Potential government shutdown

In the event of a federal government shutdown, individuals enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board, and School Employees Benefits Board coverage—and those accessing behavioral health services—will not experience a disruption in care. In addition, health care providers will continue to be paid for the services they provide.

If a shutdown occurs, we will share more information at that time.

Apple Health public health emergency (PHE)

Important: Stay covered! Are you enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage? It may be time to complete your renewal. Make sure your address and phone number are up to date so you can stay enrolled. Report a change.

Proposed community-based residential treatment facility: Snohomish County

The state will transform health care by building a community-based facility near Stanwood in Snohomish County. The facility will enable people who are receiving inpatient mental health treatment to receive care close to their home, family, and community.

The goal is for the Snohomish County facility to become a part of the community as a resource, a partner, and a good neighbor.

This page continues to evolve. Please check back for updates.

Learn more about the proposed residential treatment facility in Snohomish County.

News and updates

Stay informed!

Thank you for your continued engagement as our agency plans for a residential treatment facility in Snohomish County, per the stipulated approval of the Snohomish County Hearing Examiner. There are not currently any scheduled meetings or townhall events, but check back regularly for updates!

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How will people use this residential treatment facility?

Treatment is individualized and may include counseling, medication management, and other rehabilitative services (for example, independent living skills.)

State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Plans

Building security

The facility will be kept secure with 24-hour surveillance, entry and exit points of control, and de-escalation training for staff. Specific safety measures are listed below:

  • Patients can move about freely inside of the unit, but they are not allowed to leave until they have completed their treatment.
  • All exterior doors are locked. The outdoor areas are securely enclosed with anti-climb walls that are twelve feet tall.
  • At the main entry and exit points there is a sally-port. The sally-port functions as a secure vestibule where there are two doors in a series, and they are programmed so that both doors cannot be open at the same time.
  • If one door is opened, there is a second locked door to prevent elopement.
  • The construction of the building is hardened construction. In each patient room there is a ½ thick impact resistant third windowpane to prevent elopement by breaking a window. Other areas are secured with security glazing.