Psychiatric Assessment Team

The Fairfax Psychiatric Assessment Team (P.A.T.) is available to assess, triage, and refer individuals who are experiencing severe emotional, psychiatric, behavioral, and/or substance abuse problems. The escalation of a crisis may be prevented by calling the Fairfax P.A.T. The team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Psychiatric Assessment Team Features

• Assessments are provided as a community service by P.A.T. evaluators who are registered mental health counselors and trained psychologists, social workers and counselors.
• The clinicians are trained and experienced in assessing problems associated with mental health issues of children, adolescents and adults.
• Individuals are referred to appropriate community services according to need and financial resources.
• Appointments may be scheduled ahead of time at our facility.

When Is Assessment Needed?

Psychiatric assessment and referral service may be helpful for individuals or family members experiencing:

• Abuse Issues
• Anxiety
• Behavioral problems
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Job crisis
• Personality disorders
• Psychotic reactions
• School crisis
• Stress
• Suicidal thoughts or plans
• Threatening or destructive behavior

Schedule

Please call Fairfax Hospital at 425-821-2000 or 800-435-7221 to arrange for a free and confidential assessment.