Civic Cocktail - Mental Health in Seattle - May 2024

In this event, we discuss crucial questions surrounding mental health and its impact on our communities. In the first segment, explore new city, regional, and state responses to the mental health crisis, including initiatives like Seattle CARE and legislative policies. In the second segment, we focus on mental health treatment, education, and prevention, especially for youth, BIPOC, and marginalized communities.

Segment 1 – 6:30 pm to 7:10 pm - Mental health and government/regional response
Amy Smith, Acting Chief, City of Seattle CARE Department
Lauren Davis, WA State Representative, 32nd District
Tom Kozaczynski, Chief Advancement Officer, Compass Health
Moderator- Will James, Host of Lost Patients podcast on mental health, KUOW and Seattle Times

Segment 2 – 7:20 pm to 8:00 pm - Mental health treatment, education and prevention
Ashley McGirt, Founder, Therapy Fund Foundation
Richard Taylor Jr, Founder, Taylor Made Empowerment
Mia Klick, Native and Strong Lifeline Coordinator, Volunteers of America, Western WA
Moderator:- Marcus Green, Publisher, South Seattle Emerald