Alaska
Alaska Partnership Access Line (PAL-PAK)
Program Overview:
PAL-PAK is a statewide access line, staffed M-F 7AM-4PM, prioritizing live answer/direct connections to child psychiatrists from Seattle Children's/University of Washington. Any state prescriber role provider can call, without formal enrollment, about any youth in their care. Services include telephone consults, community resource identification, an option for televideo assessments, 3 times a year provider CME events, and a freely distributed Care Guide for primary care mental health service delivery including rating scales and parent handouts. HelpMeGrow Alaska is the PAL PAK program's local outreach and community resources partner.
Services Offered:
Telephone Consultation
Face-to-Face/Telehealth Clinical Consultation
Patient Care Coordination/Resources and Referral Services
Primary Contact: Robert Hilt
Email: robert.hilt@seattlechildrens.org
Year started: 2018
HRSA Awardee: Yes
Does the program provide state-wide coverage? Yes
Funding: Private Foundation, HRSA
Program Materials:
N/A
Last Update: April 12, 2021