Verdant Health Commission

10/05/2026

The community was out in support of students at the Foundation for Edmonds School District 5K Race this past weekend. In the 2nd video, you can hear the joy of unabashed karaoke break out at the end.

09/28/2026

Verdant Announces 2027 Impact Fund Investments to Address the Youth Mental Health Crisis in South Snohomish County

"Child, adolescent, and young adult mental health is one of Verdant's key strategic priorities, and we are deeply committed to making meaningful progress in South Snohomish County," said Carolyn Brennan, Board President of Verdant Health Commission. “Our community has many committed partners who want to be part of the solution to improve outcomes for young people, and we are pleased to fund these organizations."

Lynnwood, WA – At the Sept 23rd public board meeting, Verdant Health Commissioners voted to approve Impact Fund investments of $2.48 million to 15 community partners to advance its strategy […]

09/28/2026

Verdant Announces 2027 Impact Fund Investments to Improve Direct Healthcare Access in South Snohomish County

“Public Hospital District No. 2, Snohomish County was originally formed in 1962 to ensure our local community had access to high-quality healthcare” said Carolyn Brennan, Board President of Verdant Health Commission. “As healthcare systems and insurance eligibility requirements change, it is more important than ever that our residents have trusted community organizations to help them access care and navigate services."

Lynnwood, WA – At the Sept. 23 public board meeting, Verdant Health Commissioners voted to approve Impact Fund investments of $2.32 million to 16 community partners to improve access to […]

09/25/2026

Wondering how screen time affects your teen’s mood, or how to help them feel more confident online? Join PEPS for Mindful Teens: Reducing Anxiety, Building Confidence in a Digital World, a free event for caregivers of kids ages 9–19.

Learn ways to set healthy digital boundaries, have better conversations, and support your teen’s confidence and resilience.

Wednesday, September 30, 6–7:30 p.m.
Wellness Center, 4710 196th Street Southwest, Lynnwood, WA

Scan the QR code in the graphic to sign up.

09/17/2026

The Edmonds School District Family Resource Advocate program serves as an important bridge between families and services that may otherwise feel out of reach. It supports over 3,400 students by connecting them to healthcare, mental health services, housing resources, food assistance, and other essential supports to help them succeed both in and out of the classroom. Read the story to learn how it works.

My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with the Verdant Health Commission to profile the work of local nonprofits that advance the health of our whole community. For nearly 20 years, […]

09/01/2026

South County Fire's Community Resource Paramedic program is an innovative program that builds relationships with clients so they can be connected to recovery services, and reduces unnecessary 911 calls and ER visits.

South County Fire’s Community Resource Paramedics meet people struggling with substance use wherever they are in their journey.

This work is saving lives – and saving millions of dollars.

Paramedics can administer the prescription drug buprenorphine to overdose patients. This can lessen their opioid withdrawal symptoms and create a window when they may be more willing to undergo treatment. So far, more than 70% of patients contacted by our team have gone into recovery.

You can learn how to recognize signs of an overdose and administer the antidote naloxone in our free ACT CPR & First Aid Class, offered monthly. Learn more at www.southsnofire.org/ACT. Learn about the Community Resource Paramedic program at www.southsnofire.org/CRP.

09/01/2026

This article from Latino Herald discusses public transportation options for seniors in South Snohomish County. Transportation is vital as it can affect your ability to go to the doctor, buy groceries, participate in activities, visit others, and maintain independence and relationships. Click translate to read in English.

DART, TAP, ZIP y Hopelink ofrecen transporte para adultos mayores en Snohomish, pero persisten barreras que pueden limitar su independencia.

08/12/2026

We’re excited to share our latest partner story featuring Advocates Recovery Services and the meaningful work they’re doing to support individuals in our community.

Through individualized, wraparound care, ARS works to connect people with the resources, services, and support they need to move forward. We’re grateful for the opportunity to partner with their team and help share their story.

Thank you to everyone at ARS for your time, collaboration, and commitment throughout this partnership. It was a pleasure working with you!

Read the full story in My Edmonds News:
Read the full partner story:

My Neighborhood News Group has partnered with the Verdant Health Commission to profile the work of local nonprofits that advance the health of our whole community. One of the biggest […]

08/10/2026

Parents in South Snohomish County, can you take a 2 minute survey on youth mental health? It’s one of our key strategic priorities, and the anonymous survey results will be used to inform Verdant’s continuing work in this area. Thank you for sharing your voice!

(Survey in English)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oHB-_JixMaTWOW_8iA0rs7K6Sm_eZZDS9lLJoaaWOO8/edit

(Survey in Spanish)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/189RPgPyGbRs7a5JBfsYwqk0bzdn9m_eJG2KJ8xWjV6g/edit

Thank you for participating in our survey. Verdant Health Commission wants to hear from the community on the topic of child, adolescent, and young adult mental health. The anonymous survey results will be used to inform Verdant's work in this area.

08/10/2026

Kudos to the Well Being Center and Silver Creek Family Church for their steadfast support of families in the community.

Evento de regreso a clases en Lynnwood atendió a 820 personas, incluidas 175 familias y 399 niños, con útiles y recursos gratuitos.