Verdant Health Commission

Verdant Health Commission We are working to improve the health and well-being of our community, by educating and empowering residents to make healthy lifestyle choices.

The Verdant Health Commission funds a wide range of programs that empower people in South Snohomish County to make healthy decisions and get the care they need to stay well. For nearly half a century, we served the health needs of our community by managing the local community hospital. We are now focused on investing in innovative programs that will make a lasting impact on the health and well-bei

ng of South Snohomish County residents. Funded mostly by lease income from Swedish Health Services, revenue also comes in the form of interest income and property tax.

Join us at Scriber Lake High School to see what students have been growing in the school garden!June 13th10:00 AM – 12:0...
06/05/2026

Join us at Scriber Lake High School to see what students have been growing in the school garden!

June 13th
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Come explore the garden, connect with the community, and celebrate the students' hard work and accomplishments.

Verdant is proud to support opportunities that help young people learn, grow, and thrive.

06/04/2026

Join the Edmonds Food Bank tonight, Thursday, June 4th at 7pm to learn more about their passionate efforts to build a new food bank.

05/29/2026

Yesterday, Verdant was proud to bring together an incredible group of leaders and partners from across South Snohomish County for a meaningful and inspiring conversation about youth mental health.
Representatives from healthcare, education, government, and community organizations came together to share insights, discuss the challenges that young people and families face when seeking support, and explore how we can work more collaboratively to strengthen our systems of care. The energy, commitment, and shared purpose in the room were truly encouraging.
An article from the Everett Herald provides an excellent recap of the discussion, and the clips below capture just a few highlights from the day.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated, shared their perspectives, and contributed to such an important dialogue. Together, we have an opportunity to create lasting positive change for the youth and families in our community, and we look forward to continuing these conversations and partnerships in the months ahead.

https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/05/29/advocates-talk-youth-mental-health-in-south-snohomish-county/?_gl=1*bfng1y*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzIwMjcyODg4LjE3ODAwNjY3NjY.*_ga_BHJYZD7VVN*czE3ODAwNjY3NjQkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODAwNjcxODckajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_N128JVS01Q*czE3ODAwNjY3NjYkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODAwNjcxODkkajYwJGwwJGg4NzM1NzAwNjA.

Consultant Kathy Solberg shared a synthesis of what partners across sectors have been saying gathered from dozens of 1:1...
05/29/2026

Consultant Kathy Solberg shared a synthesis of what partners across sectors have been saying gathered from dozens of 1:1 interviews and focus groups conducted over the last several months. Access remains the defining barrier — wait times, insurance, language, geography. The coordination gap is also a central structural problem.

The afternoon agenda shifted to a World Café Model of interactive table discussions to gather perspectives from the 100 attendees.
Round 1 – What?: What resonated in the morning session? What is happening in our system? Describe the landscape from where you sit.
Round 2 - So What?: What does it mean? Where are the patterns, tensions, and gaps?
Round 3 – Now What?: What could we do differently? Where could we move together?

Next up was an esteemed panel of voices from the field shared their perspectives on what is working, and where they see ...
05/28/2026

Next up was an esteemed panel of voices from the field shared their perspectives on what is working, and where they see the challenges in the system that causes frustration for families.
Angela Alfieri, Community Health Center of Snohomish County Behavioral Health Specialist, Mountlake Terrace High School
Maria Coghill, Executive Director of Behavioral Health, Kaiser Permanente
Jennifer McKay, Manager of Outpatient Behavioral Health, Providence Swedish
Wally Webster II, President and Founder The ACCESS Project
Representative Lauren Davis

05/28/2026

Today, Verdant is honored to host a convening on how to better support the mental health of our community’s most prized asset...our youth. It is a gathering designed to bring together healthcare providers, educators, government leaders, nonprofits, and families to envision a more connected, equitable, and accessible system of mental health support for young people. By sharing community insights, building cross-sector connections and fostering collaborative problem‑solving discussion, this convening encourages organizations to surface opportunities for new coordination and collective action.

Verdant Health Commission is bringing community partners together for a community convening focused on youth mental heal...
05/19/2026

Verdant Health Commission is bringing community partners together for a community convening focused on youth mental health in South Snohomish County. The event will feature keynote speaker Lauren Davis, followed by interactive breakout discussions focused on sharing ideas, discussing challenges, and exploring solutions to strengthen support for young people in our community.

May 28, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lynnwood Neighborhood Center

We look forward to seeing you there!

It’s been exciting to see the continued growth of the community garden created with Mercy House at St. Pius X Catholic C...
05/13/2026

It’s been exciting to see the continued growth of the community garden created with Mercy House at St. Pius X Catholic Church. The plants are growing healthy and strong, and the garden is coming to life as preparations continue for it to eventually support families with fresh produce and community programming.

Verdant was proud to support this collaborative project alongside many incredible community partners and volunteers, and we look forward to watching the garden continue to grow and thrive.

🌱 Something new to grow this spring…A Seed & Plant Share is happening at the MLT Library back patio! Bring seeds or plan...
04/28/2026

🌱 Something new to grow this spring…

A Seed & Plant Share is happening at the MLT Library back patio! Bring seeds or plants to swap—or stop by and find something new to take home 🌼🌿

📅 May 2
⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Mountlake Terrace Library (back patio)

A great way to connect with neighbors, share what you have, and get inspired for the growing season 🌻

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4710 196th Street SW
Lynnwood, WA
98036

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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