Local survey highlights how syringe service sites provide low-barrier entry point to connect people to services

April 16, 2026.Reading time 9 minutes.

A photo of a wall with posters promoting treatment options.

Every two years, we conduct a survey of syringe service program clients as part of a statewide survey in partnership with University of Washington’s Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI). The aim is to understand the needs of our clients and provide data to inform effective services to improve the health of people who use drugs.

Local survey highlights substantial changes in drug use over the past few years

April 25, 2024.Reading time 9 minutes.

Every two years, University of Washington’s Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI), in partnership with Public Health, conducts a statewide survey of people who utilize syringe service programs. We sat down with Sara Glick, PhD, Epidemiologist for Public Health – Seattle & King County, Associate Professor at University of Washington, and the lead researcher and author of the local report, to learn about the report findings.

Calling all parents and caregivers with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or elementary schoolers! Best Starts for Kids Health Survey now open

July 17, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Parenting is hard work, and it is our hope that learning about your experiences as a parent, child’s health, family strengths, and community supports will help Best Starts for Kids build on strengths and meet needs for families across King County.