Kings View, established in 1951, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing behavioral health and social services to individuals with limited resources, inspired by Christ's values of love, compassion, and respect for all persons. Over the past 70 years, Kings View has expanded its services to over 65,000 clients across more than 20 counties, addressing the diverse needs of underserved communities throughout the state.
The organization offers a comprehensive range of services, including mental health treatment, substance use disorder programs, support for adults with intellectual disabilities, and telepsychiatry. Their mental health services include evidence-based, recovery-oriented
outpatient treatments at varying levels of intensity, provided through individual, group, and family sessions. Additionally, Kings View provides training in daily living skills, community integration, and pre-vocational skills for adults with intellectual disabilities. Their telepsychiatry services deliver psychiatric counseling and
group therapy to clients in remote areas via video conferencing, ensuring accessible care for all.
Kings View is committed to reducing stigma and creating behavioral health access for all, emphasizing the importance of helping underserved populations. The organization also offers health information support services, including electronic health record services, health information analytics, and cost reporting, to assist county behavioral health and other organizations in need of assistance. Through initiatives like SIGNETcare, Kings View addresses the issue of overcrowded emergency rooms by providing accessible medical and behavioral health alternatives, helping individuals find the right care at the right time.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Kings View Behavioral Health provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)