I have a family member or friend who has a mental illness / a chemical abuse problem, and I am worried about him or her. What help is available in King County?
First of all, ask yourself if the person may be a danger to himself/herself or others. If so, call 911. If your friend or family member is already enrolled in the public mental health or substance abuse service systems, suggest that they call their case manager right away. If the person is low-income, but not currently enrolled in Medicaid, the first step is to call and make an appointment at the nearest DSHS Community Service Office to discuss enrollment. If the person has Medicaid and is not yet enrolled and wants a referral to a community agency nearest to them, call Mental Health Client Services at 1-800-790-9049 or the 24-hour Alcohol/Drug Hotline (Seattle area 722-3700 or toll-free 1-800-562-1240) for assistance. You don’t have to have your Medicaid card yet as long as you have an appointment to be evaluated, in order to make an appointment with an agency. Internet or phone resources for information and referral include the Crisis Clinic hotline (1-86604CRISIS) or the 24-hour Alc
