NEW:  Partnership Access Line:  Mental Health Consultation Outreach for
Children

•        PAL is a new program, designed for you.  It is funded by the Washington
State Legislature and by the Department of Social and Health Services.

•        Primary care providers may call the toll free number (866-599-7257) during
business hours (M-F, 9-5) for any type of child mental health advice for any child
they see
-  A program assistant will ask for provider’s name and basic patient information
-  A child psychiatrist then will speak to the provider either immediately, or, if there
must be a call back, it will usually be within 10 minutes.

•        If child psychiatrist and PCP over the phone determine further consultation is
needed, a rapid appointment will be offered with the child psychiatrist for
DSHS/Healthy Options clients