Making Recovery Possible for 50 years and counting.
Transitional Resources is a licensed behavioral health center and assisted living facility located in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. We have been operating and serving King County since 1976.
We serve low-income adults in King County who are living with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. We offer a full spectrum of optimistic and respectful behavioral health services and supportive housing to our clients.
Our clients prove again and again that people with serious mental illness can succeed in their communities with the right supports and resources. This is made possible by the staff, neighbors, friends, and community who surround us and support our mission.
Mission Statement:
Transitional Resources’ mission is building better health, stable housing, and a community of support for people living with mental illness.
Vision:
Our vision is that everyone with mental illness leads a safe and meaningful life.
Values:
Respecting Autonomy, Dignity, Integrity, and Recovery.
Board of Directors
Transitional Resources’ Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated community members who offer their expertise to strengthen our programs and expand our impact. Their insight and leadership help us stay focused on our mission to provide behavioral health treatment, supportive housing, and a community of support for low-income adults living with serious mental illness.
Through thoughtful governance, strategic input, and advocacy, our board ensures that we continue to meet the evolving needs of those we serve while staying grounded in our values of dignity, respect, autonomy, and inclusion.
Current Board Members
Board President: Ken Bailey
Vice-President: Sara Mathews
Secretary: Miriam Chilton, MPA
Treasurer: Per-Olaf Swanson, MPA
Steve Dresang, MD
Rachel Fenimore MSN, ARNP
Jessica Jensen
Carey Lefkowitz
Robert Leversee, MD, EAMP, LMHC
Mike Nielsen, MSW
Cathlyn Fraguela Rios, LICSW
Jason Smith, MSML
Bryn Vaswig
Debra Weissman, MSCS, MBA, MA
Join the Board
Our Board is comprised of community members who believe in our mission of building better health, stable housing, and a community of support for those living with serious mental illness. We are looking for people who not only believe in TR’s work, but who also want to work with us in building equitable systems of care for everyone.
To learn more about board service opportunities or to contact the board, email bod@transitionalresources.org
Executive Leadership
Chief Executive Officer:
David Bowling
Julie Watkins