Behavioral Health

In the event of a behavioral health emergency, call 911 or visit any hospital Emergency Services department

When life’s challenges become overwhelming, you don’t have to go through them alone. CHI Franciscan’s behavioral health professionals are here to help you deal with stress, addiction, emotions and other issues with compassionate care.

Experienced behavioral health team

We’re focused on healing the whole person — body, mind and spirit. That means we value your emotional and mental health just as much as your physical health.

Our skilled professional team has specialized training to care for people with all types behavioral health and addiction issues. We bring together experts from several disciplines, including:

• Psychiatrists and psychologists
• Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners
• Registered nurses
• Addiction medicine specialists
• Licensed clinical mental health counselors (CMHCs) and social workers (LCSWs)
• Chaplains
• Occupational and recreational therapists

Behavioral health conditions we treat

We care for people with many short-term and chronic behavioral health conditions, including:

• Anxiety
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Psychosis resulting from various causes
• Schizophrenia

Inpatient behavioral health locations

St. Joseph Medical Center serves the Tacoma area with comfortable, voluntary inpatient mental health care. Our inpatient unit features:

• Large, private patient rooms for a calm, relaxed atmosphere
• Inviting, home-like areas for group activity and dining
• Resource room for patients and their families
• Restorative views of Mt. Rainier, the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound

Located on the Kitsap Peninsula, the Adult Inpatient Unit at Kitsap Mental Health Services provides 15 residential treatment beds for adults detained involuntarily for psychiatric evaluation and treatment. The KMHS Youth Inpatient Unit is a 10-bed residential treatment facility for youth eight to 17.

Reach out to us

If you or a loved one is experiencing a behavioral health issue that interferes with daily functioning, help is available. Talk with your doctor or find a psychologist or psychiatrist online. To learn more about our inpatient care, call: