Behavioral Health Education and Complaints offered by Office of Behavioral Health Advocacy
Behavioral Health Education and Complaints offered by Office of Behavioral Health Advocacy
Provides resources, advocacy, and mediation for complaints against behavioral health services by individual providers and facilities. Oversees regional behavioral health advocates, who are peers with lived experience with receiving behavioral health services and navigating the system. Advocate Services: - Investigate and resolve grievances at the lowest possible level; - Educate clients and families about the behavioral health system; - Assist with the completion of a Mental Health Advanced Directive - Advocates and assists a client through a complaint, grievance, appeal, or state fair hearing process; - Connects clients to provider agencies in their area
Physical Address
Hours
M-F, 9am-5pm.
Voice
Website
Application process
Call, email, or complete online form. Click on the map to view information about the behavioral health advocate for each region.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Washington state residents.
Agency info
Office of Behavioral Health Advocacy
Supports individuals and their families who are being served and supported in the Washington State behavioral health system. Assists individuals, families, and communities across Washington state with behavioral health needs and concerns.