Welcome to the DMHS Community Offerings & Events Page, where we feature free or low cost events hosted by organizations predominantly led and operated by People of the Global Majority.
If you have event recommendations please email dmhs@dmhsus.org.
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Do you have a community event you’d like to share? View & submit events here: https://dmhsus.org/events/
Deconstructing the Mental Health System (DMHS) would like to invite you to our upcoming workshop: Redefining our Relationship with Money and Trauma with Nafasi Ferrell. Join us as we uncover hidden money narratives, explore how fear and scarcity can influence financial decisions, and begin building a more grounded, empowered relationship with money.
Register Here: forms.gle/uS8X4ExZzyamzppL6
We cordially invite you to our 4th annual Legal Requirements & Cultural Considerations of Forming a PLLC Cohort training!
In our mission, we assist emerging Black Therapists, Indigenous Therapists, and Therapists of Color in obtaining, maintaining, and navigating the bureaucracy of mental health licenses by offering free public advertisement & marketing of services in our Therapy & Wellness Directory, as well as encouraging participation as volunteers in the DMHS Free Therapy & Wellness Program.
This training has been conditionally approved for 9.25 CEs for Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers. WMHCA Provider #2309
Register Here: forms.gle/vRD6hnA3YiKud5xv8
Join Michelle Bee, LMFT, CPT, for a two-hour experiential gathering exploring how biblio/poetry therapy holds space for identity, belonging, and emotional processing in BIPOC therapy spaces. Expect poems, prompts, and practical tools you can bring into your own work.
Register Here: forms.gle/uS8X4ExZzyamzppL6
Honored to have been invited and participate in Northwest African American Museum Juneteenth 2026 celebration!! 🖤🌿 Thank you to NAAM for creating space and opportunities for our communities to come together in joy, healing, and connection. The Sound of Connection was amazing!!!
#Juneteenth2026 #NAAM #BlackHistory #FreedomDay #northwestafricanamericanmuseum #TheSoundOfConnection #DMHS #deconstructingthementalhealthsystem #BIPoC #CommunityHealing #Seattle
DMHS CEU/EDU: Redefining our Relationship with Money and Trauma with Nafasi Ferrell Register Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXy_XlmZpc3E8qVecrEtvg7-_mRV4kj-O4gJ0PydFSk8q2mA/viewform Date: Friday, May 22nd 2026 Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm PT via Zoom Deconstructing the Mental Health System (DMHS) would like to invite you to our upcoming workshop: Redefining our Relationship with Money and Trauma with Nafasi Ferrell. Join us as we uncover hidden money narratives, explore how fear and scarcity can influence financial decisions, and begin building a more grounded, empowered relationship with money. About the Presenter Nafasi is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Narratives Unbound LLC, a consulting and education company dedicated to advancing racial and economic equity through storytelling to reshape our understanding of our world, one conversation at a time. Nafasi is deeply committed to transforming communities through the arts and creating intergenerational spaces of dialogue, highlighting the importance of history and lived experience in our continuous struggle for a more equitable world. #Moneytrauma #moneymindset #DMHS #Deconstructingthementalhealthsystem #freetrainingonline #freetraining #workshop #mentalhealth
Finding healing shouldn't require hours of searching!
DMHS launched a free community events calendar to consolidate local and virtual opportunities for QTPoC and minoritized communities.
Events range from wellness workshops and support groups to community gatherings and more.
We're inviting organizations focused on healing, mental health, and community care to submit their events on an ongoing basis.
Our communities deserve more pathways to healing for the people who need it.
Submit your event or explore what's available at the link below. This is a living, growing resource. Let's build this together!
Calendar: dmhsus.org/all-events
Submit Events Link: lnkd.in/dXP4tXSK
#MentalHealth #QTPoC #BIPoC #HealingJustice #CommunityWellness #DMHS
Are you a Renton Technical College student thinking about starting your wellness journey?
Scan the QR code or apply for FREE therapy services through June 2026 forms.gle/c5kAXFrpKGSRFK3N9
dmhsus.org/immigrant-and-refugee-resources/ We have updated our resources for immigrants and refugees, and consolidated over 39 different services and 29 instagram pages to consider following including *Know Your Rights *Economic Services & Free Bail Assistance *Report ICE Hotlines *What Kind of Helper Are You? (Tools to explore how to support your neighbors & community) *Who to follow on Instagram for up-to-date/ACCURATE information *Services specific for WA, CA & MN AND MORE Who are we missing? What categories can be added? Which profiles & services did we leave out? We're trying to make this as comprehensive as possible. Please check it out and let us know and we'll update ASAP! #resources #icewatch #knowyourrights #socialchange #bannedbooks #refugeehashtag#communitygatherings #immigrant
Check out our comprehensive food resources list: dmhsus.org/food-housing-and-shelter/ There's so much information and resources out there--so many amazing organizations giving back during the cutoff of SNAP. It can get overwhelming trying to figure out where to go. We've got you covered with a comprehensive list of food pantries, free groceries, community meals, alternative food benefits and more nationwide, and featuring organizations in WA, CA, DC, GA, & OR! More resources here: dmhsus.org/community-resources/ #togetherwearestronger #SNAP #TEFAP #WIC #lenoxwa #foodaccessmatters #gopuff #radicalwomenseattle #communitysupport #doordash #foodinsecurityawareness #FreeGroceries #socialwork #communitycare
Much needed offering from: King County Sexual Assault Resource Center October 9 12-1 register: bit.ly/4nEOCrA?fbclid=PAT01DUAM_kbRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpxbwSE1yTj5bppP6YUOb8iWSs6CDNWaf8jzzcW8SLlRnli04cRVgAS5HfE70_aem_VT1ec7i-YFuiOY6nB7DAZg " @kcsarc Recent shifts in immigration policy enforcement are making it harder than ever for many survivors of sexual violence to access support and protection, and more challenging for our staff to provide support. Join King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) for a webinar that sheds light on this critical issue. During this webinar, KCSARC's Dando Voz team will break down what this all means for sexual assault survivors and our work with them." #KingCountySexualAssaultResourceCenter #KCSARC #freewebinar #survivors #immigration
Free webinar from an amazing partner 253 Therapy and Consult :
"We need to talk a little more about suicide. It’s impacting our communities in more ways than we want to admit. I will be hosting a free community webinar tomorrow on Instagram Live (@253therapy) and on Zoom. I hope you can join us on September 22 at 6:30pm PST"
us06web.zoom.us/j/87307645504
#253therapy #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #freeevent #webinar
IMPORTANT: USC law students have started a hotline for people to call when they have an immigration-related court hearing but don't want to show up in person for fear of being arrested/ detained by ICE outside the courthouse. The students will help people complete and submit a "Motion to Change Hearing Format, which can allow someone to have a remote/online hearing instead of in-person.
Hotline # is (888) 462-5211 They can help in English or Spanish.
#hotline #usc #lawstudent #ice #immigration #court #spanish
Offering from Made Space Seattle "madespaceseattle Resource announcement Got a Drug Possession Conviction in Washington? You May Be Owed Money. Washington State is refunding fines, fees, and restitution to people impacted by the Blake Decision -a 2021 Washington Supreme Court ruling that decriminalized simple drug possession. If you were ever convicted of drug possession in Washington, you may be eligible to get your money back. We're here to help you: Get your conviction vacated or dismissed Get your legal financial obligations (LFOS) reimbursed Get connected to free legal support and services Whether you're looking to clear your record, get a refund, or just learn more, this benefit is real, free, and meant for you. No strings attached. Just justice." #freelegalaid #free #justice #conviction #financialaid #washingtonstate
Offering from one of our awesome trainers, Taylor Nguyen, LICSWA IG: @wellness_x_design "Money Matters: Navigating Financial Stress & Building Resilience Saturday May 17th 10AM-1PM Carillon Point, Kirkland Registration: www.raymondjames.com/piperlaak/events Feeling overwhelmed by money stress? Join us for a workshop designed to help you take control of your finances and mental wellbeing. Gain practical strategies, stress-management tools, and a supportive space to help take control of your financial wellbeing. " #wellnessxdesign #taylornguyen #licswa #piperlaak #financialcoaching #freeevent #kirklandwa #kirklandevents #kirkland
Events - Piper Laak, WMS™ - Kirkland, WA
RSVP to one of our events where financial education is always a focus for our clients and prospective clients alike. We would love for you to join us.
