The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) invites you to co-develop the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP), along with other cross-sector partners, Tribes, and community members. Please join us March 24 and/or March 31 to co-develop policy solutions to address the top two health priorities facing WA state as identified by partners and data.
In 2025, DOH reviewed a compilation of Washington state health data - the State Health Assessment - with an Alliance of cross-sector partners, Tribes, and community members, and held community listening sessions to establish access to care and mental/behavioral health as Washington State’s top health priorities. Now it’s time to drive improvement using a collective action approach to collaboratively build policy solutions. To learn more about the SHIP, visit our website or review the flyers available in English and Spanish.
These virtual convenings in March will be a space to:
- Elevate and strengthen current work across the state
- Hear a variety of perspectives and experiences to inform solutions
- Generate a prioritized list of policy solutions for system improvements
- Identify different policy approaches for different needs
- Innovate together on new policy approaches
- Build collaboration, trust, and community
- Create an environment for collective action with community members, Tribes, and cross-sector partners
As a participant, please come prepared to:
- Review background information ahead of the convening (a packet will be provided)
- Contribute professional or lived-experience related to access to care and/or mental and behavioral health
- Share critical perspectives and expertise for developing policies
- Participate in small and large group discussions with peers; listening, learning, and engaging in a manner that is respectful & inclusive of all voices
Please take a moment to register below.
We welcome you to share this invitation with additional partners.
Language interpretation services can be provided upon request, and compensation is available for community members.
Join us for one or both opportunities to participate:
Access to Care
Date: March 24, 2026 at 1:30-3:30 pm
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/access-to-care-policy-planning-state-health-improvement-plan-convening-tickets-1983464520775
Mental & Behavioral Health
Date: March 31, 2026 at 12:30-2:30 pm
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/behavioral-health-policy-planning-state-health-improvement-plan-convening-tickets-1983466944023