, Adam
Fueston, Michelle K.
Fuller, Andrew
Furno, Gemma
FUSION
Garica, Dannille
Garrett, Adam and Kaylee
Garrison, Joan
Get Fit
Golden Steer Restaurant
Goodwin, Judy
Great Harvest Bread
Greer, Cynthia K., MD
Guilfoyle, Lori
Hammerstad, Carla
Hammond, Ann
Hammonds, Beth
Harries, Erin
Hart, Paul
HealthPoint
Heilbrun, Dawn
Heinisch, Michael
Henson, Nori
Hill, John
Hiller, Byron
Hockett, Richard
Holcom, Chuck and Gayle
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Sumner
Hollis, Beth
HomeStreet Bank
Hoodsport Winery
Hoover, Marcia
House, Gregory and Karen
Huggins, Sandra
Intiman Theatre
Ivar’s Restaurants
Jaenicke, Donald and Nancy
Jenson, Judy
Jessen, Alison
JMG/Smucker’s Stars on Ice
John F. Schultz and Co.
Johnson, Amy
Johnson, Kristy
Johnson, Pam
Johnson, Randal and Jeannie
Johnson, Tracy
Jones, Erin
Jones, Ruth
Kabisch, Deborah
Keimig, Alan and Carol
Keimig Associates
KeyBank
Keyser, Arica
Kinder Swimmer
King County Department of
Community Services
King County Housing and
Community Development
King County Mental Health,
Chemical Abuse and
Dependency Services
King County Housing
Authority
Kiwanis Club of Auburn
Kiwanis Club of the Valley
Klein, Doug
LaCelle Photography
LaPorte, Dennis and Peggy
Large, Janet
Laurus Financial Services
LaVigne, Sharon
Lazaroff, Lynne A.
Lee, Judy
Lee, Tamara
Lim, Judy
Lopez, Trish
Lovell, Robert Walter, MD
Luke, Rodney and Dorothy
Majestic Integrated Therapy
& Massage
Mane Team Salon
Markey, Marty
Mason, Ruth
Massucco, Diana
McCarthy, Bill and Nancy
McDaniel, Tracy
McDougall-Treacy, Dan
and Gayle
McIntyre, Harry
Melancon, Sister Alexis
Merz, Gerry
Metropolitan Gymnastics
Miller, Hart and Carol Ann
Miller, Julia
Miller, Raymond
Miller, Wanda
Moodley, Krish and Cass
Mountain Valley Mortgage
Muczynski, Barbara
Multi-Service Center
Mundy, DeeAnn
Mutual of Enumclaw
Naeseth, Kate
Nails & Hair Creation
NAMI South King County
Oakes, Evan
O’Leary, Penny
Oleson, Greg and Gail
Olsen & Sons Fine Jewelry
Olson, Eyerly and Alecia
Omni Properties
Oosterink, Michele
Orenstein, Mark
Owzarski, Sherri
Oxley, Terry
Pacific Raceways
Pagel, Dawn
Palm, Gena
Paolo’s Italian Restaurant
Peloza, William and Joyce
Pence, Melanie
Penman, Nikole A
Penney, Steven
Percival, Stephen and Diane
Pesce, Drake and Katherine
Pham, Chinh
Pittman, Jeff and Emily
Pittman, Robert and Diane
Pitts-Palmerton, Kristalene
Pizzitola, Monique
Plourd, Ronna L.
Pon, Oriana
Poulin, Tiffany
Public Health of Seattle and
King County
Puget Sound Energy
QoL meds
R & S Bookkeeping Service
Rainier Pacific Bank Twin
Lakes Branch
Rees Jones, Jason
Rehab Communication
Graphics
Rice, R. Scott
Richie, Faith
Riverbend Golf Complex
Roberts, Ronnie
Rockstad, Vern and Norma
Rosoff, Jonathan M.
Rottles Clothing & Shoes
Ryan, Louise M.
Ryan, Marian P.
