University of Washington psychiatry consultation line is now open to non-prescribers

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 02/10/2023 12:00 AM PST

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UW psychiatry consultation line is now open to non-prescribers

The Health Care Authority (HCA) is sending you this information on behalf of our partners at the University of Washington.

What is the psychiatry consultation line?

The University of Washington (UW) psychiatry consultation line (PCL) is a free provider-to-provider resource funded by the State of Washington. It connects health care providers throughout Washington with UW psychiatrists to expand support for treating adult patients with mental health and substance use disorders.

Now any prescribing or non-prescribing health, mental health or substance use care provider in Washington may call to consult with PCL psychiatrists about their adult patients with mental health or substance use conditions for free.

PCL psychiatrists can answer questions regarding mental health and substance use assessment, diagnostic clarification, and medication management.

Call or schedule

Call 877-WA-PSYCH (877-927-7924) or schedule ahead using Calendly.
24/7 for prescribers.
8-5 Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) for non-prescribers.

Spread the word

Know a provider who needs support treating adult patients with mental health or substance use disorders? Forward this message and share the news!

Additional psychiatry consultation lines

Coupled with PAL for Kids and Perinatal PCL (PAL for Moms) – specialty psychiatry consultation lines focused on children and adolescents and pregnant or post-partum patients – UW Psychiatry has developed a robust psychiatric consultation system to help health care providers who are seeing an increased caseload of patients with mental health and substance use conditions.

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program, and the COFA Islander Health Care Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

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