Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S.—44 million—experiences mental illness in a given year.
20% of people experiencing homelessness also have a serious mental illness.
Only 43.3% of adults in the U.S. with a mental health condition received mental health services in the last year. Among adults with a serious mental illness, 64.1% received mental health services in the last year.
The Mission builds relationships with downtown businesses and individuals to bring mentally disordered people off the streets and into treatment.
Success with partnerships
We are equipped with a Mental Health Specialist who partners with local service providers and law enforcement. Through these partnerships, we can respond quickly and reduce 911 calls. Our goal is to give men and women mental health services to promote stability, wellness, and positive participation in the community.
Our mental health program in downtown Seattle provides:
Counseling
Relationship building
Mental health first aid
Crisis response and intervention
Community training and education
Referrals to service providers by outreach specialist
We can't meet the skyrocketing needs alone. We're looking for volunteers to sign up for our Mental Health First Aid Training and partner with us on the street.
Do you need help?Get in touch with our intake team —gethelp@ugm.orgor (206) 501-HELP (4357)
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