Bellevue is a community in which each and every member has equitable access and opportunity to meet their essential physical, behavioral health, economic, and social needs; to feel a sense of belonging; and to thrive.
The work of Bellevue Human Services is to support residents with low and moderate incomes most impacted by systemic inequities, who are disproportionately people of color, immigrants, refugees, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Bellevue is dedicated to ensuring responsible fiscal stewardship of its human services investments.
2023 Key Metrics
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Key Metrics
- Financial Distribution:
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- $10,343,133 funds distributed
- $1,360,237 distributed for rental assistance
- Service to Residents:
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- 62,106 residents served
- 249,825 shelter bed nights provided
- 57 residents supported with safe and stable housing through home repair programs
- Program Funding and Evaluation:
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- 187 programs funded
- 90% programs met or exceeded Service Units goals
- 57 programs funded for the first time
- Community Engagement:
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- More than 1,000 community members provided input as part of the 2023-2024 Needs Update
2023 Investments
Below is an overview of City investments in the five areas of greatest need identified in the 2023-2024 Human Services Needs Update.
Investment Area 1: Housing Stability & Food Security
Services to support essential needs
Photo provided by Sophia Way
Investment Area 2: Supportive Relationships
Services for resource navigation, reducing barriers and increasing access
Photo provided by Refugee Women’s Alliance
Investment Area 3: Safety from Abuse and Violence
Services for support, education and advocacy
Photo provided by King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
Investment Area 4: Mental and Physical Health
Services for health and well-being
Photo provided by International Community Health Services
Investment Area 5: Education and Employment
Services that support equitable outcomes
Photo provided by Indian American Community Services
Housing Stability & Food Security
Services Included:
- Homelessness Crisis Response
- Basic Needs
- Rental Assistance
Funding Sources:
- Human Services Fund
- CDBG
- ARPA
- Housing Stability Program
Achievements:
- 51,763 day center visits
- 249,825 shelter bed nights
- 7,973 hours of street, shelter, and housing case management
- 47,540 bundles of items for babies and children
- 1,079 financial aid awards to households
- 57 households with safe and stable home repair
- 1,387,012 meals
Supportive Relationships
Services Included:
- Legal Services
- General Supportive Relationships
- Supportive Relationships for People with Disabilities
- Culturally Specific Supportive Relationships
Funding Sources:
- Human Services Fund
- Housing Stability Program
- ARPA
Achievements:
- 2,001 hours of culturally specific youth development opportunities
- 8,906 hours of adults mentoring or drop in services for children and youth
- 1,191 hours of volunteer chore services
- 1,665 visits, online or in person to culturally specific senior programs
- 4,266 community information and referral phone calls and booklets distributed
- 4,440 culturally specific information and referral phone calls
- 916 hours of family case management
- 1,077 hours of attorney services and civil legal aid presentations
Safety from Abuse and Violence
Services Included:
- Counseling
- Advocacy
- Support Groups
Funding Sources:
- Human Services Fund
- ARPA
Achievements:
- 341 hours of domestic violence survivor counseling
- 226 hours of domestic violence survivor advocacy support
- 152 hours of domestic violence support groups
- 2,607 hours of sexual assault survivor legal and general advocacy services
- 401 hours of sexual assault survivor counseling
Mental and Physical Health
Services Included:
- Mental Health Services
- Substance Use Disorder Services
- Medical and Dental Services
Funding Sources:
- Human Services Fund
- Housing Stability Program
- ARPA
Achievements:
- 2,923 students receiving suicide prevention education
- 3,093 crisis phone calls answered
- 542 hours of behavioral health support and educational groups
- 6,283 hours of behavioral health case management
- 12,115 hours of counseling
- 1,088 units of durable medical equipment distributed
- 2,493 dental appointments
- 2,375 medical appointments
Education and Employment
Services Included:
- Education/Employment for Youth and Young Adults
- Education/Employment for People with Disabilities
- General Education/Employment
- Early Learning/Child Care
Funding Sources:
- Human Services Fund
- CDBG
- ARPA
Achievements:
- 6,509 hours of adult day care
- 4,993 hours of employment workshops and classes
- 9,475 hours of career navigation services
- 361 hours of employment services
- 1,050 individuals assisted with finding childcare
- 903 hours of childcare consulting and training for childcare providers
- 13,414 days of Head Start
- 142,990 days of childcare