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Western State Hospital

Our students find a new lease on life through this door....
A glass door can been seen through a brick archway. To the right of the door, a sign reads 'Patient Education/Education Services'

Patient and Family Education

The Patient and Family Education department at Western State Hospital teaches basic academic and life skills to patients and helps their families to understand and support them by offering a variety of individual classes and providing educational information to patients and families.

Some of our friendly and helpful staff!
A group of women stand together in a sunlit room.

Supported Education

Pierce College Supported Education provides support services to consumers of mental health agencies who wish to pursue formal education at any level. On-going support services are also available to students.

Free, non-credit preparatory classes include: