Pierce County Resource Guide to Services and Supports for Individuals
Who Experience Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
(section links below).
Please call our office at 253.564.0707 to make arrangements to pick up your copy!
Dear Reader:
This Pierce County Resource Guide is dedicated to the hard work and commitment of those who have endeavored
timelessly over the years to “keep the promise.”
We want to acknowledge the generous support of Pierce County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities
Program, in providing the funds to update and print this important comprehensive guide to services and supports
for individuals who experience intellectual/ developmental disabilities. This important tool will assist you in
navigating the public and private programs and services available throughout Pierce County and beyond.
The Pierce County Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (PC2) welcomes the opportunity to assist individuals
and families in finding the services and programs that best meet your needs. We are here to answer your calls
if you need further assistance. Whether you are an individual who experiences an intellectual/developmental
disability, have a family member who experiences an intellectual/developmental disability, work within the disability
field, or are in the general community, we welcome your questions and concerns.
We acknowledge that, when compiling this complex list of resources, there are changes that can occur during the
production process. Please know that every effort was made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of agency
information.
Our experiences speak to the complexities of parenting a child/youth with constant behavioral health care needs. We help parents: increase daily coping strategies, navigate systems (school, juvenile court, and mental health) and develop an on-going support network. Our mission is to strengthen families for the long-haul - building resiliency for life one family at a time!
In-clinic, in-home, and community setting programs include: school, daycare, and after-school programs. Our Puyallup clinic opened in June 2019 and is now accepting referrals. This clinic brings a team of talented, diversely-trained behavior analysts and behavior technicians to the Pierce County area. Our Puyallup clinic offers needed services to some of the most vulnerable and underserved populations in our communities. If you have any questions surrounding Applied Behavior Analysis, eligibility, or service provision in the Pierce County area, please contact us for more details.
As the Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (BH-ASO) for Washington, Beacon is responsible for behavioral health crisis services for all individuals, regardless of their insurance status or income level. Beacon is also responsible for additional non-crisis services for low-income individuals who lack insurance coverage. The BH-ASO structure is part of the Washington Health Care Authority’s Fully Integrated Managed Care (FIMC) model, which seeks to bring whole-person, integrated care to Washington’s Medicaid population (Apple Health). Apple Health clients receive all physical health, mental health, and substance use disorder services within the Apple Health program.
Behavior Bridges offers educational and behavioral based services to individuals affected by Autism and related developmental disabilities. Parent, staff, and caregiver education is a cornerstone of our services. All of our services are tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual. Our highly trained staff bring extensive experience to provide quality services for the individual and their team. Services include Social Groups, PEERS Groups, and SafetyCare for Families.
Behavior Support Solutions strives to promote healthier families and assist those individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities to meet their potential by decreasing behavior issues, and increasing social skills and communication skills. Behavior Support Solutions only uses positive behavior supports that are research proven and considered best practices in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
An independent Ombuds service is required by law to assist publicly funded behavioral health consumers with complaints and grievances, and other processes. Consumers can request help with filing and resolving complaints, grievances and fair hearings. The Ombuds service strives to ensure that behavioral health consumers have their rights respected while receiving services. The Ombuds service is free of charge.
Our work is to assist you through life's challenges, to provide you the tools you need to overcome the very real adversity you face and to help strengthen your resolve to establish a fulfilling life you are proud of. We find what works for your unique situation and help you find solutions that empower you first of all, for yourself and for those you care about in your life. Many life issues are inter-related. We offer in-house many related services to make this experience easier. We provide services for mental health, chemical dependency, domestic violence, parenting, and veterans.
CSTC is the only state-operated and funded psychiatric hospital for children and youth who have psychological and safety needs that cannot be met in their community. The Children’s Long-Term Inpatient Program Administration manages referrals to CSTC in coordination with the family/guardian and local Behavioral Health Organizations/Managed Care Organizations. Accredited by the Joint Commission, CSTC provides culturally competent care to children and youth with severe emotional and behavioral disorders that are typically complicated by medical, social, legal and developmental issues. The psychiatric treatment/therapy program is based on the most current evidence-based practices including, but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT. Clinical services include psychiatric/medical oversight, medication management and 24-hour nursing services.
Child Welfare Information Gateway connects professionals and the general public to information and resources targeted to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. A service of the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to programs, research, laws and policies, training resources, statistics, and much more.
Community Care is a children’s mental health agency that has provided care for youth and families in the Seattle area since 1997. We provide youth and family psychotherapy, behavior plan writing, one to one behavior specialists, and three seasonal special needs camps. Please visit our website for more information.
