Tumwater Evaluation & Treatment (E&T) Center (254)

At Tumwater Evaluation & Treatment (E&T) Center, we provide intensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment services in a safe, welcoming environment for adults experiencing a mental health emergency. 

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Program Type: Acute

To Make Referrals: A Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) will evaluate individuals referred by community hospitals. If individuals are found to need emergency involuntary detainment, they will be admitted to the inpatient unit.

# of Beds: 16 beds

Who We Serve: Adult residents of Washington state, ages 18 and older, who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness and are currently experiencing a significant crisis in their lives. A Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) will evaluate individuals referred by community hospitals. If individuals are found to need emergency involuntary detainment, they will be admitted to the inpatient unit.

We Cannot Accept:

• Any individual who has a co-occurring medical condition that requires more than an outpatient level of care will be excluded from the program.

• Sexually violent offenders being detained pursuant to RCW 71.09 or high risk sex offenders classified by the local law enforcement agencies are excluded from admission.

• Any individual with any pending (not dismissed or otherwise disposed) felony charge shall be excluded from admission. Individuals released on a Temporary Release (TR) may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis after consultation with the DCR.

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

About the Program: We believe recovery starts from within, and that our job is to do whatever it takes to provide the support needed to our clients on their recovery journey. Our 16-bed secure facility includes a full staff of nurses, peer recovery coaches, recovery specialists and psychiatric prescribers.

Our services are designed using Telecare’s Recovery-Centered Clinical System (RCCS). This system incorporates evidence-based practices and innovative design components, and emphasizes choice-making skills, harm-reduction techniques and strives to awaken the hopes and dreams of the individual. The RCCS emphasizes “no-force first” practices. Staff work with individuals within their cultural dynamic in building independence and self-responsibility to foster their recovery and successfully transition them back to lower levels of care.

Upon arrival, a diverse clinical team will conduct an individualized assessment and work with members every step of the way to support their goals in life.