Our Services

At PNW Roots Behavior Therapy and Counseling, we provide trauma-informed, person-centered support for individuals with developmental, behavioral, and emotional challenges. Working in homes and communities, we focus on building life skills, fostering independence, and preventing crisis. Each support plan is tailored in collaboration with individuals, families, and care teams to promote lasting growth and stability.

We are a contracted provider through Washington State’s Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). If you are a DDA client and authorized for services such as Life Skills, Staff and Family Consultation, or Crisis Prevention and Intervention Stabilization, you are entitled to receive care through PNW Roots—at no cost to you.

In addition to our DDA contracts, we are also an approved provider under the Governor’s Office HB 1580 initiative, which offers specialized stabilization services for individuals experiencing high-risk behavioral or placement challenges.

We provide individualized, in-home and community-based support to help clients build essential life skills and achieve greater independence.
Areas of focus include:

  • Self-advocacy and empowerment

  • Personal safety and daily living skills

  • Emotional regulation and healthy relationships

  • Community navigation and inclusion

Life Skills

Staff & Family Consultation

This service offers guidance and coaching to families and care teams. Instead of working directly with the client, we equip caregivers with tools to better support the individual in their life.
We provide:

  • Behavior and communication strategies

  • Transition planning support

  • Collaboration with care teams

  • Resource navigation and referrals

CPIS (Crisis Prevention Intervention Stabilization)

When someone is experiencing a crisis while hospitalized, in a treatment facility, incarcerated, or at immediate risk of institutionalization, our team steps in with immediate, short-term support to restore safety and stability. CPIS services are non-waiver based and must be authorized through the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA).

Support includes:

  • Crisis prevention planning

  • In-the-moment de-escalation and intervention

  • Stabilization and follow-up care

  • Coordination with families, counselors, and care teams

Specialized Support Services - Under HB 1580

Who Can Submit a Referral Under HB 1580?

Referrals may be submitted by a wide range of individuals and professionals, including:

  • The child in crisis or their family

  • Advocates or educators

  • Law enforcement officers

  • DCYF or DDA representatives

  • Health Care Authority (HCA) staff

  • Contracted service providers

  • Managed Care Organization (MCO) representatives

  • Youth and Young Adult Housing Response Team (YYAHRT)

  • Kids Mental Health WA team

  • Health care providers

PNW Roots partners with Washington State’s HB 1580 initiative to provide trauma-informed behavioral support for children and youth (ages 17 and under) experiencing complex emotional and behavioral crises. These services aim to reduce hospital stays without medical necessity, prevent placement disruptions, and help stabilize children in their home or community. Referrals for HB 1580 services must be submitted directly through the Washington State DDA using the official 1580 application process.

In-Home & Community-Based Respite
Support during daily routines, appointments, transportation, and recreational activities—designed to build independence and reduce caregiver stress.

Overnight Respite (8:00 PM – 8:00 AM)
Nighttime monitoring, sleep support, and behavior management to ensure safety and allow caregivers & families to rest.

In-Hospital Consultation & Discharge Planning
Coordination with hospital teams, case managers, and families to ensure a safe, supported return home after a behavioral health crisis.

24-Hour On-Call Crisis Response
Immediate in-person support for behavioral emergencies, including de-escalation, temporary respite, and collaboration with emergency services if needed.

Working Within the 1580 System

Our services are part of Washington’s HB 1580 initiative—a statewide collaboration involving DDA, DCYF, HCA, and others. Referrals may come from families, providers, educators, law enforcement, or other care team members.

Together, we help children access timely, effective support that promotes long-term stability and wellbeing.