Offering from one of our amazing community partners Girasol Counseling: "Girasol Counseling is offering a FREE Family Event on May 3rd 1-2 pm at Common Good Tacoma for Elementary age children and their families. This offering is in response to building the Common Good together in Tacoma and being in reciprocal relationship with Common Good Tacoma. PLEASE REGISTER (and/or have families register): forms.gle/M4zWn1TGg4idDUgn6 Description: Creating a playful environment for children that integrates exercise, meditation, dialogue, and art. Within this space, children will be introduced to the concept of interdependence and develop skills in cultivating mindfulness. At the end of the lesson, students will take home a sunflower plant, supporting ongoing learning at home. Date: Saturday May 3rd Time: 1 pm-2 pm Cost: FREE Location: Common Good Tacoma: 621 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma WA 98402 Audience: Elementary school-aged children and their families Led by: Claudia Linares, LICSW and Ben Ruthruff, MEd Girasol Counseling is committed to healing practices rooted in liberation, culture, and spirituality. many thanks, -- Claudia Linares, LICSW Owner of Girasol Counseling, PLLC T: 253.254.5195 E: thegirasolcounseling@gmail.com W: www.girasolcounselingpllc.com/ " #girasolcounseling #latinxtherapy #mentalhealth #dmhs #communitypartner #tacoma #freeevent #familytherapy
Offering comes from one of our amazing partners 253 Therapy and Consult "FREE GROUP ALERT!!! We're excited to partner with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department for this group. Sign up's are open now. LINK: forms.wix.com/f/7188388600772296919?fbclid=PAY2xjawJATrVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpq2VX6CJal6yTJakQOd5e9snBXZYa4zmMe6ad02f5uG93OqRb6Nhn71lsQ_aem_k6VRe1TXNM9ok4dSvuGONQ #group #grouptherapy #acomawa #tacomahealth #rpg #dungeonsanddragons #thursdayvibes #therapistsofinstagram #tacomatherapist #mentalhealthawareness #253 #253therapy
Offering from: Silent Task Force:
" Black Ancestral Roots History Month Celebration
FREE 4 WEEKCELEBRATION SERIES!
11410 RENTON AVE S SEATTLE, WA 98178
WWW.THESILENTTASKFORCE.ORG | (206) 483-4682 | The Silent Task Force
02/01
12:00PM-1:30PM
LIVE JAMBALAYA COOKING DEMO &
TASTING
1:40PM-3:10PM
SURVIVORS INSPIRE SOLUTIONS
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
02/08
12:00PM-1:30PM
LIVE PEACH COBBLER BAKING DEMO &
TASTING
1:40PM-3:10PM
ANCESTRAL HERBALISM
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
02/15
12:00PM-1:30PM
LIVE BLACK EYED PEA RICE AND
CABBAGE COOKING DEMO & TASTING
1:40PM-3:10PM
AFRICAN DANCE & MOVEMENT
WORKSHOP
02/22
12:00PM-3:10PM
BLACK ANCESTRAL ROOTS MARKET &
DELICIOUS TRADITIONAL DISHES
1:40PM-3:10PM
AFRICAN DANCE & MOVEMENT
WORKSHOP
#BlackHistoryMonth #SilentTaskForce #freeevent #seattle
Offering from Transgender Health & Wellness Center:
FREE virtual groups
Email Info@trans.health for more information
#transgender #freesupport #gamer #emotionalsupport #freesupportgroup #transhealth #lgbtqia #pride #dungeonsanddragons
Yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective offering community space in the Greater Seattle area: If you're interested in utilizing our space for your next gathering or workshop, please email us for more information at info@yehawshow.com "We’re excited to share that our space is available for community use and is FREE for BIPOC groups. ✨ Who Can Use the Space? •BIPOC and Native groups whose values align with ours ✨How can they use the space? •Artist gatherings •Book clubs •Workshops •Meetings 🏡 Space Details: •Indoor Spaces: Cozy living room, a kitchen, and a conference room with a table for 8+ •Outdoor Space: Accommodates 40-50 people with chairs and heaters available •Accessibility: ADA-accessible ramp, outdoor bathroom access (coming soon)" #communityspace #sharedspace #Yəhaw̓IndigenousCreativesCollective #Yəhaw̓ #indigenous #liberation #freespace #eventspace #bipoc #free #seattle #tacoma
DMHS & Renton Technical College are partnering to provide RTC Students with mental health & wellness services through June 2024! RTC Students can apply for individual therapy sessions & attend 2 healing groups: Free individual therapy: forms.gle/3r1VGZ8pZRh7AFidA Group sessions: forms.gle/EtS9R3bhtWd473D28 Community Healing Circle & Coping with Girasol Counseling PLLC (offered in English & Spanish) - in person Community Violence / Community Healing with Inwardmind Cousnseling PLLC - virtual RTC Students must be enrolled in classes in order to qualify for these services. Information will be verified prior to admittance/referrals. May is Mental Health Awareness Month & RTC is here for you! Please contact behavioralhealth@rtc.edu or (425) 235-6635 for more information & check out other DMHS offerings at linktr.ee/DMHS #succeedatRTC #rentontechnicalcollege #partnership #mentalhealth #mayismentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #studentsuccess #ASG #freetherapy #freewellnessgroups
