Washington County programs win three NACO achievement awards

Aug 11, 2026

Washington County’s Emergency Housing Services Building, Go Washington mobility hub, and Mental Health in Motion outreach van received 2026 NACO achievement awards; commissioners credited staff partnerships and federal/state funding in supporting the initiatives.

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Deputy Director Beth Pierce and Adult Services Manager Kathy Mickelson presented three 2026 National Association of Counties (NACO) achievement awards to Washington County programs during the Aug. 11 county board meeting. Pierce described the Emergency Housing Services Building (EHSB) — the county’s first permanent emergency housing facility for adults experiencing homelessness — and said the facility includes 30 private living units and partnerships with transportation and social services to support transitions to stable housing.

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