Learn about how falls can be prevented in older adults and be screened for services privately in your home, community of faith, or other convenient location.
Stress Less
We all need to find our “happy place” sometimes. Whether that’s a real place or just a state of mind, the programs, tips and information below can help you find yours.
Verdant Programs
Falls Prevention Program
Behavioral Health Program
Program funded: February 2015 – February 2017
Coordinated by Community Health Center of Snohomish (CHC) and two behavioral health partners – Center for Human Services and Integrative Psychological and Social Services (iPASS) – this program links CHC patients to mental health support.
Heath Access Program for Underserved Communities
Program funded: July 2015 – September 2016
Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) is working to help underserved residents of South Snohomish County learn more about their health and ways to improve it.
Music Futures Therapy Program
Program Funded: December 2014 – November 2016
Making music is fun — and strengthens coping skills.
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Tips & Info
Need stress relief? Try the 4 A’s
Expand your stress management toolkit by mastering these four strategies for coping with stress: avoid, alter, accept, and adapt.
Learn MoreNutrition and dealing with stress
Feeling your stress levels increase with fall kicking in? Stress increases the hormone cortisol that can wreak havoc on your appetite leading to overeating and weight gain.
Learn More6 ways to help an anxious child
No question it’s tough to keep our cool when our children are unraveling. It’s especially a challenge when our children are rattled and over-run with anxiety.
Learn More10 tips to live a richer, happier life
This top 10 list covers items to boost performance to live a richer, happier life, but it also is a great list for living a healthier life. Happiness and health often go hand-in-hand, and that’s clear from this recent article.
Learn MoreMental health screening tools
Taking a screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition.
Learn MoreYouth mental health issues are common — learn more
Snohomish County is supporting families’ needs regarding youth mental health, and a free community event on Saturday, May 7 will provide information, resources and fun opportunities to support this need.
Learn MoreThe Power of Meditation
Worry, anxiety, and stress can be more than distractions. Constantly replaying in your mind daily problems and fears can affect your mental and physical health.
Learn MoreDoes caffeine make depression worse?
If you have depression and consume caffeine, you may want to gradually cut back on caffeine to see if it improves your mood.
Learn MoreCoping with highly stressful events
When you’re faced with a highly stressful event in your life, these methods may help you cope.
Learn MoreResources for new caregivers
Are you new to caregiving? It can be easy to become overwhelmed in your role as caregiver to a parent, spouse, other loved-one or friend.
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