Offering from Northwest African American Museum & Public Health - Seattle & King County Event: Every Month Is Black History Month When: April 6th 2024 Time: 10AM-2PM PST Where: Northwest African American Museum Seattle 2300 S Massachussets St Cost: $0 FREE For Free Dental Van Appointments and free car seats (limited availability) Please call: CHAP at 1-800-756-5437 or Devon at 206-263-7901 "I’d like to invite you to attend our 3rd Annual Every Month Is Black History Month event – A Community Health and Resource Fair, held in partnership with the Northwest African American Museum. The event will be held on Saturday, April 6th from 10am to 2pm. Lots of information, resources and giveaways! Please plan to attend and bring others!" #Naam #northwestafricanamericanmuseum #publichealth #CommunityHealthServices #resourcefair #mentalhealthsupport #emergencypreparedness #BlackHistory247 #blackhistory #FreeDentalCare #freebabystuff #seattle
Offering from INfinitely Well
Therapists for Palestine Support Group
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkduqqrjMvHdcEUTq4eSlsz_wR9iWrktKC#/registration
Date & TimeMar 28, 2024 04:00 PM PT
" A space for healers and helpers who are in solidarity with Palestine to come together and connect, grieve, support and process what it's like to do healing work while bearing witness to genocide. Join us to hold space together to restore so we can keep going for a free Palestine. Anyone who offers mental health support and is in solidarity with Palestine is welcome."
#therapistsforpalestine #palestine #supportgroup #free #communityhealing
From 253 Therapy and Consult We have 2 voucher slots with the coupon code 253BLS when purchasing tickets on the website! Register: www.253therapy.com/event-details-registration/blacklove Time & Location Mar 23, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 253 Therapy and Consult, 2603 Bridgeport Way W, Suite K, University Place, WA 98466, USA "Register for the Black Love Summit and join our team for a day full of fun activities and rich conversations on the beauty of Black Love! * * * * * #explorepage #midweek #herewithyou #mentalhealthsupport #movingforward #doingit #pnwliving #pnw #BlackHistoryMonth #Blacklove #universityplacetherapist #tacomawa #253therapy #wisdom #love #inspiration #motivation #life #success #truth #quotes #knowledge #meditation #peace #believe #hope #selflove #lifequotes #happy #happiness
Growing Resilience in Tacoma (GRIT) 2.0 "From April 2024 to June 2025, GRIT 2.0 will gift 175 ALICE (asset-limited, income-constrained, employed) families $500 a month for 12 months." Application: bit.ly/UW-GRIT "Project GRIT 2.0: Guaranteed Income Project Supporting low-income, single-head-of-household families with no-strings-attached cash gifts. Growing Resilience in Tacoma (GRIT) 2.0 is a 12-month guaranteed cash gift project. GRIT 2.0 is a partnership with the Washington State Economic Services Administration, the City of Tacoma, Pierce County Government, and United Way of Pierce County designed to boost the financial security of low-income, single heads of households with children. Eligibility Live in one of the following zip codes: 98404, 98405, 98408, 98409, 98418, 98444, 98445 Be a single head of household with children 17 years or younger, or 21 years or younger if the child has a disability. We will only accept one application per household. Earn income between 100% and 200% of the federal poverty level (see table below). Be 18 - 65 years old.' #CityofTacoma #piercecounty #uwkc #GRIT #ubi #UniversalBasicIncome #freemoney #unitedwayofkingcounty #unitedway
Watch the full replay of DMHS Free Sponsored Event: Energy Maintenance Workshop Valentine's Day Edition www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV0ao-m_WJA "The objective of this workshop is for attendees to walk away with new tools that will help them better cope with adversity. These healthy coping skills can prevent everyday external stressors from negatively impacting one’s health. 3 Segments: The Power of Detachment Meditation Tonglen (Lion's Roar) Hand Placements for Self-Care Believe it or not, your gifts lie within the shadows." Learn more about Asea: militantuniverse.com/ dmhsus.org/.../asea-thompson-reiki-ii.../ #experience #work #shadowwork #embodiment #wholeness #spirituality #selfdiscoveryjourney #selfawareness #selfdevelopment #self #selfcare #Deconstructingthementalhealthsystem #Aseathompson #reiki #reiki2 #freeworkshop #freeevent #bipoc #mentalhealth #dmhsedu
Energy Maintenance Workshop Valentine's Day Edition 2024
Thank you to @dmhs.us for granting me the opportunity to offer this energy maintenance workshop to your community.Please check out their mission and service ...
