Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Consejo Counseling and Referral Service
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Consejo
Mailing Address: 723 SW 10TH Street
City: Renton
State: Washington
Postal Code: 98057
Main Phone: 2064614880
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.consejocounseling.org
Employer ID Number: 91-1021247
Organization Tax Status: Nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 08/28/26
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: : Creative Pathways to Healing: Expanding Therapeutic Experiences for Youth
Project Description:

For 48 years, Consejo Counseling and Referral Services has transformed the lives of children, youth, young adults, and families through compassionate, culturally responsive behavioral health care. We believe healing begins with understanding. Our trauma-informed approach meets youth and families where they are, fostering healing, growth, and resilience while addressing immediate needs and long-term well-being.

We provide youth behavioral health services using evidence-based approaches, including motivational interviewing and harm-reduction strategies. Each participant receives individualized support that builds on their strengths, skills, and hopes for the future.Through this project, we will serve youth and young adults who receive services at our Mount Vernon location, as well as individuals from surrounding Skagit and North Sound counties.

With this funding, Consejo will enhance existing services by expanding interactive, artistic, and experiential therapy for youth. Therapy can extend beyond a traditional office or conversations with a provider; healing can also occur through therapeutic outings, art, music, movement, creative expression, games, hands-on activities, and meaningful connection.

Funding will support therapeutic activities that strengthen emotional expression, self-regulation, communication, confidence, problem-solving, and healthy relationships. These experiences will complement clinical care while making therapy more engaging, accessible, and meaningful for youth.

Through this project, youth will gain creative, empowering ways to explore emotions, recognize strengths, build resilience, and develop life skills. Our goal is to provide therapeutic experiences they can relate to and carry with them beyond therapy as they transition into adulthood.

Total Project Budget: 10000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential):

Project Duration: FY2027
Geographical Area Served: Skagit and North Sound counties in Washington State
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Karen
Contact Last Name: Maldonado
Contact Title: Fund Development Program Manager
Contact Phone: 2064614880
Contact Email: funddevelopment@consejocounseling.org