Fairfax has served the behavioral health needs to the Greater Puget Sound area for more than 80 years
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08/07/2025
Welcome to Anita Vallée. Anita is a licensed independent clinical social worker who was recently promoted to director of clinical services at Fairfax Behavioral Hospital. Ms. Vallée comes with a wealth of experience, having graduated from Walla Walla University with a master of social work, as well as having experience in a number of diverse settings, which include working with adults, adolescents, and children in inpatient and outpatient settings. Anita has also worked as an emergency department crisis intervention counselor and managed a mental health department in a county jail.
We are happy to have you join our team, Anita!
08/06/2025
U.S. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene visited our hospital this week, guided by Patrick Wilder, CEO of Fairfax Behavioral Health. The purpose of the visit was to showcase our facility, visit our newly reopened adolescent unit, discuss important healthcare issues, and build upon our legacy of serving this community for over 90 years.
Congresswoman DelBene expressed interest in learning about our services and gaining insights into the individuals we serve. She also had the opportunity to meet with many members of our dedicated and talented team. It was an honor to host Congresswoman DelBene. Learn more about the care and services we provide: https://fairfaxhospital.com/
07/21/2025
This is our first time sponsoring the 8th Annual Veteran Su***de Prevention Poker Run. Kamber was excited to share information about our program and services for veterans and their families. Big thanks to the Tacoma Vet Center who provided us with gun lock to distribute at the event.
07/18/2025
We had our quarterly meeting with Frank Couch, LMFT, SUDP, SAP - Involuntary Commitment Act Coordinator for King County Department of Community and Human Services. During our meeting, we discussed strengthening our partnership to better serve the communities we serve.
07/16/2025
We sponsored the 13th Annual Health Fair for the Somali Health Board. There was also a ribbon cutting ceremony where we met with Congressman Adam Smith and Dr. Ahmed Al, the Executive Director for the Somali Health Board. Fairfax's own Hussein Mberwa, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, is a former board member and brought out his family to join at our resource table.
07/15/2025
We recently had our first town hall meeting where Patrick Wilder introduced himself as the new CEO. He discussed safety, our reputation, community opportunities and years of service recognition.
07/14/2025
Welcome to Dr. Robert Weir, our new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Weir is a board certified neurohospitalist and inpatient psychiatrist. He holds the rank of Major in the U.S. Army Reserve.
He pioneered the Combined Neurology & Psychiatry Residency Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident and completed NIH-Funded research in psychoneuroimmunology and neuromodulation. His diverse background includes service as a U.S. Marine, experience as an Ironman triathlete and work in public policy advocacy.
07/11/2025
Welcome to Patrick Wilder, the new CEO for Fairfax Behavioral Health! He is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 25 years of experience leading psychiatric hospitals and behavioral health service operations. He has a deep expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management and quality improvement.
Patrick is deeply committed to patient safety and organizational integrity. He considers himself lucky to call Pacific Northwest his home and when he is not traveling, he can usually be found on a river with a fly rod in hand.
We are thrilled to have you leading our team, Patrick!
07/10/2025
We extend a warm Fairfax farewell to Dr. Beattey, who has served as our Chief Operating Officer. While he steps away from his operational role, we’re pleased that he will continue to support our team and remain active on the medical staff as a consulting psychologist.
Thank you, Dr. Beattey, for your leadership, energy and steadfast commitment to mental health in our community.
07/09/2025
We are now accepting adolescent boys ages 13-17 for inpatient and outpatient services at our facility. To learn more, please visit http://spklr.io/6185BDWsV. If you or someone you know needs help, we are here!
06/19/2025
Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience and the ongoing pursuit of justice. We honor the history, reflect on the struggle and recommit to building a more equitable future for all.
06/11/2025
Olivia Akowuah, from our team, recently attended the Merrill Gardens Senior Living Annual Resource Fair in Burien. During this fair, there were discussions about mental health for seniors and the challenges many families face.
If you know of a senior adult who may need mental health support, we are here for you. Call us today to schedule a no-cost assessment.
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Founded in 1930, Fairfax has served the behavioral health needs to the Greater Puget Sound for more than 89 years. As a result, we are continuously building a reputation for providing the best and most compassionate patient-centered care. Fairfax Health operates a 157-bed, standalone psychiatric hospital, located in Kirkland, WA. Six units provide specialized treatment for behavioral health and co-occurring disorders (mental illness and substance abuse) at the Kirkland behavioral hospital. Detoxification services are offered for both adolescents and adults.
Fairfax operates a 30-bed adult general psychiatric hospital, located in Everett, WA. This psychiatric hospital is located on the seventh floor of the Providence Medical Center’s Pacific campus. Fairfax also operates a 34-bed behavioral hospital on the campus of Evergreen Health Monroe. Voluntarily and involuntarily admitted patients are cared for at all Fairfax locations.
We have helped serve our community for nearly 90 years. We have expanded our facilities and services over time and are able to serve our entire community by meeting each patient’s needs. Patient recovery is a top priority to the staff at Fairfax. We are committed to a supportive environment, an ongoing plan for long-term sobriety and improved mental health. We are dedicated to educating the public the value of mental health by identifying and treating behavioral illnesses, addictions and their impact on people’s lives.
Treatment services include screening, orientation, assessment and referral, detoxification, treatment planning, crisis intervention, consultation, voluntary hospitalization, involuntary hospitalization, outpatient day treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and education. We also offer individual, family and group counseling for those engaged in our programs.
