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Behavioral Health Advocacy

A Behavioral Health Advocate, also called an ombudsman or ombuds, is an individual employed by Peer Washington who has lived experience of navigating within the behavioral health system. An Advocate is equipped to assist individuals with any concerns they may have regarding services they are receiving from a behavioral health service provider. They are also able to assist individuals who are experiencing barriers accessing behavioral health care. An Advocate’s role is to support an individual with the information, tools, and resources they need to advocate on their own behalf, or when requested by the individual, to step in to mediate or advocate on an individual’s behalf with a service provider.

Greater Columbia Region's Behavioral Health Advocate:

Alyssa Cruz

https://www.obhadvocacy.org/

Phone: (509) 808-9790

Email: GreaterColumbia@OBHAdvocacy.org

GCBH's Regional Peer Support Program

Washington Recovery Help Line

(866) 789-1511

http://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/

WISe

WISe is a voluntary service that takes a team approach to meeting your child's needs. It provides intensive mental health services to support your child and helps your family reach your goals. Learn more at the Washington State Health Care Authority website.

HCA's WISe Manual

HCA's WISe Quality Plan

FYSPRT

An acronym for Family, Youth, & System Partner RoundTables.  These roundtables create a platform for family, youth, and system partners to collaborate, listen, and incorporate the family and youth voice of the community into decision making at the state level.  Learn more at Southeast Washington FYSPRT's website.

Legal and Regulatory Information

Joel's Law

HIPAA

Interpreter Services

Ricky's Law: Involuntary Treatment Act

Enrollee Rights & Information Requirements

Sample Advance Directive Attestation