Counseling in Sammamish, WA. Find the Right Therapist.

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Therapy Sammamish, WA

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Sammamish is located in the state of Washington and is great for families of all types. Here you will find entertainment geared toward children, teenagers, and adults alike. To meet your recreational needs, Pine Lake Park is located at the intersection of 228th Avenue and 24th Street. Here you can play tennis, enjoy the view, enjoy a family picnic, or swim at the beach. With amenities like these your children and teenagers can create memories to last a lifetime. The Cougar Mountain Zoo is also not too far away and proves to be great for your entire family. However, this site is relatively small and can be thoroughly explored in far less than an hour. For those wishing to enjoy a nice theatrical production, stop on by the Village Theatre. Be sure to call for performances and times.¹

Mental Health in Sammamish

Studies from the past decade show that like the rest of the United States, Washington has experienced a rise in the usage and resultant effects of drug abuse, especially opiates.² In Sammamish, the rate of deaths due to this substance has grown by almost 50 percent over the course of the last decade. Additionally hospital admissions in King County show that heroin was the most common drug contributing to addiction treatment among 18 to 29 year olds.³

Unemployment can lead to significant mental health issues, including stress, depression, and anxiety. These feelings can in turn lead to further life disruption. To help citizens of Sammamish find quality jobs, the state's WorkSource Program provides a variety of programs and services. WorkSource provides a comprehensive listing of available jobs, and also provides local labor market and wage information. Those looking for work can conduct an online job search and post their resume. Career planning programs and workshops help those looking for work to get on the right track towards employment. Call 425-564-2279 for more information.⁴

Current Initiatives

Since 2008, the Family Homelessness Initiative has provided area families with tools and resources they need to find safe, permanent housing. As part of the initiative, a coordinated system of entry and assessment has been established to ensure families have a convenient and standardized method of finding resources they need as quickly as possible. Additionally, the initiative established family-based supports so that each individual family receives the proper services in an expeditious manner, thus increasing the likelihood of maintaining housing stability and self-sufficiency. To inquire about the initiative in more detail, call 206-263-9088.⁵

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017). Sammamish, WA. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammamish,_Washington.
2. University of Washington Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute. (2017). ADAI. Retrieved from http://adai.uw.edu/wastate/wastate.htm .
3. King County. (2017). Substance Abuse. Retrieved from http://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/health/substanceAbuse/documents/131030_2012_PIR_FINAL.ashx.
4. WorkSource. (2017). Job Seeker Services. Retrieved from http://www.worksourceskc.org/seekers/default.php.
5. King County Housing and Community Development Programs. (2017). Family Homelessness Initiative. Retrieved from http://www.kingcounty.gov/socialservices/Housing/ServicesAndPrograms/Programs/Homeless/HomelessFamilies.aspx.

Sammamish is located in King County, Washington. It has a land area of 20.37 square miles and a water area of 3.59 square miles.  The population of Sammamish is 52,253 people with 16,201 households and a median annual income of $147,349. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Sammamish, WA

Extremely Affordable

Therapy in Sammamish is easily accessible for the vast majority of families. This area ranks high nationally among the top of all income earners, making mental health treatment and counseling in Sammamish an affordable option for individuals and families here with or without insurance coverage. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Sammamish public health department.