North Central Washington Services

For the Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties, Carelon Behavioral Health manages these core services:

CRISIS SERVICES

OKANOGAN COUNTY REQUEST FOR RESPONSES (RFR)

Carelon Behavioral Health is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Responses (RFR) for the provision of youth-focused Mobile Rapid Response Services (MRSS) in Okanogan County.
Through this opportunity, we hope to identify a community partner that can help strengthen the local continuum of care by providing timely, youth-centered crisis response and stabilization services, while expanding access to crisis support for children, youth, and families throughout Okanogan County.
We appreciate your continued partnership and commitment to strengthening the behavioral health system of care in Okanogan County. We encourage interested organizations to review the attached RFR and consider applying.
We look forward to receiving your responses. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please submit them in accordance with the process outlined in the RFR.
Thank you for your interest and dedication to serving children, youth, and families in the region.

MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE BLOCK GRANT

Each region in Washington State must have current project plans that direct the administration of the Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) and Substance Abuse Block Grant (SABG) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Federal Block Grant Annual Progress Report FY25

FAMILY YOUTH SYSTEM PARTNER ROUND TABLE (FYSPRT)

The North Central Washington Family Youth System Partner Round Table (NCWA FYSPRT) is committed to bringing the voices of the youth, families, and system partners of our communities to create an equitable forum that will help form policy at the local and regional level.  If you or a loved have experienced or are currently enrolled in Medicaid funded services either in mental health and / or substance use in the Chelan, Douglas, and Grant Counties and wish to share your experiences and feedback, then please know that the NCWA FYSPRT hosts a monthly meeting where like minded individuals discuss and support an open dialogue to improve the services in our community.  A delicious dinner is provided to all and attending eligible youth will receive a modest gift card for active participation.

Link to the NCWA FYSPRT’s webpage 

YOUTH NAVIGATOR PROGRAM

The North Central Youth Navigator program serve the counties of Okanogan, Chelan/Douglas, and Grant, ensuring that youth and families in these areas have access to essential behavioral health resources and support. Our programs aim to place children, youth, and families at the center of its efforts, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive care and support. Since March 2023, the two programs have successfully served over 330 youth and families.

CHILDREN’S LONG-TERM INPATIENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE (CLIP)

The North Central Washington Children’s Long-Term Inpatient Program Committee (NCWA CLIP) is composed of various agency representatives and community members that meet on a monthly basis to help guide youth and families in navigating the most intensive, publicly funded inpatient psychiatric treatment available to them.  CLIP services are designed for youth between the ages of 5 to 18 years old.  Applying for CLIP enrollment is done region by region by a locally organized CLIP committee.

Link to Washington State’s CLIP website

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS

Carelon Behavioral Health contracts with local providers to deliver services to individuals with a behavioral health need who are involved with the local criminal justice system or incarcerated in the local jails. Services are provided within the rules of the two state proviso funding sources: Criminal Justice Treatment Account and Jail Transition.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD

The North Central Washington Behavioral Health Advisory Board (NCWA BHAB) is a voluntary and community driven group that advises the North Central Washington region on local behavioral health priorities.

Link to the NCWA BHAB’s webpage

Community Resources

Click here to see a list of community resources to support individuals and families in need, such as behavioral health services, transportation and housing.