Offering from Public Health - Seattle & King County & Northwest African American Museum "On behalf of the Black Community Equity Team in the Community Health Services division of Public Health, we’d like to invite you to participate in our third annual Every Month Is Black History Month event. We are continuing in our partnership with the Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) and will host the event at their space this year. The event will be held on Saturday, April 6th from 10am to 2pm at NAAM, 2300 S. Massachusetts Street in Seattle. Our Every Month Is Black History Month event is geared towards providing cultural awareness, health information and resources for the community. This year we are holding the event during National Public Health Week and will incorporates the Public Health theme for the day; this year, the theme for April 6th is Emergency Preparedness. We plan to highlight this theme throughout the event, if you have a connection to theme, please feel free to include it in your setup – though this is not a requirement for participating. Since the event is at the Museum, we are covering admission for the day to support participants’ access to the
From INfinitely Well Register: www.liveinfinitelywell.com/event-info/we-dream-in-color-2024-02-20-18-00 2/20, 2/27, 3/5 6PM PST "About the event "The most powerful instrument we have for driving internal as well as external change is dare to tell our stories in our words and our own timelines" - Kavita Avula We Dream in Color is a weekly BIPOC gathering facilitated by intern Mai Nguyen (they/them). This space is for those seeking connection and community as they navigate harmful spaces and white supremacy culture. Together, we will practice grounding techniques and offer mutual support. Drop in as you can and come as you are" #bipoc #bipocsupportgroup #supportgroup #peopleoftheglobalmajority #pogm #freesupportgroup #freegroup
Offering from BLKBRY, LLC 10 spots at no cost! "We're thrilled to announce that BLKBRY's Home Visiting Program is open for enrollment in King County! At BLKBRY, we're deeply committed to addressing the systemic challenges faced by Black families, and our Home-visiting doulas are here to provide comprehensive support every step of the way. From prenatal care to early childhood development, we offer personalized guidance, education, and resources tailored to your family's needs. Together, well navigate this journey with care, empathy, and cultural responsiveness. " #BLKBRY #HomeVisiting #kingcounty #washingtonstate #SupportingBlackFamilies #BlackFamilies #BlackDoula #doula #BlackBirthMatters
Offering from Powerful Voices Register now: bit.ly/wss-palestine "On Wednesday, February 21st, Powerful Voices is hosting our February Wellness Speaker Series: Holding Space for Palestine. We'll be gathering on Zoom at bit.ly/wss-palestine from 4:30 - 6 pm PT. This session aims to equip the community with coping strategies and tools to navigate the emotional impact of witnessing the genocide of the Palestinian community. We'll converse with experienced Palestinian & culturally-sensitive practitioners to hold emotions resulting from experiencing and witnessing this violence. As always, this space will center BIPOC girls & gender expansive youth as well as broader folks in BIPOC communities, especially those directly impacted by the violence we are witnessing in Falasteen, Sudan, Congo, Haiti, Tigray and beyond." #HealingCircle #Wellness #bipoc #pogm #CommunityHealing #Palestine #Sudan #Congo #Haiti #Tigray #solidarity #powerfulvoices #genocide #BlackHistoryMonth
FREE MONEY from Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services: $1250 per month for residents of Do you live in King County, Pierce County, or on the Tulalip Reservations who are pregnant: "✨ Application has reopened for the Nest Guaranteed Income! ✨ Are you Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaska Native, or Indigenous to Turtle Island? - Do you live in King County, Pierce County, or on the Tulalip Reservation? - You may be eligible to receive $1250 a month throughout your pregnancy until your child's third birthday! - Guaranteed income during pregnancy and the first 1000 days is critical during a time in a family's life that has the potential to improve health outcomes across a reproductive life span. - With this program, we are piloting the first guaranteed income program to exclusively serve Indigenous communities in the United States. Over the next five years we will give up to 150 families $1250 no-strings-attached monthly payments to Indigenous pregnant people until their child's third birthday! Click the link below to fill out an application with our Nest Team!" docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLL6MhYhybXOAdQcg5e9jlqPB4EYX2nnUUq69L4OqsNCmkWw/viewform ❓FAQ: www.hummingbird-ifs.org/programs/nest/the-nest If you have questions or need interpretation, please email support@hummingbirdnest.aidkit.org or text 206-203-3418. #Hummingbird #Indigenous #financialaid #ubi #pregnant #freemoney #Hummingbirdindigenousfamilyservices

