Jamestown Evaluation

Opening in 2026 on the Jamestown Healing Campus

Jamestown Evaluation and Treatment Center

Serving Clallam and Jefferson counties.
The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe is proud to break ground on a state-of-the-art 16-bed Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment Center, providing critical services for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms.

Serving adult male and female patients within Clallam and Jefferson Counties, along with Native American patients. The facility will offer 24-hour care to stabilize mental health and help patients transition back to their community or into other care programs.

A Vision for the Future: Construction Timeline

Groundbreaking
Early October 2024
Completion and Operations
Anticipated in the first quarter of 2026
Collaborative Effort
This facility is the result of collaboration between the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, the State of Washington, and local healthcare leaders, including Olympic Medical Center and Peninsula Behavioral Health.

Our Mission

To address the growing behavioral health crisis and create a healing space for our community, fostering resilience and providing vital support for those in need. “Our Tribe’s vision is to create a healing space for the entire community,” says Brent Simcosky, Chief Executive Officer, Jamestown HealthCARE. “This facility will improve access to care and provide essential services to those in crisis.”

What We Offer

Our focus is on helping individuals recover in a safe and supportive environment, preparing them
to transition back to their homes or community-based programs.

Psychiatric Evaluations

Comprehensive assessments to determine the best course of action for individuals in crisis.

24/7 Care

Immediate, around-the-clock support to help stabilize severe mental health symptoms.

Therapeutic Programs

Group and individual therapy to promote healing and recovery.

Medication Management

Personalized care plans, including the administration of necessary medications.

Why It Matters

Supporting Mental Health in Clallam and Jefferson Counties

As of December 2021, the State of Washington had 28 freestanding Evaluation and Treatment (E&T) centers – none of which are located in Clallam or Jefferson counties. In both Counties, fatal overdose rates per 100,000 residents are significantly higher than the state average and continue to rise. Notably, Clallam County, home to nearly 75% of the Peninsula’s population, has the third-highest drug overdose death rate in the entire state.

Residents of the Olympic Peninsula are also more likely to require behavioral health evaluation and treatment compared to the average Washingtonian, and suicide rates in the region significantly exceed state averages. The lack of available inpatient or residential behavioral health beds poses a critical challenge. Individuals requiring mental health treatment under the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) often remain in acute care hospitals, awaiting transfer to a suitable facility when a bed becomes available. This approach is fragmented, temporary, ineffective, and costly. The high utilization of emergency rooms, hospitalizations, and doctor visits places a substantial strain on the entire healthcare delivery system.

Resources

Additional Resources for Community Members
We understand the importance of accessible information for individuals and families dealing with mental health challenges. Below are some useful resources to support community members:

News & Updates

Construction Progress
Groundbreaking Ceremony

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe will officially break ground on the new Evaluation and Treatment …

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