ServicesGreater Lakes is proud to offer to the community a continuum of mental health services, all of which may be accessed easily by calling the Access Center at (253) 581-7020. By calling, you will speak with a trained Screener who can help you and match you with a counselor to best fit your needs.
Child and Family ServicesChild and Family Services provides services for individuals and families, a full range of counseling groups for children, and support groups for their parents. Child and Family clinical case managers can offer in-home support as well as office visits. Child and Family Services offers support services for seriously emotionally disturbed children. These services are coordinated with other systems, particularly schools, as well as Child Protective Services, the Department of Social and Health Services, and Juvenile Justice. In Child and Family Services the focus on encouraging mental wellness in families is achieved through individual, family and group counseling. The goal of stabilizing children by creating a healthy and supportive environment is met through several specific service approaches:
Paying for Child and Family Services... Services for Medicaid and Medicaid-eligible children and families are covered through the Pierce County Regional Support Network. Funding through United Way is available for low income, unfunded children, with an emphasis on underserved populations. Adult, Elder and Residential ServicesAdult, Elder and Residential Services provides a continuum of care for adults and older adults diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness, including a full range of residential options. The staff of clinical case managers, community support specialists, advanced registered nurse practitioners and psychiatrists, all meet Washington State requirements for practicing medicine or counseling. The Adult and Elder Program staff assist clients and their families through:
Elder Services offers specialized mental health treatment to clients 60 years of age or older. Clinical staff members who are geriatric mental health specialists provide individual, group, and case management services to clients. Residential Services offers stabilization empowerment and growth in a home or apartment setting with residential counselors, case managers, community support specialists and nurses. The program's goal is to provide housing while teaching independent living skills to adults. There is a range of services to meet the needs of adults and older adults diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness:
For adults seeking other residential programs, Residential Services also provides:
Paying for Adult, Elder and Residential Services: Greater Lakes works closely with the Pierce County Regional Support Network to plan and coordinate all publicly-funded mental health services. We accept medical coupons, use a sliding fee scale, and coordinate with most insurance and managed care networks. Access CenterThe Access Center is the single point of entry for any service at Greater Lakes. One of our trained mental health specialists will be ready to discuss individual needs and help to select a counselor. They also determine when crisis services are needed, or when referrals to another community agency or resource are more appropriate. To schedule an appointment, call (253) 581-7020. Greater Lakes Therapy ServicesThe Greater Lakes Therapy Center offers services for children, adults and families who have problems with everyday living. Solutions can be within reach for many concerns, such as:
These services are funded by medical insurance, managed care contracts, Preferred Provider Organizations, Employee Assistance Contracts, and client fees. Emergency ServicesEmergency Services provides crisis response to persons who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency. 24-hour mobile crisis intervention is available by calling (253) 584-8933.
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