The Designated Crisis Responders are the only individuals who can detain people exhibiting severe mental illness or substance use disorder by enforcing the Involuntary Treatment Act. Requirements for involuntary detainment include: Establish Imminence of Risk and Meet one of the following criteria: Danger to Self, Danger to Others or Grave Disability.

The Designated Crisis Responders (DCR's) are the only individuals who can detain people exhibiting severe behavioral health issues or substance use disorder by enforcing the Involuntary Treatment Act. Requirements for involuntary detainment include: Establish Imminence of Risk and Meet one of the following criteria: Danger to Self, Danger to Others or Grave Disability.

Provides mobile crisis services and involuntary treatment assessments. Provides mobile crisis services to assess the risk and safety factors of the client in crisis in Thurston and Mason communities. May also provide Involuntary Treatment evaluation services. Referrals can be made by any person in the community.

Provides outpatient and supportive substance use disorder services for MAT (except for Methadone) patients with Opioid addictions. Provides supportive therapies, does not prescribe MAT medications.

Offers family, adult, youth and workplace crisis interventions and stand alone transports for those with chemical dependency, substance abuse, gambling, eating disorders,, internet addiction, sexual issue or any other unhealthy behavior that warrant interruption.  Interventions are typically a two-day process in which an intervention team prepares through family program sessions, education, discussion, letter writing and role-playing. The intervention will occur the following day and is facilitated in such a way that the loved one doesn't know. Interventions are typically between one to two hours with the ultimate goal of the individual in need accepting help. Transports are for a willing person who wants help but can't make it from home to treatment in a safe and secure manner.

Offers several services related to substance use. Alcohol & Drug Information School State-approved instruction fulfills legal requirements for individuals court-referred to attend an Alcohol Drug Information School (ADIS). The educational, 8-hour course provides students with valuable information about alcohol and other drugs. The course is designed to enhance responsible decision-making with regards to alcohol and other drug use. Students are encouraged to explore the effects of alcohol and other drug use on themselves, their families and their world.  Classes are offered twice monthly. DUI Evaluations Provides a court-ordered assessment of individuals who have been convicted of driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol to evaluate the severity of their problem and make a recommendation to the court regarding appropriate treatment.   Outpatient Treatment Provides outpatient substance use disorder services that usually requires fewer than nine hours per week of attendance, which may include individual and group counseling, 12-step meetings, social and recreational activities, educational and vocational services, life skills training, primary health care, perinatal health care, a program for family members, relapse prevention services, a continuing care program and supportive services (such as child care, transportation and parenting skills development). Length of service can be anywhere between six months to two years depending on the needs of the individual and/or court order.   Intensive Outpatient Treatment   Provides outpatient substance use disorder services that usually requires 9-20 hours per week of attendance, which may include individual and group counseling, 12-step meetings, social and recreational activities, educational and vocational services, life skills training, primary health care, perinatal health care, a program for family members, relapse prevention services, a continuing care program and supportive services (such as child care, transportation and parenting skills development).   Victim's Impact Panels Offers a twice monthly Victim's Impact Panel (VIP). Drug Testing/UA Provides drug/alcohol testing for DOT and non DOT workers. Offers Instant Panel Testing, Urine Lab Testing, USDTL Hair Testing, DDC DNA Testing, Peth Testing and ETG Testing. Agency provides state-certified service(s).

MCOT- Mobile Crisis Outreach Team are the only individuals who can detain people exhibiting severe behavioral health issues or substance use disorders by enforcing the Involuntary Treatment Act. Requirements for involuntary detainment include: Establish Imminence of Risk and Meet one of the following criteria: Danger to Self, Danger to Others or Grave Disability.

The Designated Crisis Responders are crisis responders and the only individuals who can involuntarily hospitalize people exhibiting severe behavioral health issues or substance use disorder by enforcing the Involuntary Treatment Act. Requirements for involuntary detention include: Establish Imminence of Risk and Meet one of the following criteria: Danger to Self, Danger to Others or Grave Disability. DCR's. DCR's also provide mobile crisis response as available.

Screening and assessment are performed by clinicians, with someone who is trained and experienced in understanding addictions. Staff are trained to use brief interventions to encourage people who have serious dependence issues to accept more intensive treatment at our facility or to accept a referral to a higher level of care at another treatment facility.

Offers in-person crisis intervention, emergency counseling, grief work and referral.   Psychiatric medications are not prescribed or dispensed through the Emergency Department.   Valley Medical Center DOES NOT have a psychiatric unit.