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Committee hears King County crisis‑care center update; East zone includes Snoqualmie, operators sought in RFP round
Summary
Council member Cotton briefed the committee on King County’s levy-funded crisis care centers: five facilities by 2030 (one already open in Kirkland), an East zone that includes Snoqualmie, staffing estimates of 120–140 per facility, and an RFP timeline with operator procurement expected to be evaluated in April–May; transportation reimbursement and community engagement were flagged as outstanding issues.
Council member Cotton briefed Snoqualmie’s Public Safety Committee on Nov. 17 about King County’s levy-funded Crisis Care Center (CCC) program, which aims to open five regional centers by 2030 to provide 24/7 immediate behavioral health care without requiring insurance.
Cotton said the levy covers a five‑center rollout for 2024–2030; the first facility in Kirkland opened sooner than originally anticipated and is operating now. Cotton explained that King County will procure operators rather than operate the facilities directly and that the program uses response zones (North, Central, South, East and a youth facility that can be…
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