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    Valley Cities Crisis Program Manager Jessica Rosado, Recovery Place Kent Director Teri Hardy, and Federal Way Police Department Officer Sarah Montjoy. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities.
    Building hope through compassionate self-harm prevention in Federal...
    By Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care • September 29, 2025 6:00 am

    Understanding how Zero Suicide framework creates safer care and stronger community support

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    Join Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for a special Community Coffee Chat in honor of Suicide Awareness Month. Photo courtesy Valley Cities.
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    By Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care • August 25, 2025 6:00 am

    A safe space to learn, share and connect during Suicide Awareness Month

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    From left: Moises Lozacruz, MSW, LICSW - Associate Director of Clinical Operations Army Veteran, Veteran Spouse, Dr. Nichole Ayres, DSW, MBA, LICSW - Clinic Director and Andrew Graves, MSW, LICSW - Associate Director of Business Operations, Army Veteran.
    Support for King County Veterans: Mental health, careers...
    By Valley Cities Behavorial Health Care • March 10, 2025 6:00 am

    Find new opportunities with Valley Cities at the RecruitMilitary Job Fair on March 27 at Fort Lewis

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    Federal Way Clinic staff outside the clinic. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care.
    Federal Way fall fundraiser supports care for individuals...
    By Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care • September 16, 2024 6:00 am

    Valley Cities hosts fundraiser on Oct. 3, with breakfast, speakers and an exciting raffle!

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    Valley Cities Kent clinic offers daily walk-in services for mental health and SUD walk-in clinics on Mondays from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. (first come, first served). Photo courtesy of Valley Cities Kent Clinic.
    Charting a path to recovery: Comprehensive mental health...
    By Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care • August 19, 2024 6:00 am

    Programs and services currently available at Valley Cities Kent clinic

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    Panel speakers from the first Community Coffee Chat earlier this year.
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    By Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care • May 20, 2024 6:00 am

    Community Coffee Chats: A platform for education, connection and collaboration

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    From left to right: Shayna Crow, Brandi Atkinson and Bobbi Ayres in MHFA program at Valley Cities. Photo courtesy of Brandy Atkinson
    Free mental health first aid training reduces stigma,...
    By VALLEYCITIES • October 16, 2023 6:00 am

    Learn to recognize common signs of a mental health challenge and how to respond

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