Sayre, Donna
Scarim, Nems
Schmidt, Dick and Lori
Seafair
Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Foundation
Seattle Seahawks
Charitable Foundation
Seattle Symphony
Seng, Joanne
Shannon & Associates LLC
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Solid Ground
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West Coast Entertainment
Western Washington Fair
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Weyerhaeuser Family
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Whole Life Center
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Wolf Haven International
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Woodland Park Zoo
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Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation was started in 1965 by the citizens of South King
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ENUMCLAW
149
30% of Median or Below
1024
24
78
119
50% of Median or Below
66
3
12
9
8
101
97
80% of Median or Below
22
1
8
0
5
35
31
132 1380 1215 415
52
438
42 808 6113
Barbara Bell
41
253
33 383 4212
Walter Bishop, Vice Chair
33
3
8
3
50
393
7
2
1
0
14
126
0
24
99
Jean Asplund
Other
KENT
TUKWILA
DES MOINES
127
SEATTLE
COVINGTON
36
SEATAC
BURIEN
1319
Totals
Valley Cities Board of Directors 2010
RENTON
AUBURN
FEDERAL WAY
2010 Demographics
Household Income Level
Above 80% of Median
95 1002
866 294
Chuck Booth, Secretary
16
0
6
2
1
26
18
5
0
1
191
8
23
19
23
216
203
76
6
175
6 337 1283
1319
36
127
149
132 1380 1215 415
52
438
42 808 6113
Jeannie Johnson
Female
861
23
80
102
80
779
706 252
29
265
28 489 3694
Male
458
13
47
47
52
600
505 160
23
167
14 277 2363
Sharon LaVigne
0
1
Unknown
Total
Gender
Unknown
0
0
0
0
1319
36
127
149
0 - 4 years
20
0
3
4
2
22
20
5 - 12 years
145
6
22
8
8
213
13 - 17 years
144
6
18
8
8
202
18 - 34 years
410
11
41
53
37
35 - 54 years
440
10
36
52
55 - 74 years
139
1
7
6
75+ years
20
2
0
Unknown
1
0
0
1319
36
127
149
Total
3
0
6
132 1380 1215 415
4
52
438
0
42
56
6
0
33
0
16
126
138
41
7
42
4
88
722
148
58
3
18
6
79
698
430
395 137
22
121
15 281 1953
35
390
413 126
15
174
15 256 1962
13
112
95
43
4
34
2
18
29
7
6
4
1
15
0
0
4
0
0
0
1
132 1380 1215 415
52
438
42 808 6113
Age
Total
71
527
0
7
109
0
10
16
25
0
4
3
0
41
28
10
1
6
2
10
130
132
11
14
30
4
268
210
73
3
92
17
65
919
Hispanic/Latino(a)
42
2
7
5
2
113
61
15
2
7
0
20
276
Native American/Alaskan
65
1
4
7
2
43
53
13
5
6
2
17
218
Pacific Islander
10
0
1
3
0
10
6
1
1
4
1
6
43
White/Caucasian
742
15
70
61
82
559
549 204
25
122
32
3
2
3
1
39
35
8
2
5
41
307
273
91
13
196
7 343 1608
132 1380 1215 415
52
438
42 808 6113
Black/African American
Other/Multi-Ethnic
Unknown
11 328 2768
2
19
151
271
4
25
37
1319
36
127
149
Female Headed Household
503
9
37
51
37
458
394 123
12
96
13 192 1925
Disabling Condition
428
16
42
50
52
430
315 119
20
121
14 145 1752
30
3
1
4
2
38
3
15
Total
Limited English Speaking
77
15
Barbara Muczynski
Kelly Togeson
Iwen Wang, Treasurer
Steve Williams
Brian Wilson, Chairman
Charles Woode
42 808 6113
Ethnicity
Asian
Deborah Casey
2
10
Valley Cities Officers
Faith Richie, CEO
Shekh Ali, CFO
Marc Avery, CMO
Stacey Devenney, COO
200
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Behavioral/mental health is essential to overall health –
for individuals, families, and communities. Lives become
compromised when a mental disorder is left untreated, when
drugs and alcohol are abused or lead to addictive disorders,
when families or individuals are traumatized, behavioral healthcare
is unavailable or of poor quality, or when basic needs
such as employment or
housing go unmet. In these
circumstances, security
and hope are lost. Valley
Cities works to restore
hope for individuals,
families, and communities
by demonstrating that
prevention works, treatment
is effective, and people
recover from mental
health and substance use
disorders.
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Auburn, WA 98002
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33301 - 1st Way S
Federal Way, WA 98003
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Seattle, WA 98108
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Kent, WA 98032
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Renton, WA 98057
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