Our facilities provide free assessment and referral services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for individuals of all ages. Parents and guardians seeking treatment or information for children or adolescents, and referring professionals, can call our Assessment and Referral Department at 425-821-2000 or 800-435-7221 for a free, confidential assessment.
A face-to-face assessment may be scheduled with a qualified mental health professional to review the individual’s concerns about changes in their emotions, behaviors and level of daily functioning. The assessment takes approximately 30-45 minutes and concludes with recommendations for the best treatment options.
Assessment and referral is a free community service provided by our facilities. With few exceptions, the assessment is available to anyone regardless of insurance coverage or whether treatment ultimately is received at Fairfax Hospital or elsewhere.
- Psychiatric Assessment Team: The Fairfax Psychiatric Assessment Team (P.A.T.) is available to assess, triage, and refer individuals who are experiencing severe emotional, psychiatric, behavioral, and/or substance abuse problems. The escalation of a crisis may be prevented by calling Fairfax for a P.A.T. assessment. The team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Psychiatric Assessment Team Features
- Assessments are provided as a community service by P.A.T. evaluators who are registered mental health counselors and trained psychologists, social workers and counselors.
- The clinicians are trained and experienced in assessing problems associated with mental health issues of children, adolescents and adults.
- Individuals are referred to appropriate community services according to need and financial resources.
- Appointments may be scheduled by calling our Assessment and Referral Department.
- When Is Assessment Needed?
- Psychiatric assessment and referral service may be helpful for individuals or family members experiencing:
- Abuse Issues
- Anxiety
- Behavioral problems
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Job crisis
- Personality disorders
- Psychotic reactions
- School crisis
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts or plans
- Threatening or destructive behavior
- Psychiatric assessment and referral service may be helpful for individuals or family members experiencing: