Mental health services

The Health Care Authority (HCA) provides funding and oversight for mental health services for people enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid).

Do you need immediate assistance?

For a life-threatening emergency: Call 911.
For suicide prevention: Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TRS: 1-800-799-4889).
For 24-hour emotional support and referrals: Contact the Washington Recovery Help Line or the mental health crisis line in your area.

How do I get Apple Health (Medicaid) mental health services?

In Washington, the name of Medicaid is Washington Apple Health.

To apply for Apple Health coverage, visit Washington Healthplanfinder.
If you are currently an Apple Health client and are seeking mental health services, you have two levels of coverage:
- For lower intensity services, contact your managed care plan (or contact the Health Care Authority (HCA) if you have not enrolled in managed care).
- For higher intensity services, your coverage depends on where you live:
  - If you live in Chelan, Clark, Douglas, Grant, or Skamania Counties, contact your managed care plan.
  - If you live in any other county, contact your regional behavioral health organization (BHO).