Provides 24-hour crisis outreach and stabilization services to homeless and unstably housed young adults living in shelters and transitional housing in King County who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Specially trained teams go to shelters, housing programs, or other locations as needed to help de-escalate the situation and resolve the immediate crisis. The team works with young adults to implement ongoing services and support to mitigate future crises. The team provides mental health and suicide risk assessments and links to community resources. Based on the young person’s needs, support can be provided for up to 8 weeks following the initial crisis. Examples of behavioral health crises are self-harm, suicide ideation, aggression or violence, sudden changes in behaviors or daily functioning, anxiety, depression, and disruption in the living situation.

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.

Renton RFA partners with Puget Sound RFA to offer the Fire Department Community Assistance, Referrals and Education Services (FD CARES) program, a fire agency-based community injury and illness prevention program. FD CARES has been developed so that fire departments may assist community members with issues before an issue becomes an emergency. The program works to improve the quality of health throughout our community and provide for a longer healthier independent lifestyle. Do you or a loved one have a situation that may cause injury or illness that you are finding difficult to solve on your own? Are you finding that you have nowhere else to turn? We may be able to help! There may be services and resources available to help you. The FD CARES program can assist you in navigating the social service network and advocate on your behalf with insurance providers and other health care professionals.

Provides ongoing mental health services for adults. Services include mental health therapy, case management, and crisis support for current clients during business hours. Once a client is engaged in therapy or case management, referrals for psychiatric evaluations can be made to help determine appropriate treatment, including medication management when needed. Also offers referrals to its supportive housing and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs, as appropriate.

Children’s Crisis Outreach Response System (CCORS) is available 24/7. You get quick support and access to long-term services, helping you or your child achieve stability and avoid future crises. Here are some situations you might call about: Conflict at home with your children or caregiver Self-harm Suicide ideation Aggression or violence Sudden changes in your child’s behavior Disruption in the family Anxiety or depression If in doubt, call Crisis Connections 24/7. Crisis services are for kids and families up to 18 years old and young adults up to 25 years old who are experiencing homelessness or who are unstably housed.

Coordinates volunteer clergy, who offer information, referral, spiritual counsel and crisis intervention to those in need on the streets of Seattle and surrounding areas. Staff and volunteers also provide advocacy for tangible needs.

Offers individual and family therapy. Individual child counseling allows each child a safe environment in which to explore and work on issues important to them.   Therapy with adolescents focuses on problem-solving and developing age-appropriate life skills.   Family therapy includes all who are involved in direct care of the child.  Also provides mental health assessments as well as psychiatric evaluation and medication management services.  Brief intensive treatment is available for families who are experiencing an immediate crisis situation. Early Childhood: Works to meet the mental health needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. Provides parent coaching to help caregivers be more effective, and offers treatment for behavioral challenges, trauma, depression, and anxiety among other mental health disorders. ​