Vision: 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.
2024 Key Metrics
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Key Metrics
- Financial Distribution:
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- $14,146,920.16 funds distributed
- $1,746,365.17 distributed for rental assistance
- Service to Residents:
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- 159,384 residents served
- 394,423 shelter bed nights provided
- 39 households supported with safe and stable housing through home repair programs
- Program Funding and Evaluation:
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- 188 programs funded
- 99% programs met or exceeded Service Units goals
- 58 programs funded for the first time
2024 Investments
Below is an overview of City investments in the five areas of human services needs for Bellevue residents. Further details on these needs were 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 Distributed: $7,866,305.53
Funding Sources:
- Human Services Fund
- CDBG
- ARPA
- Housing Stability Program Behavioral Health and Housing Related Services
Achievements:
- 41,055 day center visits
- 394,423 shelter bed nights
- 15,007 hours of street, shelter, and housing case management
- 33,937 bundles of items for babies and children
- 826 financial aid awards to households
- 39 households with safe and stable home repair
- 1,122,576 meals
Supportive Relationships
Services Included:
- Legal Services
- General Supportive Relationships
- Supportive Relationships for People with Disabilities
- Culturally Specific Supportive Relationships
Funding Distributed: $2,154,537.72
Funding Sources:
- Human Services Fund
- Housing Stability Program Behavioral Health and Housing Related Services
- ARPA
Achievements:
- 2,201 hours of culturally specific youth development opportunities
- 6,391 hours of adults mentoring or drop in services for children and youth
- 1,238 hours of volunteer chore services
- 1,943 visits, online or in person to culturally specific senior programs
- 751 community information and referral phone calls and booklets distributed
- 2,858 culturally specific information and referral phone calls
- 510 hours of family case management
- 3,086 hours of attorney services and civil legal aid presentations
Safety from Abuse and Violence
Services Included:
- Counseling
- Advocacy
- Support Groups
Funding Distributed: $684,450.87
Funding Sources:
- Human Services Fund
- ARPA
Achievements:
- 649 hours of domestic violence survivor counseling
- 4,443 hours of domestic violence survivor advocacy support
- 96 hours of domestic violence support groups
- 912 hours of sexual assault survivor legal and general advocacy services
- 342 hours of sexual assault survivor counseling
Mental and Physical Health
Services Included:
- Mental Health Services
- Substance Use Disorder Services
- Medical and Dental Services
Funding Distributed: $2,063,265.57
Funding Sources:
- Human Services Fund
- Housing Stability Program Behavioral Health and Housing Related Services
- ARPA
Achievements:
- 2,745 students receiving suicide prevention education
- 2,978 crisis phone calls answered
- 1,485 hours of behavioral health support and educational groups
- 1,521 hours of behavioral health case management
- 23,034 hours of counseling
- 979 units of durable medical equipment distributed
- 2,717 dental appointments
- 2,488 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 Distributed: $1,378,360.47
Funding Sources:
- Human Services Fund
- CDBG
- ARPA
Achievements:
- 6,362 hours of adult day care
- 6,917 hours of employment workshops and classes
- 10,194 hours of career navigation services
- 10,549 hours of employment services
- 1,681 individuals assisted with finding childcare
- 948 hours of childcare consulting and training for childcare providers
- 13,524 days of Head Start
- 7,295 months of childcare vouchers