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Message from Arpan Waghray, M.D., CEO Providence’s Well Being Trust At a time when meaningful connection matters more than ever, we are inspired by the resilience and compassion we see across our communities every day. Even as the world becomes more digitally driven, the simple act of showing up for one another and truly connecting remains one of the most powerful forcesfor healing.Healing takes root when we strength

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently updated several 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline resources. The new materials include a fact sheet that explains what the 988 hotline is, what callers can expect, and shares real stories from people who have used it. There’s also helpful information about how 988 is different from 911, so that individuals will know which service to reach out to in different situations. Check out the latest resources which also inclu

“Compassion must be at the heart of care delivery because patients often enter the system at their most vulnerable.” Read the latest news about Providence’s Well Being Trust and the work that the organization is doing to expand access to behavioral health care and support. Dr. Arpan Waghray, CEO, Providence’s Well Being Trust, recently spoke with Becker’s Behavioral Health about the strides the orga

“We must never lose sight of the fact that at heart of everything we do, there is a person – and their family and loved ones – who deserve our care and compassion.” -Arpan Waghray, MD, CEO, Providence’s Well Being Trust As we approach the end of 2025, I am filled with a renewed sense of hope as I reflect on our efforts across Providence to expand access to mental health care and addr

Connect with others who have lost a loved one to suicide International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day takes place each year the Saturday before Thanksgiving with communities holding virtual and in-person events providing individuals a chance to connect with others through their shared experience and honor loved ones.  The aftermath of a suicide leaves a profound and often devastating impact on those

The Lindbergh High School community in Renton, Washington, recently came together for the 3rd Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk, an event aimed at raising awareness and support for mental health. Hosted by the student-led Lindbergh Mental Health Club with support from Work2BeWell, Providence, and Sounders FC,  $3,589 was raised as the community rallied together on September 20. The funds were donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  This walk is part of a

 This Veterans Day, we extend our gratitude for the service and sacrifices of the courageous men and women who have defended our freedom.Happy Veterans Day to all who have served and those who continue to serve in the U.S. military. We thank you for your service, sacrifice and courage.  To help honor this day, visit this page to learn how you can recognize and support veterans:Recognizing Veterans Day | Providence The post Recognizing Veterans Day first appe

Nearly 300 middle and high school students throughout the Renton School District received free sports physicals and immunizations at the third annual Community Assist Health Fair. The event was held in partnership with Providence Swedish, Sounders FC and the Rave FoundationRoger Dowdy, chief operating officer, Providence’s Well Being Trust, joined Providence Swedish, Renton School District, Sounders FC and the Rave Foundation at the event where families and students also had the opportunity to t

View 2025 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month toolkits and new resources • American Hospital Association Suicide Prevention Resources• NAMI’s 2025 Toolkit – Start a Conversation. Be the Difference. • SAMHSA’s 2025 Toolkit evidence-based suicide prevention strategies and messages of hope. • Suicide Prevention Resource Center’s guide – effective strategies to help prevent suicide in your community.

“Valencia Little’s journey from a troubled childhood to finding her path through Volunteers of America, Alaska is a testament to resilience. Growing up in an unstable home, Valencia had to fend for herself, leading her to fall into harmful habits by age 13.”Learn how the Volunteers of America (VOA) Alaska’s Transition Age Youth Services program is helping youth like Valencia find a better future by offering mental health and substance-use services, employment, education assistance and hous

Congratulations to the team at Providence Swedish Ballard Partial Hospitalization Program on two years of providing transformative care. The five-day-a-week intensive outpatient service is dedicated to supporting individuals with acute psychiatric needs.In October 2024, services were expanded with a three-day-a-week program, increasing access and flexibility. Since then, 387 patients across both programs have been served. Participants have experienced an average 30 percent reduction in acute sym