Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care Report
Company Overview
Name: Valley Cities Behavioral Healthcare
Mission: To empower and enrich communities through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment, one individual at a time.
Vision: To set the standard for behavioral healthcare through commitment to inclusion, pursuing excellence, and fostering innovation. Valley Cities aspires to be the beacon of hope, offering access to care and aiming to be the employer of choice committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Foundation and Founders: Established in 1965 by community members of South King County, Washington.
Key People:
- Robert Wilson, LMHC, SUDP - Clinical Services Manager
- Sarah Faison, BS - Housing Navigator
- Jay Latham, BABA, AAC - Veteran and Resource Program Advisor
Headquarters: The company operates numerous comprehensive outpatient clinics in locations including Auburn, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Kent, Midway, Renton, and multiple sites in Seattle, Washington.
Number of Employees: No information is available.
Revenue: No information is available.
Known for: Valley Cities is renowned for providing behavioral health care services, offering licensed mental health counseling and substance use disorder treatment for all ages, homeless outreach services and housing programs, and specialized services for veterans and their families.
Products
Mental Health Services
- Description: Offers mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
- Key Features: Includes individual, family, and group counseling, utilizing evidence-based practices such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, and peer support.
Substance Use Care Services
- Description: Provides Washington State-Certified Substance Use Disorder Treatment.
- Key Features: Offers complete SUD and Co-Occurring Disorders treatment services, including assessments, referrals, inpatient and outpatient services, and medication-assisted treatment.
Psychiatric Care Services
- Description: Offers diagnostic evaluations and medication management services.
- Key Features: Utilizes a holistic and recovery-focused treatment approach.
Housing and Homeless Services
- Description: Provides outreach, case management, and support services for housing stability.
- Key Features: Programs such as Families First, Homeless Service Enhancement, Housing Stability Project, and Phoenix Rising.
Employment Services
- Description: Supported Employment Program to help clients find and retain employment.
- Key Features: Provides benefits planning, vocational counseling, job placement, and job retention support.
New Journeys Program
- Description: Comprehensive treatment for individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
- Key Features: Provides coordinated care with a collaborative approach involving individual resilience training, family education, and psychiatric care.
Recent Developments
- New Mobile Clinic: Valley Cities' mobile clinic returned to King County in November 2024, enhancing outreach to underserved areas.
- NHSC Approval: As of October 2024, Valley Cities received NHSC approval, benefiting employees and underserved communities within King County.
- Recovery Place Kent and Ricky’s Law: Valley Cities' Recovery Place Kent provides involuntary treatment under Washington State's Ricky’s Law since December 2024.
- Phoenix Rising Program: Provides 24 single occupancy units for homeless young adults aged between 18-25 to assist in the transition to independent living.
New Products and Features:
- Mobile Clinic Enhancements: Introducing harm reduction-based services for opioid use disorder, including naloxone overdose prevention training.
- Employment Services Expansion: Strengthened partnerships with local businesses to offer diverse job opportunities to clients.
Partnerships: Collaboration with hospitals, school districts, and local community-based organizations enhances comprehensive service delivery. The MATCH program partners with Seattle & King County Public Health, HealthPoint, Neighborcare Health, and Swedish Medical Center for integrated health services.
Valley Cities remains a pivotal part of King County’s mental health system and continues to adapt its programs to meet the growing needs of its communities.