Comprehensive Life Resources (formerly Comprehensive Mental Health) is a private, not-for-profit community mental health agency providing a continuum of behavioral health and community support services. Services include: children’s counseling, foster care support, family advocacy, homeless outreach, supported employment, on-site genoa pharmacy, gang prevention, adult counseling/peer support, and substance use services. We are committed to a recovery-focused, whole health approach and philosophy that considers and embraces the whole person. We are social workers, therapists, case managers, peer support counselors, psychiatrists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other health specialists.
Comprehensive Life Resources (formerly Comprehensive Mental Health) is a private, not-for-profit community mental health agency providing a continuum of behavioral health and community support services. Services include: children’s counseling, foster care support, family advocacy, homeless outreach, supported employment, on-site genoa pharmacy, gang prevention, adult counseling/peer support, and substance use services. We are committed to a recovery-focused, whole health approach and philosophy that considers and embraces the whole person. We are social workers, therapists, case managers, peer support counselors, psychiatrists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other health specialists.
Comprehensive Life Resources (formerly Comprehensive Mental Health) is a private, not-for-profit community mental health agency providing a continuum of behavioral health and community support services. Services include: children’s counseling, foster care support, family advocacy, homeless outreach, supported employment, on-site genoa pharmacy, gang prevention, adult counseling/peer support, and substance use services. We are committed to a recovery-focused, whole health approach and philosophy that considers and embraces the whole person. We are social workers, therapists, case managers, peer support counselors, psychiatrists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other health specialists.
Comprehensive Life Resources (formerly Comprehensive Mental Health) is a private, not-for-profit community mental health agency providing a continuum of behavioral health and community support services. Services include: children’s counseling, foster care support, family advocacy, homeless outreach, supported employment, on-site genoa pharmacy, gang prevention, adult counseling/peer support, and substance use services. We are committed to a recovery-focused, whole health approach and philosophy that considers and embraces the whole person. We are social workers, therapists, case managers, peer support counselors, psychiatrists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other health specialists.
Michael A. Comte specializes in the assessment of persons with sexual adjustment problems. He is a CSOTP and a DD professional and currently limits his practice to psychosexual evaluations, risk assessments, treatment plans, and consultations, as well as competency and capacity recommendations.
Counseling services for individuals, couples, families, teens, children, and groups serving the greater Tacoma Metropolitan Area. We are counselors and specialists in personal, emotional, and relationship management (anger, anxiety, depression, family, grief, insecurities, marriage, relationship, trust issues, and more). Our staff has years of experience helping people lead happy, stress-free lives with healthy and rewarding relationships!
Crockett & Associates, LLC, offers sexual deviancy and addiction counseling services. Serving adults and juveniles with disabilities, male and female, with or without convictions. In addition, we provide marriage and family counseling, as well as sexual education.
Imagine has been serving families impacted by autism, developmental disabilities and behavior challenges in the state of WA since 2011. Initially established to serve children supported by the Children’s Intensive In-Home Behavioral Supports (CIIBS) waiver, we branched out into comprehensive autism services in 2013 providing treatment under the new ABA Medicaid benefit. Today we work with all major funding sources including private insurance, Tricare, Medicaid and Developmental Disabilities Administrative (DDA) waivers to support individuals from early childhood through adulthood, providing comprehensive programming, targeted skill development and individualized behavior interventions in center, home, community and school settings. We are committed to providing effective, evidence-based treatment in a supportive and engaging environment through the use of family friendly methods, consistent family involvement and state of the art procedures.
Magnolia Behavior Therapy provides Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who supervises each child’s program. Our BCBA’s supervise our Seattle behavior technicians and collaborate with other professionals such as: doctors, speech therapists, occupational therapists, teachers, paraprofessionals and other school district personnel. From supervising an ABA therapy program to training school district personnel on implementing a customized positive behavior support plan, all of our BCBAs are experts in the field of human behavior. The methods we use include: detailed assessments, programmed intervention, daily data collection and data-based decision-making in order to achieve the desired results.
Magnolia Behavior Therapy provides Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who supervises each child’s program. Our BCBA’s supervise our Seattle behavior technicians and collaborate with other professionals such as: doctors, speech therapists, occupational therapists, teachers, paraprofessionals and other school district personnel. From supervising an ABA therapy program to training school district personnel on implementing a customized positive behavior support plan, all of our BCBAs are experts in the field of human behavior. The methods we use include: detailed assessments, programmed intervention, daily data collection and data-based decision-making in order to achieve the desired results.
Magnolia Behavior Therapy provides Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who supervises each child’s program. Our BCBA’s supervise our Seattle behavior technicians and collaborate with other professionals such as: doctors, speech therapists, occupational therapists, teachers, paraprofessionals and other school district personnel. From supervising an ABA therapy program to training school district personnel on implementing a customized positive behavior support plan, all of our BCBAs are experts in the field of human behavior. The methods we use include: detailed assessments, programmed intervention, daily data collection and data-based decision-making in order to achieve the desired results.
The acute needs of hospitalized children require extremely specialized, skilled care providers. This special kind of caring is always available at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital - to all children, regardless of their family's ability to pay. When your child stays at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, their care team includes specially trained pediatric nurses and a wide range of board-certified pediatric specialists - including our full-time inpatient pediatric physicians who serve as extension of your child's regular doctor and are available onsite 24 hours a day. Our specialists work closely with local pediatricians and primary care providers, making sure children receive the care they need. With our family-centered care philosophy and recognized medical excellence, we provide services and accommodations for families in a child-friendly environment - a place where kids get better quicker.
We work with children from birth through 18 years of age with suspected intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, suspected autism spectrum disorder and complex attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Our neurodevelopmental program provides evaluations for very young children (birth to 3) for children from birth to age 3 with developmental delay or concerns about developmental delays. Our team also provides medical consultations to other providers, recommends follow-up care and coordinates appropriate resources for patients and their families. A referral from your child's primary care provider is required to make an appointment with us. Once we receive a referral, our nursing staff reviews it to determine the appropriate next steps and resources.
Our 27-bed hospital-based unit was designed to be a modern, inviting space with private rooms and open social areas, while also including state-of-the-art safety features to protect patients and staff. Our collaborative team of pediatric and mental health experts includes a medical director, psychiatrists, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioners, registered nurses, psychologists, educators, social workers, and mental health techs. Working together they create a treatment plan tailored to each teen's needs, based on their diagnosis, background and triggers. We offer care and treatment to teens facing a range of mental health issues, including: major depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. We accept patients ages 13 through 17 on a voluntary, involuntary and parent-initiated treatment basis with a provider referral. Providers, call (253) 403-0556 to refer a patient. This number is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We provide comprehensive, expert treatment for children, adults and older adults who are struggling with a wide range of mental health conditions, as well as provide treatment, assistance and support for those working to overcome chemical dependence or substance abuse addictions. But, in order to be successful in our work, we believe that we need to go beyond treatment or therapies and provide our patients, and their families, with support and resources that empower them with a sense of hope, and a belief in what they can accomplish. Please visit our website for more information and programs we provide.
We provide comprehensive, expert treatment for children, adults and older adults who are struggling with a wide range of mental health conditions, as well as provide treatment, assistance and support for those working to overcome chemical dependence or substance abuse addictions. But, in order to be successful in our work, we believe that we need to go beyond treatment or therapies and provide our patients, and their families, with support and resources that empower them with a sense of hope, and a belief in what they can accomplish. Please visit our website for more information and programs we provide.
MultiCare Behavioral Health
Pierce County Crisis Line/Mobile Outreach Crisis Team
Provides crisis outreach services for persons age 18 and over, including face-to-face evaluations. We provide comprehensive, expert treatment for children, adults and older adults who are struggling with a wide range of mental health conditions, as well as provide treatment, assistance and support for those working to overcome chemical dependence or substance abuse addictions. But, in order to be successful in our work, we believe that we need to go beyond treatment or therapies and provide our patients, and their families, with support and resources that empower them with a sense of hope, and a belief in what they can accomplish. Please visit our website for more information and programs we provide.
Pediatric Psychology & Psychiatry Services
MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, Psychology
Adjusting to a new diagnosis or an ongoing, chronic illness can be difficult for both children and their families. Mary Bridge Children's Psychology Services works in partnership with your child's other providers to help patients and families cope with psychological challenges related to a medical diagnosis or condition. Typical referral concerns include adjustment to illness, non-adherence to medical treatment protocol, anxieties related to procedures and suspected psychological factors affecting an illness. Treatment can include cognitive-behavioral, solution focused and behavioral family therapy. Our pediatric psychology experts offer outpatient psychotherapy to patients and families, as well as consulting services for patients at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. The services we provide include: inpatient consultation, outpatient consultation, outpatient therapy, and biofeedback.
Pediatric Psychology & Psychiatry Services
MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, Psychiatry
Mary Bridge Children's Psychiatry Services works closely with other providers to help evaluate and create treatment plans for Mary Bridge patients with complex mental health conditions. Our program requires a referral from another Mary Bridge or MultiCare medical provider and is only for patients being seen or treated within Mary Bridge Children's Hospital or other Mary Bridge Children’s clinics. Services we provide include: diagnostic evaluations for complex mental health conditions, including psychosis, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, autism and comorbid conditions.
PBS Corp. is an agency committed to the principles of Positive Behavior Support (an approach based on principles of applied behavior analysis, ABA) to improve not only behavior, but also quality of life for the individuals we serve, their families, and others who support them. We provide individualized services for those with autism and related disabilities, children and adults, to assist with decreasing challenging behaviors and increasing appropriate behaviors and skill deficits. Our programs are designed to empower caregivers and others involved in the individuals' lives to support them within their natural routines so they can be successful and self-sufficient. We provide services in a home, school, and community environments. Although we have a large team, we pride ourselves in providing a “small team” feel by having regional coordinators support our local teams throughout the states to ensure that our highly qualified behavior analysts, program managers, and behavior assistants receive the support, training, guidance that is needed to not only uphold best practices in applied behavior analysis, but also to ensure a high quality of work lives for all of our team members. Please visit our website for more information about our services and what we provide.
Since 1986, Rainier Behavioral Health has provided the community with a multidisciplinary clinical staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and certified mental health counselors. We treat children, adolescents, and adults, as well as couples and families. Our clinicians are experts in their fields and we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality clinical care. Rainier clinicians are skilled and experienced in a wide array of mental health concerns including: serious mental illness involving hospitalization, depression, grief, anxiety, anger, life transitions, relationship difficulties, job-related concerns, coping with medical illness, learning disabilities, PTSD, school problems, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADD/ADHD, and stress disorders. We take Medicare.
Seattle Children's Autism Center provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and support for autism spectrum disorders. We offer a range of medical and mental health services for babies, children and young adults. We work closely with Seattle Children's Neurodevelopmental, Neurology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Sleep Disorders, Genetics and Gastroenterology programs so that your child has complete and coordinated care. We see babies, children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Autism is a complex neurological disorder that affects the way a person thinks, behaves, communicates and interacts with others. Autism is a spectrum disorder. This means it affects some children mildly and affects other children much more. Please visit our website for more information and services we provide.
For parents, raising a child with emotional, behavioral, learning, or developmental issues can sometimes require extra support and guidance. Our goal is to meet the unique needs of individuals, ages 3-21, facing mental health and developmental challenges and to provide families with the resources to create the foundations for future success. Once children make advancements with their treatment centers, schools, or outpatient facilities, they often face the problem of losing progress due to inefficiencies in their new environment. Our behavioral health program is designed to alleviate these inconsistencies and maintain the long-term objectives of your child's behavioral program. Our goal is to diminish any regression and assist with emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to treatment. Please visit our website for more information on behavioral services and behavioral health staffing opportunities.
University of Washington Autism Centers
UW Seattle Office, Center on Human Development and Disability
The UW Autism Center is a non-profit organization devoted to supporting individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders through exceptional clinical services, innovative scientific research, and high-quality training. The Tacoma clinic currently offers Autism diagnostic evaluations for all ages but expedited evaluations for children under 3 who are already enrolled in Birth-to-Three, outpatient speech therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapies in the clinic and home as well as an intensive 12 week program for children under age 6 who have state insurance plans, and social skills groups. The Tacoma clinic also offers trainings for parents, professionals and community members on ASD related topics, as well as student internship and clinical practicum rotations. Please contact us for more information about any of these resources.
The UW Autism Center is a non-profit organization devoted to supporting individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders through exceptional clinical services, innovative scientific research, and high-quality training. The Tacoma clinic currently offers Autism diagnostic evaluations for all ages but expedited evaluations for children under 3 who are already enrolled in Birth-to-Three, outpatient speech therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapies in the clinic and home as well as an intensive 12 week program for children under age 6 who have state insurance plans, and social skills groups. The Tacoma clinic also offers trainings for parents, professionals and community members on ASD related topics, as well as student internship and clinical practicum rotations. Please contact us for more information about any of these resources.
Wilson Clinical Services provides specialized services to the deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and late deafened population throughout the state of Washington and the United States. These services are available to community centers, private individuals, group homes, prisons, courts, schools, and other places that are in need of specialized care.
