Fairfax Behavioral Health
Monica Shoemaker currently works as an UR Coordinator at Fairfax Behavioral Health since October 2021. Prior to this, Monica held various roles at Crisis Connections starting from July 2019, where Monica provided crisis intervention and support for individuals in need. Furthermore, Monica has also worked as an English/Social Services Tutor at Lake Washington Institute of Technology and as a Student Intern at Residence XII. Monica holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Behavioral Healthcare and an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Social and Human Services from Lake Washington Institute of Technology.
Fairfax Behavioral Health
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.