Visitor Information

Due to COVID-19 infection control protocols please contact 509-565-4000 to check the status of in person visits.

Eastern State Hospital recognizes that family and other support system members are vital to the health and recovery of patients. Therefore, every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate patient visitors.  ESH is committed to provide ample opportunity for visitation, with privacy, except where limitations must be imposed for clinical, safety, or legal reasons.

Directions to Eastern State Hospital

Location of Hospital Units and Wards - Eastlake Building

Phone number - 509-565-4000

 Adult Psychiatric Units - APU - Involuntary civilly committed patients

  • Ward 1 North 1
  • Ward 2 North 1
  • Ward 3 North 1

Forensic Services Unit - FSU - Court ordered patients

  • Ward 1 North 3
  • Ward 2 North 3
  • Ward 3 North 3
  • Ward 1 South 1
  • Ward 2 South 1
  • Ward 3 South 1

Location of Hospital Units and Wards - Westlake Building

Phone number - 509-565-4000

Geropsychiatric Unit - GPU - 50 and older patients (or patients who have other medical concerns)

  • B Ward
  • D Ward
  • E  Ward

Habilitative Mental Health Unit - Dually diagnosed patients

Visiting Hours

  • Monday through Friday - 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday - 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Holidays - 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Additional Visitor Information

Visitor Guidelines