Mental Health Services
24-HOUR CRISIS ASSISTANCE:
· Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare: 826-6191 / 866-826-6191
· Suicide Prevention for Youth: Call Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare listed above or national #800-422-2552
Emergency Crisis Services
These services are designed to provide immediate intervention for individuals experiencing emotional crisis. They include 24 hours a day, seven days a week coverage county-wide. Services necessary for involuntary care or commitment to a state or private hospital are also provided. Crisis respite services may be offered if indicated.
These services are provided for the purpose of immediately stabilizing an emergency situation and, if possible, to resolve the conditions that caused the crisis. If additional services are necessary, a referral to the appropriate provider will be made.
Outpatient
The provision of mental health services on a scheduled basis. Services include: individual, family and group therapy, as well as medication management through our consulting psychiatrist.
Inpatient
The program also maintains current agreements with state and private hospitals for both short and long term inpatient hospitalizations.
Community Stabilization
Activities intended to support and provide mental health services to individuals with long-term mental health needs, i.e., outreach case management, medication management, daily structure and support, development of vocational skills and residential resources.
Goal of the Program
Restoration of people with mental illness to a previously held higher level of functioning
- Stabilization of mentally disabled individuals
- Slowing the regression of mentally disabled individuals
- Supporting & assisting individuals /families in resolving emotional problems which impede functioning
- Providing for a better understanding of mental illness & emotional health through community education
Prevention/Education
The provision of information in general public forums or in specific educational settings to enhance recognition of mental health issues, promote sound mental health, develop skills in the mental health field, and/or prevent development of mental illness.
Screening/Assessment
The use of diagnostic interview and other relevant mental health skills to assess the service needs of people, and to initiate or modify treatment plans or to make referrals as appropriate. Consideration is given to a full range of inpatient treatment programs.
Consultation
The provision of information and/or guidance from a mental health perspective to other professionals or groups to promote increased effectiveness in delivering services to others.
Special Programs
Within the services offered are programs to meet the special needs of children, elderly and minorities.
Payment for Services
DSHS Medical Coupons
Private Insurance: If you have private insurance, we will bill your carrier in most cases.
Sliding Fee Schedule: All fees are based on a sliding fee schedule according to the number of dependents and household income.
Please call at 509-826-6191 and ask for the finance department if you have questions regarding payment or billing. Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare’s finance staff is available Monday – Friday 7am to 5pm.
Equal Rights
It is the policy of Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare & Medical Clinic that all programs and activities of the agency or any of its contractors will be conducted without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, disabled or veteran status, sex, handicap,
religion, creed, or age.
Bilingual Services
All services provided at our agency are also available in Spanish. We have a
full-time bilingual counselor on staff for all your counseling needs.
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