“The mission of the Mental Health Division is to promote recovery and safety.”
Eastern State Hospital
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Mission Statement:
Eastern State Hospital is a key partner in assisting adults
with psychiatric illness in their recovery through expert inpatient treatment
whenever needs exceed community resources.
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Vision:
By embracing the core values and principles of a recovery model, ESH
provides services that empower individuals, instill hope and support
self-discovery and independence. Recovery is the personal process of
living a satisfying, hopeful and contributing life while managing the
challenges of a psychiatric illness.
Eastern State Hospital Overview:
Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is a state psychiatric hospital fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. ESH provides a complete range of services for persons with mental illness.
Eastern State Hospital is a partner with individuals, families, advocates, community healthcare providers, regional support networks, employee organizations, educational organizations, and local and state government systems to provide services to individuals in 21 eastern Washington counties.
The hospital provides inpatient treatment to adults on three treatment units. The Adult Psychiatric Unit serves adults who are experiencing acute or chronic psychiatric illness. The Geropsychiatric Unit serves adults age 50 and over and those who have special medical and/or physical needs. The Forensic Services Unit provides evaluation and treatment for adults referred to the hospital by the judicial system (Court Order form) and runs the Community Competency Evaluation Program.
Eastern State Hospital participates with the Washington Institute for Mental Illness Research and Training, Washington State University, Eastern Washington University, North Idaho College, Community Colleges of Spokane and the University of Washington to provide training for a variety of disciplines.
Workshops are held periodically at the hospital including the Family Education Workshop. Any interested person is welcome to attend. Please contact (509) 299-4408 for information regarding these workshops.
Visitors are encouraged and welcome to visit every day of the year. Please contact the hospital for visiting hours and requirements for each unit.
If you want to talk with a staff member, please contact the hospital and make an appointment prior to your visit.
Eastern State Hospital employs a variety of clinical disciplines and support services staff. Please contact the hospital's personnel office at (509) 299-4460 if you are interested in employment.
Volunteers
Volunteers are considered an integral part of the hospital's operation and are actively recruited throughout the year. Contact the volunteer coordinator at (509) 299-4280 if you are interested in volunteering.Individual or group tours to the hospital and museum can be arranged by calling the hospital’s volunteer coordinator at (509) 299-4280.
Directions to the hospital can be obtained by calling (509) 299-3121 can be printed off along with the map to Eastern State Hospital.
PO Box 800
Maple Street
Mail Stop B 32-23
Medical Lake, WA 99022-0800
Phone: (509) 565-4000
Fax: (509) 299-7015
Website: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/mentalhealth/esh.shtml
Email: ESHInfo@dshs.wa.gov
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For more ways to get in touch with the Department of Mental Health Services, go to the DSHS Contact Information Web page. Mental Health Related Questions Contact:
