Recruiting two new endowed positions

Department News | May 29, 2025

We are now happy to begin recruiting for two new endowed positions supported by generous philanthropic support, one with a focus on addiction psychiatry and another with a focus on adult cognitive aging.





Introducing the Chopp Scholars Program in Behavioral Health

Department News | May 29, 2025

In recognition of Rep. Frank Chopp's many contributions to mental health care in WA, we are looking to establish the Chopp Scholars Program in Behavioral Health. This program will seek to support trainees and early career professionals who have an interest in mental health policy.



Early psychosis awareness campaign launches statewide

Department News | May 29, 2025

The SPIRIT Center is proud to launch Washington’s first statewide coordinated early psychosis awareness campaign, the WA-Center of Excellence in Early Psychosis (WA-CEEP). Billboards and posters featuring stigma-reducing messages are now live across the state, generating over 3 million views. Digital ads on Google, Instagram, Reddit, and TikTok have reached an additional 3+ million viewers and counting.