Youth Services
Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare provides a comprehensive range of mental health services tailored to support children, adolescents, and families in need of dedicated support and specialized solutions.
Services are tailored in intensity to meet the unique needs of each child or family. Our youth programs include outpatient counseling, school-based counseling, and the Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) program, all designed to provide flexible, individualized support.
Outpatient & School-Based Services
Outpatient services are provided from our office in Omak, virtually with our telehealth providers, or in schools.
School-based services are reflective of the outpatient services offered from our office. In-person school-based counseling services are offered in the Oroville, Tonasket, Omak, Okanogan, Methow Valley, Pateros, and Brewster school districts. For districts that do not have an OBHC staff member regularly on-sight services will be offered virtually so youth can remain in the school setting. The location for services is based on the needs of the child or family.
Outpatient and school-based services are tailored to the needs of each child and/or family.
Services may include:
Mental health evaluation
Individual, group, and family therapy
Case management
Parenting support and education
Psychiatric medication management
Crisis management
Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe)
WISe is a voluntary, home and community-based program for youth (ages 0–21) with complex behavioral health needs. It offers individualized support for children and families facing significant emotional or behavioral challenges—delivered in the environments where they feel most comfortable.
Services are provided by a collaborative care team and are designed to help families succeed in the least restrictive setting possible.
The WISe program brings together natural supports (like family members, friends, or faith leaders) and professional team members (such as therapists, care coordinators, school staff, or probation officers) to develop a plan tailored to your child and family’s unique needs.
Key features include:
Intensive mental health services that prioritize wellness, safety, and long-term stability
A personalized care plan that respects your family’s culture, strengths, and preferences
Flexible support—services can take place at home, school, or wherever works best for your family (including service availability in the evening)
Crisis support available when you need it most
Care coordination to connect you with resources and reduce family stress
Eligibility:
Your child or youth may qualify if they:
Are 21 years old or younger
Have complex behavioral or mental health needs
Have Medicaid or are Medicaid-eligible
Complete a Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) screening*
*Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare (OBHC) can complete the evaluation and screening to determine eligibility. To learn more or schedule a screening, call or visit our office in Omak.
Your WISe team:
Once enrolled, your child and family will be supported by a dedicated WISe team, which may include:
A child and family therapist
A care coordinator
A family partner or youth peer
A crisis support team
This team works with you to develop and carry out a care plan aligned with your goals—whether that's stabilizing at home, reducing risky behaviors, improving school outcomes, or strengthening family relationships.
How to enroll or refer a child or youth to WISe:
Anyone can make a referral. This includes parents, caregivers, school staff, doctors, case managers, or community members. To refer:
Call or visit our office to request a CANS screening.
Schedule a time that works for your family (in person or by phone) to complete your evaluation and CANS screening.
Based on the results, we’ll guide you through the next steps.