Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care — Renton & Kent
Community mental health and substance use treatment — counseling for children through seniors, psychiatric care, outpatient substance use treatment for adults 18 and over, medication-assisted treatment, and 24/7 crisis support (regional crisis line (206) 461-3222, or 988). At Renton: mental health care, including walk-in intakes, and substance use intensive outpatient programs and groups. Walk-in substance use assessments are held at other clinics (Kent on Mondays), not at Renton. Designated a certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC), announced June 2026, which commits it to serving people regardless of ability to pay. Services: outpatient mental health counseling (individual, family, group), psychiatric services, substance use treatment, medication-assisted treatment, co-occurring disorder care, 24/7 crisis support, inpatient substance use treatment at Recovery Place Kent.
Where: 221 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA 98057 (also 325 W Gowe St, Kent 98032; Auburn, Federal Way, Midway/Des Moines sites)
Hours: Renton and Kent clinics: Mon-Thu 8:30am-6:30pm; Fri 8:30am-5pm; call center 7:30am-6:30pm. Intakes are available Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm, though availability varies. Walk-in substance use assessments: check in 8:30-10:00am, or until the day's slots are full, at Kent on Mondays (Meridian Tue, Federal Way Thu, Auburn Fri).
Languages: Free interpreter services can be arranged for appointments; tell staff when you schedule.
Accessibility: Downtown Renton and downtown Kent offices near transit
Cost: Valley Cities says it serves all patients regardless of ability to pay, with discounts for essential services based on family size and income. Its client handbook says sliding-scale discounts need approval and are limited. Insurance is verified before appointments (bring your card; a state ID may be requested), and copays are due at the visit. Medicaid is accepted; ask about other insurance. Local news (July 2026) reports a fuller sliding fee for uninsured and underinsured people is expected once the CCBHC transition is complete by January 2027.
Who can use: Mental health care for children (ages 1-18), teens, adults and seniors; substance use treatment for adults 18 and over. For a walk-in substance use assessment you must bring a picture ID and your current prescriptions. People are seen first come, first served and are screened for the required documents before being seen. Legal or DUI-related assessments need extra records, such as criminal history, driving abstract, police report and court contacts. If you need an interpreter or other accommodation, tell staff.