BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
Many people go through periods in their lives where they experience difficulties. Behavioral health programs are designed to support people in working toward optimal health and quality of life. Our staff includes clinicians, social workers, certified peer specialists, other mental health and chemical dependency professionals, psychiatrists, and nurse practitioners.
At Meridian Center for Health, behavioral health services are provided by two of our partners: Valley Cities Behavioral Health and Neighborcare Health.
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Valley Cities staff can see people covered by Apple Health/Medicaid and who reside in King County.
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Neighborcare sees behavioral health patients in conjunction with medical care regardless of insurance status or where you live.
How to Get Started
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At Valley Cities, anyone seeking mental health or substance use disorder treatment must complete an intake assessment. Generally, walk-ins are available from 8:30 am to 2 pm, Monday through Friday*. Intake appointments are completed on a “first-come, first-served” basis, so the process can take several hours.
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If you are a patient with Neighborcare Health, ask your primary care provider for information on behavioral health services.
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If you are unsure of what option is best for you, please feel free to walk in and we can help you at the Welcome Center desk at the main entrance.
THERAPY AND COUNSELING FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
We help to build stronger communities by supporting people of all ages, including children, families, couples, and individuals with services that holistically address emotional and behavioral challenges, trauma, and basic needs.
We Provide
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Individual talk therapy, peer support services, recovery groups and resource-sharing.
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Evidence-based Practice therapies such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
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Motivational interviewing
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Art therapy
PSYCHIATRIC CARE AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
In some instances, seeing a Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner may support your needs. In that case, a Psychiatric Evaluation will be conducted. This includes reviewing mental health and medical histories. Diagnoses and treatment options are discussed. Where indicated, ongoing medication management may be available.
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT (SUD)
Your recovery is a personal process of achieving wellness. Our team of multi-disciplinary clinicians will support and guide you in finding hope, choice, and empowerment as you progress in your own personal journey of recovery.
We Provide
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An SUD Assessment
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Individual treatment (one-on-one with a clinician)
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Treatment groups
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Medication treatment may be available
*SUD intake appointments are ONLY available on Tuesdays from 8:30am-2:00pm on a “first- come, first-served” basis.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES
There are a variety of additional support services available onsite to help you address obstacles in any area of your life and further assist you in accomplishing your goals. These include:
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Social Work Services
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Care Coordination Services
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Peer Support Services
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Veterans Services
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Employment Services
Ask your provider for more information or come visit us at the Welcome Center at the main entrance to learn more.
