Description
Climate change can have immediate and long-term impacts on mental health that can vary in severity across populations, levels of exposure, and demographics. King County and its partners will embed youth and community voices about climate change impacts on mental/behavioral health into existing and emerging interventions, programs, and policies. Through engagement, King County will align with community priorities to inform practice, policies, research, and training. King County will develop a youth-centered policy and program plan, convene partnerships on diverse workforce expansion, increase access to culturally responsive supports for youth and families, advance a communications plan, and support schools and other youth serving organizations in achieving these goals. These results can inform additional actions across agencies and community organizations.