Mayor Harrell with a young person

Creating a Healthy Future for Seattle Youth

Young people today are growing up with unprecedented burdens at a critical time of development. The mental struggle that Seattle’s children face can impact their education, disconnect them from their family and community, and harm their future. Mayor Harrell recognizes our kids deserve compassionate support and care that will put them on a path towards health, wellness, and a thriving future.

In 2023, Mayor Harrell came together with education leaders, health partners, and students to announce Reach Out Seattle, a new youth mental health initiative. The initative unifies 12 stakeholder groups across the city to create a comprehensive network of support for young people experiencing mental and behavioral health challenges.

With a focus on prevention and early identification of youth mental health challenges, the initiative seeks to bridge the gap between our youth and the limited professional mental health resources that are available to them. By intervening in mental health challenges before adulthood with care and support, Reach Out Seattle looks to create a healthy future for our entire city.

Reach Out Seattle Partners:

Mayor Harrell with a Garfield High School student at City Hall

Mayor Bruce Harrell

Address: 600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA, 7th Floor, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 94749, Seattle, WA, 98124-4749
Phone: (206) 684-4000

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