Ryther’s Juvenile Detention Mental Health Services team works within the King County Juvenile Detention Center in Seattle’s Central District neighborhood. This program provides specialized care for detained youth, focusing on their mental health and well-being during and after their time in detention.

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Who We Serve

This program is designed for youth detained within the King County Juvenile Detention Center. It addresses the unique challenges faced by these individuals and supports their mental health needs during detention and as they transition back into the community.

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Program Features

 

• Direct Services for Youth:

  • Mental Health Treatment

  • Individual and Group Therapy

  • Crisis Support

  • Suicide and Homicide Risk Assessments

  • Discharge Planning and Case Management

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• Collaboration and Care Coordination:

  • Ryther staff collaborates with psychiatric and primary care providers within the Detention Health Center to ensure comprehensive care. In partnership with the Juvenile Justice Assessment Team (JJAT), juvenile detention and court staff, inpatient facilities, and other systems, Ryther provides referrals and ensures clients’ needs—such as physical health, psychiatric treatment, and psychological services—are met.

 

• Training for Juvenile Detention Staff:

  • Youth Development

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • Mental Health

 

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Program Goals

• Address the mental health needs of detained youth.

• Build community connections to support youth during and after detention.

• Provide a seamless transition for youth back into their communities with appropriate resources and care plans.

 

 

Program Schedule

Services are delivered on-site at the King County Juvenile Detention Center, with schedules tailored to the needs of individual youth and detention staff training programs.