Mental HealthEnrolling

Dshs Division Of Behavioral Health & Recovery Western State Hospital

Community Resource

Serves: Lakewood, Pierce County

About this resource

This program offers inpatient involuntary psychiatric treatment for individuals suffering from mental illness who have engaged in criminal behavior, with admissions occurring either for observation or through a commitment for being criminally insane. Mental health evaluations are conducted to fulfill court requirements.

Intake Procedure: Admission requires a court commitment.

Fees: For detailed fee information, please contact us. The Office of Financial Recovery (OFR) handles billing for Medicare, WA Apple Health (Medicaid), and private insurance.

Who can use this

  • Adults aged 18 and older facing felony or misdemeanor charges who are court-committed for competency evaluations or restoration are eligible, including those found not guilty by reason of insanity and receiving treatment until deemed safe for release.

Get in touch

Phone
(253) 582-8900
Website
www.dshs.wa.gov/bha/division-state-hospitals/wsh-center-forensic-services
Email
WSHInfo@dshs.wa.gov
Address
9601 Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest, Lakewood, WA 98498
Lakewood, Washington
Hours

Transit Nearby

Loading nearby transit info...

Was this resource information helpful?

Similar resources

Other programs that might help