Haven Treatment Center Achieves IMD Certification, Expanding Access to Residential Care

VANCOUVER, Wash. - Aug. 3, 2026 - PRLog -- Haven Treatment Center is proud to announce that it has officially received Institution for Mental Diseases (IMD) Certification from the Washington State Health Care Authority, marking a significant milestone in the organization's commitment to providing high-quality residential behavioral health services for children and adolescents.

The IMD determination recognizes Haven Treatment Center as a qualifying residential behavioral health facility under applicable federal Medicaid guidelines. This designation strengthens Haven's ability to partner with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, commercial health plans, and community stakeholders to improve access to medically necessary behavioral health treatment for youth across Washington State.

Located in Vancouver, Washington, Haven Treatment Center is a 30-bed residential treatment center serving children and adolescents ages 5–17 who require intensive psychiatric and behavioral health care. The facility provides comprehensive, trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment in a safe and structured therapeutic environment designed to help young people stabilize, heal, and successfully transition back to their families and communities.

"Our mission has always been to ensure that children and adolescents experiencing serious mental health challenges receive the care they need without unnecessary barriers," said Margie Barilla, CEO of Haven Treatment Center. "Receiving IMD Certification is an important achievement that reinforces our commitment to clinical excellence and allows us to expand partnerships that increase access to lifesaving behavioral health services for families throughout Washington."

Haven Treatment Center offers a comprehensive continuum of residential behavioral health services, including:

• 24-hour psychiatric residential treatment
• Comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral health assessments
• Individual, group, and family therapy
• Medication management
• Trauma-informed treatment
• Educational and life skills programming
• Family engagement and discharge planning
• Care coordination with community providers and schools

The IMD Certification reflects Haven Treatment Center's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement while addressing the growing demand for pediatric and adolescent behavioral health services.

As communities across Washington continue to face shortages of residential behavioral health capacity, Haven remains dedicated to working collaboratively with healthcare providers, managed care organizations, hospitals, schools, child welfare agencies, and community partners to ensure timely access to treatment for youth experiencing acute mental health needs.

For referral information, contracting opportunities, or additional information about Haven Treatment Center's residential behavioral health programs, please vist:

Haven Treatment Center
www.haventreatmentcenter.com