Access and Triage offered at Discovery Behavioral Healthcare
Assists individuals in applying for and receiving appropriate services depending on their level of need. Triage services ensure that individuals are served in order of presenting need - that is, that those most acutely in need are served first. Access to services can be accomplished as follows: *Emergency or Crisis Access * - for anyone who believes they have a need. Call (360) 385-0321 and identify the need as emergent or urgent, or come to the agency during office hours, M-F, 8am-5pm, and identify the need as emergent or urgent. *Routine Services* - Call (360) 385-0321 to discuss your needs with a screener, and arrange an evaluation. *In-patient Treatment Access* - In-patient psychiatric service requests for individuals who have (or may be eligible by reason of a hospitalization for) Medicaid coverage must be pre-authorized. DBH is the Salish BHO East Jefferson County authorizing agent for all Medicaid inpatient services. Contact (360) 385-0321 and ask for the On-Call DCR. An evaluation will take place and the need for hospitalization will be reviewed; all lesser restrictive or intrusive treatments will be identified and pursued.
Location
884 West Park Avenue, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Voice
Website
Hours
M-F, 9am-5pm
Application process
Call for details.
Eligibility
No restrictions.
Fee
Accepts WA Apple Health (Medicaid) and private insurances.
Agency info
Discovery Behavioral Healthcare
Discovery Behavioral Healthcare, formerly Jefferson Mental Health Services (JMHS), is a private not-for-profit (501c3 status) community mental health center providing both mental health and behavioral health care services to children, families, adults and seniors in East Jefferson County, Washington State. Its offices are located in Port Townsend, Washington; out-station services are provided in south county (Quilcene and Brinnon Washington). Community based services are also provided in schools and other settings on an individualized basis. DBH programs are designed to assist individuals who are affected by mental illness or behavioral or emotional disorders to receive services necessary to maintain independent functioning. Our services are tailored to the needs of each individual, including linkage with natural supports in the community. Because of our commitment to mental health, JMHS collaborates with the community in providing preventive activities. DBH is committed to the East Jefferson County community and to collaboration with other providers and community members so that the best possible services may be delivered to everyone's benefit.