WFSE is calling for sustainable funding for our members at American Behavioral Health Systems (ABHS), who help Washingtonians rebuild their lives at some of their most difficult moments. 

DOC and Medicaid reimbursement rates are no longer sufficient to keep a stable and experienced workforce at ABHS. 

WFSE ABHS members provide substance use disorder treatment, recovery support, counseling, and reentry services that help people overcome addiction, reconnect with their families, and successfully return to their communities.  

Behavioral health workers build trust with patients, coordinate treatment plans, and provide the support necessary for long-term recovery. When providers struggle to recruit and retain staff, treatment capacity and entire communities suffer. 

Investing in behavioral health treatment helps strengthen public safety, improve health outcomes, reduce recidivism, and support families across Washington. 

WFSE's ABHS workers see firsthand how treatment changes lives, and their voices are critical to ensuring lawmakers understand what is at stake for the people, families, and communities that depend on these services. 

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