Levels of Mental Health Care
What Are The Levels of Mental Health Care?
Substance use, and complex mental health conditions (such as eating disorders) often require focused treatment.
There are many levels of care for mental health depending on the severity, intensity, and concerns/issues.
Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient treatment usually scheduled for one to two times a week to address mental health conditions that do not require more intensive care.
Outpatient Treatment Options in Washington State
Therapists in private practice
Therapists employed in hospitals, organizations, corporations, EAPs, schools, and non profits
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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
An intensive outpatient program of at least 3 hours or more 3 to 5 days per week for mental health and/or substance use disorders.
This is a good option for those who need intensive treatment but want to ensure they can continue with their job, family, or other responsibilities.
The treatment team usually includes physician or psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner, nurses, and counselors.
IOP Options In Washington State
Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center
THIRA Health
Fairfax Behavioral Health
Rogers Behavioral Health
Northpoint Seattle
Fairfax Behavioral Health
The Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle (EBTCS)
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Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
An outpatient program of 4 to 8 hours/day for mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Used as a transition from inpatient treatment or to prevent inpatient treatment.
The treatment team usually includes a physician or psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner, nurses, counselors, and social workers.
PHP Options In Washington State
Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center
The Emily Program
THIRA Health
Fairfax Behavioral Health
Rogers Behavioral Health
Fairfax Behavioral Health
Ryther
The Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program at Seattle Children’s Hospital
Ballard Partial Hospitalization Program
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Residential Treatment
A live-in facility that provides intensive treatment for mental health conditions with 24-hour support.
Some may treat substance use which occurs with mental health conditions.
Treatment team usually includes a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner or physician assistant, nurses, counselors, and social workers.
Substance Use Residential Treatment Options in Washington State
King County SUD Residential Phone Line: 855-682-0781. The SUD provider community is encouraged to use this number for questions related to King County’s SUD residential services. Knowledgeable, experienced staff are available to provide information and guidance Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.
Lakeside-Milam Recovery Center
Rogers Behavioral Health
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Inpatient Treatment
A hospital or hospital unit, a state hospital, a free-standing psychiatric hospital, or in Washington state an evaluation and treatment facility that provides 24-hour acute stabilization for severe mental health conditions.
Some may treat substance use which occurs with mental health conditions.
Treatment team usually includes a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner or psychiatric physician assistant, nurses, counselors, and social workers.
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Emergency Services
Treatment by Mobile Crisis Team, Designated Crisis Responders, or the Emergency Room.
Crisis Options In Washington State
The new 988 line replaced the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022.
If you or a loved one has an immediate mental health crisis, Crisis Connections can help link you to available and appropriate resources. Please call Crisis Connections, or visit www.CrisisConnections.org.
Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview
Navos
Inpatient Behavioral Health at Swedish Ballard Campus