About this facility
Connections Kirkland is a crisis treatment center in Kirkland, Washington. As part of Connections Health Solutions, they specialize in providing immediate access to behavioral health crisis care. Their mission is to offer compassionate, person-centered treatment to individuals experiencing mental health crises, ensuring that each person receives the care and support needed to begin their path to recovery.
The center provides a comprehensive range of services, including a walk-in mental health clinic, a 23-hour observation unit for rapid assessment and stabilization, extended stabilization units with 16 beds for individuals requiring longer treatment, and outpatient recovery support. These services are designed to address various behavioral health or substance use emergencies, facilitating a seamless journey toward recovery.
Serving the North King County community, Connections Kirkland collaborates with local governments and organizations to enhance access to behavioral health crisis care. The center has the capacity to serve up to 14,000 individuals annually, aiming to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and alleviate the burden on the judicial system. Recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, their treatment model is considered a national best practice for behavioral health care.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Residential/24-hour residential; Long-term residential
Opioid Medications used in Treatment, OM, Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, SMAT, Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; TB screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Male
Language Services, SL, Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Suicide prevention services
