Thursday, December 19, 2019

Human Services Commission About Staff Liaison Created in 2007, this commission advises the Monica Negrila, Mayor and City Council on matters concerning Human Services & Social human services planning and funding. The Sustainability Coordinator commission plays a vital role in studying emerging Email issues and concerns in the human services area to ensure that the basic survival needs of Issaquah Regular Members residents are met and that support systems are in 2020 – Derek Franklin place to help people through economic and 2021 – Ana Jimenez-Inman personal crisis. Each year, the commission focuses 2021 – Rebekah Smith on its workplan. 2022 – Loretta Jancoski 2022 – Senthil Chandran Membership 2023 – Jolie Kwan-Hart The Human Services Commission is comprised of 2023 – Sonia Sahay seven regular members, with four-year terms; and two alternates, with two-year terms. All members Alternate…

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January 14 6:30 – 8:00 PM Special HSC Meeting –Human Services Grants Funding Approach and Target January 27 6:00- 8:00 PM Special Meeting -Equity Training- Joint Commission Meeting with Eastside Human Services Commissions (at Redmond City Hall) (Option # 1)

Following the death by exposure of a Bellevue man experiencing homelessness on Christmas Eve 2007, a core workgroup of Eastside city human services staff and non-profit agency partners has been instrumental in ensuring that individuals experiencing homelessness have a safe place to sleep in the winter. The Eastside winter shelters have evolved from a single weather-activated shelter to three shelters operating beyond winter months and serving hundreds of unduplicated guests a year.

Children and Youth Focus Areas Needs in Issaquah Data High prevalence of mental health distress (depression 17% of 12th graders in ISD considered suicide (increase and anxiety) and substance use in high school students from 15%) and 8% attempted (double since 2016). (alcohol and vaping). Behavior Health 37% of Issaquah 12th graders engage in current alcohol use There are insufficient resources for intervention (9% higher than the average in WA). (Mental Wellness) (counseling and treatment). 22% engage in E-cig/vaping (highest increase since 2016) There are limited resources for parental education and support. (2018 Healthy Youth Survey) 20.8% students nationwide and 20% of students from Issaquah Middle School report being bullied; Healthy Youth Survey, Issaquah Middle School Bullying, Racism, Youth of color, minorities, and LGBTQ experience The reasons for being bullied reported most…