Planned Respite

Some clients (or their families) simply need a break.  The client can come to Fircrest for a two week "vacation".  While they are here, they are assigned to a specific unit and live, work, and play as a part of the family.  A full medical/dental and psychological evaluation of the client is conducted.  All services that Fircrest provides to its permanent clients are made available to the short term respite clients while they are here and even after they have left by receiving services through our Outreach Program.

Responding to Individuals in Crisis

Other respite clients come to Fircrest in severe crisis and their providers unable to support them. A Fircrest interdiscplinary team with expertise in dealing with difficult client problems provides the support required to stabilize the situation.  Some clients have returned to the community provider quickly, while others have remained at Fircrest  waiting for an appropriate community placement.

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What Services Does Fircrest Provide?

Comprehensive Services in one setting
Support in a functional living environment
Comprehensive behavioral assessment
Comprehensive medical assessment
Individualized complex positive behavioral support plan
Psychoactive medication adjustment
Medical treatment
Coordination with Community supports

Where have the individuals come from?

From all the regions in Western Washington
From family homes, Adult Family Homes, and Intensive Tenant Support
From local hospitals and Psychiatric E & T centers
From Western State hospital
From jails in Regions 3, 4, and 5

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