Mental Health Wraparound Services

Wraparound is a coordinated planning process that leads to an individualized care plan and development of a child and family team.  It is for youth and families who have tried everything in the past, and have still not met with success.  Plans may include a mix of natural supports such as family and friends, as well as formal supports.  The Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) Action Plan provides funds to support these services.

Eligibility

Any child or youth (up to age 21) experiencing an emotional and/or behavioral disturbance, including substance use or abuse, is eligible for the program if he/she:

• resides in King County
• receives services from two or more of these child serving systems - child welfare, developmental disabilities, juvenile justice, mental health, special education programs, substance abuse 
• would benefit from wraparound, and
• agrees, both the youth and family, to participate in the wraparound process.  

Also eligible is any child or youth residing in King County (up to age 17.5) who has a severe emotional or behavioral disturbance who has been receiving mental health services appropriate to their needs across multiple life domains and is considering admission to a more restrictive setting such as the Children's Long-term Inpatient Program (CLIP).

Service Providers

Service providers and the areas they cover are:

• Center for Human Services - Shoreline, Northshore, Lake Washington, Riverview and Skykomish School Districts
• Community Psychiatric Clinic - Seattle School District north of Madison Street and west of the Duwamish River
• Sound Mental Health - Bellevue, Mercer Island, Renton, Issaquah and Snoqualmie Valley School Districts
• Therapeutic Health Services - Seattle School Districts south of Madison Street and east of the Duwamish River, Tukwila, Highline and Vashon Island School Districts
• Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation - Federal Way, Kent, Tahoma, Auburn and Enumclaw School Districts

Click here for a map of the service areas by provider.

Referral Process

There is a centralized referral process through the Mental Health, Chemical Abuse and Dependency Services Division Wraparound Program Specialist.  Referrals will be prioritized based on need. Due to limited capacity, there will be a waitlist.

• Wraparound Application (Word)
• Authorization for Mutual Exchange of Confidential Authorization (Word)

All completed applications shall be sent to:

Wraparound Program Specialist, 401 Fifth Avenue, Suite 400, Seattle WA  98104 or via fax at 206-205-1634

For questions or additional information call 206-263-8957.