The Jail Technical Assistance Program provides informational support to Washington jails in the following areas: Pre and post-book options, identification of need and access to treatment, guidelines for administration of involuntary medication, continuity of care, use of segregation, transition planning, crisis de-escalation, and more. Our team of expert consultants and trainers may be contacted at jailassistance@dshs.wa.gov. Click here for more information.
The Jail Technical Assistance Program provides informational support and training primarily to jails in Washington. Our training is also available to healthcare providers who support people with mental health conditions in jail and/or who are transitioning into the community.
For more information on community support, visit the Washington State Health Care Authority website or call the Washington State Recovery Help Line at 360-725-1500. For additional information, contact jailassistance@dshs.wa.gov.
DSHS has a process for expedited admission into DSHS facilities for court-ordered competency evaluation and restoration. For more information about this process, see the Triage Consultation and Expedited Admission page. You may also contact the Jail Technical Assistance Program at jailassistance@dshs.wa.gov.
Visit the Health Care Authority website to see behavioral health treatment options. You can also call the HCA at 1-800-562-3022.
Our team provides informational support and training on this process. Information can be found in our best practices guidebook and at our training website.
Our team provides informational support and training on this process. Additional information can be found on this page and in our best practices guidebook.
Transportation is arranged by the hospital or by the restoration treatment facility, in coordination with the jail transportation department.
Our program does not provide direct funding, however further information is available on our resources page.
Our team provides informational support and training on crisis de-escalation. Additional information can be found in our best practices guidebook and with this presentation.
Email us at jailassistance@dshs.wa.gov.