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Introduction
ITA Inpatient
ITA Inpatient is a 16-bed program that provides behavioral health services to individuals detained on a mental health or substance use disorder involuntary hold.
Community members wishing to refer can contact 988 or Southwest Washington Crisis Line by calling (800) 626-8137 or via TTY (866) 835-2755. Requests to place someone on an involuntary hold are received by a Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) and typically come from Emergency Departments, law enforcement, treatment providers, family/friends, and community members.
Criteria for Detention:
Imminent risk of harm to themselves or others and/or grave disability. The length of time someone is detained is determined by the judge in conjunction with the treatment team and is discussed daily.
Initial Detention: 5 business days
Short-Term Commitment: 14 business days
Long-Term Commitment: 90-180 days
Exclusionary Criteria:
Individuals who:
- Experience acute or chronic medical conditions that need hospitalization
- Are Unable to safely evacuate during a fire
- Cannot transfer from bed independently
- Are unable perform ADLs (activities of daily living) such as eating, bathing, toileting
- Have medical equipment that cannot be independently managed (tracs, medical equipment)
- Present a high likelihood of violence or arson at the time of admission
- Are a level 3 sex offender
For more information contact:
Ashley Oakes, LSWAIC, SUDP/T
P: (360) 397-8246 ext. 34004
E: aoakes@lifelineconnections.org
