24/7 Psychiatry Consultation Line
Healthcare providers in Washington can call for free 24/7 clinical advice from UW psychiatrists regarding adult patients with mental health or substance use conditions: 877-WA-PSYCH (877-927-7924)
FOR HOSPITALS
Join the ScalaNW network.
By enrolling in ScalaNW you will have technical assistance for implementation of a hospital or emergency department MOUD program, and access to 24/7 follow-up appointment scheduling. Joining is simple, free, and non-contractual, and we will tailor our support to the needs of your organization.
FOR PATIENTS
Stay safe while using or going through withdrawal.
Practical advice you can use now to reduce your risk of overdose.
“The Washington State Department of Health is thrilled to partner with the Health Care Authority as they launch the ScalaNW Emergency Department Bridge program. By offering 24/7 support to health providers caring for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), the leading cause of death among Washingtonians 18-44 years of age, we can save lives from overdose.”
Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH
Former WA Secretary of Health
“Emergency physicians have the unique opportunity to engage patients in treatment when they are often the readiest to accept help, whether after an overdose or when dealing with a complication from their opioid use disorder. This is the time to start them on treatment and help to end the cycle they feel stuck in.”
Dr. Nathan Schlicher, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
Emergency physician, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
“MOUD is probably the most powerful tool available to us to stem the tide of overdose deaths from narcotics. Nothing else decreases the mortality from overdose like buprenorphine and methadone. It is important that all providers in the ED have the tools and support that they need to be able to offer this life-saving option to their patients.”
Chris Buresh, MD, MPH, DTM&H
Emergency physician, UW, Harborview and Seattle Children's
“Not everyone will want medications to treat opioid use disorder, but everyone should have access to them, especially immediately after overdose when patients are at the highest risk of death. ScalaNW is an incredibly important step to expanding access to evidence-based interventions across our state.”
Dr. Callan Fockele, MD, MS
Senior Medical Lead for the DESC Opioid Recovery and Care Access (ORCA) Center
ScalaNW is a program of the Washington State Health Care Authority.
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