Snohomish County announces $6.5 million for youth mental health

EVERETT — After the pandemic struck a blow to young people’s mental health, Snohomish County is investing in building it up again.

On Wednesday, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced $6.5 million in new funding for youth mental health and laid out a broad spending plan.

The new plan splits the investment into five categories based on recommendations from the county’s Office of Recovery and Resilience.

The largest portion, $3.2 million, will aim to support vulnerable youth. That means both contributing to existing mental health services and investing in “alternative strategies to provide mental health and wellness,” given a lack of certified or licensed mental health professionals, according to the county.

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