Sea Mar Community Health Centers is a pioneer in Washington state for crisis mental health services! In December 2023, Sea Mar started its 3rd co-responder program with first responders. This program partners with Clark County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) and deputies are partnered with mental health crisis workers to respond to calls involving community members in crisis who have an underlying behavioral health issue. Some examples of such calls are when someone is having a psychotic episode, someone who is suicidal, or someone experiencing a traumatic experience like domestic violence. When our co-responders arrive on scene, they provide de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed interventions with the goal of diverting the situation from hospitalization or incarceration, and connecting the individual with ongoing treatment and support to ensure the crisis doesn’t re-occur. The program is in its early months but has seen approximately 16 calls per month and we expect that number to increase as deputies become more familiar with utilizing this partnership. The average response time from initial phone call to arrival on scene is 30 minutes. The program is currently funded by Carelon and will see additional funding this summer from Mental health sales tax funds. “We are so happy to be able to provide this service to the community. We get to help people in their worst moments to feel empowered and cared for. We are also able to help deputies feel more effective and less alone.” – Laura Nichols Sea Mar BH Program Manager https://lnkd.in/grTE5Xtu
Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Hospitals and Health Care
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Sea Mar Community Health Centers is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos. Sea Mar is one of the largest community health centers in the country with 34 medical clinics, 26 dental clinics, 36 behavioral health clinics and several human and educational services across 13 counties in Washington state. Sea Mar continuously strives to engage, strengthen and respond to the needs of its communities. By doing so, Sea Mar has evolved into more than a health center; it has become an essential resource to patients and families. From the north in Bellingham to the south in Vancouver, Sea Mar provides affordable and quality care for communities throughout western Washington.
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http://www.seamar.org
External link for Sea Mar Community Health Centers
- Industrie
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 1.001-5.000 Mitarbeiter
- Hauptsitz
- Seattle, WA
- Typ
- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 1978
- Spezialitäten
- Ambulatory Medical Care, Long Term Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Preventive Health, Housing, Education Policy Advocacy, Medical, Pharmacy, Inpatient Treatment Centers, Women, Infants & Children, Maternity Support Services, Spanish Radio Stations, and Nursing Home
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1040 S. Henderson
Seattle, WA 98108, US
Employees at Sea Mar Community Health Centers
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📢📢The Sea Mar Community Health Centers Scholarships are open! 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️ Sea Mar will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to students who are of migrant or seasonal farm worker backgrounds. In addition to this, Sea Mar offers a $2,500 scholarship to students who demonstrate a history of advocacy, responsibility, accountability, and perseverance. The money can be used to cover expenses while you’re enrolled in college such as tuition, food, housing, books, etc! Take advantage of this opportunity before the deadline. You can find the application on our website or connect with your school counselor for more information. #seamarchc #scholarships
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day is TODAY, March 13! Wishing a happy day to Sea Mar's RDs for their dedication each day. Let's celebrate and thank those who help Americans and people around the world live healthier lives through nutrition: https://lnkd.in/gaarxJjv #NationalNutritionMonth #RDNday
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