“After I was admitted to the hospital, my service provider said they would no longer serve me. Now I have no place to live!”
DD Ombuds receives complaints from hospitals around the state for situations such as this. It is a big problem, not just in Washington, but around the country. For more info, check out these articles.
https://khn.org/news/for-thousands-of-autistic-teens-hospital-ers-serve-as-home/
If you or someone you know who is receiving DD services has been abandoned at a hospital, you can submit a complaint by filling out this form, or by calling our complaint line at 833–727–8900.