What is MHIP?
Integration & Collaboration
The Mental Health Integration Program is a state-wide, patient-centered, integrated program serving clients with medical, mental health, and substance abuse needs. The program provides:
- High quality mental health screening and treatment
- An evidence- and outcome-based model of collaborative stepped care to treat common mental disorders
Results-oriented
Since the start of the program in January 2008, MHIP has served over 20,000 patients and provided psychiatric consultations to more than 11,000 patients of all ages across Washington State. Ongoing evaluation has shown substantial improvements in coordinated care and mental health outcomes.
Funding
- The Washington State Legislature provides dedicated funding to Community Health Plan of Washington to provide mental health services to clients on Disability Lifeline around the state.
- In King County, the Veterans and Human Services Levy, Children's Health Initiative, and Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Action Plan increase access to MHIP through community health centers, public health centers, and other safety-net clinics.
Training
Since 2008, MHIP has offered training and workforce development for integration in health care for over 200 professionals state-wide. Ongoing training takes place monthly for a growing number of mental health professionals across the state.
Targeted Populations Statewide
Individuals receiving time-limited benefits via Disability Lifeline for a physical or mental illness-related disability.
Targeted Populations in King County
- Veterans and their families
- The uninsured
- Low-income mothers and their children
- Low-income older adults
- Other high-risk individuals and families who lack health insurance