Mental Health
The State Department of Health has defined mental illness as a public health issue. The Lewis County Public Health and Social Services Department created a Mental Health Liaison position with the primary role to provide leadership in improving mental and behavioral health services in Lewis County. Individual counseling is not available. The mental health liaison:
- Facilitates monthly Mental Health Coalition meetings
- Collaborates with state and local agency mental health providers
- Provides technical assistance for community programs
- Publishes quarterly mental health newsletters
- Speaks about mental health issues to community organizations
Mental Health Coalition
A group of providers and community members interested in improving the mental wellness of Lewis County residents. Read ourCharter Statement.
- Gatekeeper of the Lewis County Mental Health Strategic Plan
- Meets monthly
- Open to the public
- To join, contact Carolyn Price, 360-740-1430, Carolyn.price@lewiscountywa.gov.
Lewis County Mental Health Coalition Newsletter
Published quarterly, simply click on the links below for previous issues:
Mental Health Providers in the area:
Southwest Washington Association of Behavioral Health provider list.
Information about mental health care and recovery from across the state and country:
Washington Community Mental Health Council: http://wcmhcnet.org/resources.html
Contact:
Carolyn Price, MSW
Lewis
County Public Health and
Social Services
360 NW North St,
Chehalis WA 98532
Phone: 360-740-1430
Fax: 360-740-1145
Carolyn.price@lewiscountywa.gov