May Mental Health Roundup

Read about the latest updates in Seattle Children’s inpatient and outpatient mental and behavioral health services.

• On April 19, Public Health Seattle & King County issued a provider health advisory emphasizing the importance of youth suicide screening and safe medication storage. See these resources from Seattle Children’s for identifying and supporting youth who are thinking about suicide.
  • Suicide Prevention Program
  • Prevent Suicide: Ask the Question
  • Gun Safety
  • Mental Health Resource Hub
• Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens connects families with mental health and behavioral health providers in the community who are accepting new patients. Within about two weeks, families receive information for one or two recommended providers who are a good match for their child’s individual needs. Families can call 833-303-5437 or submit an online request form. Learn more.  
• First Approach Skills Training (FAST) Program: These trainings are intended for primary care–based behavioral health providers. For questions about resources or training opportunities for providers, please contact [email protected].
  • FAST-Parenting Teens Live Training: Aug. 13 (two hours)
  • Full Program Training Videos
    
• Seattle Children’s Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The center, affectionally known as the ABC, offers lifelong learning for people ages 18 and older with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Learn more about the center’s intake process and classes, outings and support groups. See also the video series, Conversations About Autism.