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Pilot bridge‑housing programs open on both sides of state to help young people exit inpatient treatment
Summary
Legislatively created ‘bridge housing’ pilot beds for young adults exiting inpatient behavioral‑health or substance‑use treatment are opening in King County and Spokane; proponents said the community‑based, voluntary short‑term residences provide a safer ‘soft landing’ and can improve treatment retention and post‑treatment outcomes.
Representatives of the Bridging/Housing coalition told the Senate Human Services Committee that Washington has launched pilot “bridge‑housing” sites designed to house young adults (generally ages 18–24) immediately after discharge from inpatient behavioral‑health or substance‑use treatment.
Jim Theophilus, a longtime advocate for youth housing and services, summarized the rationale: many young people who complete inpatient treatment are discharged to emergency shelter or an unstable street…
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