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Comprehensive Life Resources

737 Fawcett Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
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About Comprehensive Life Resources

Comprehensive Life Resources is a behavioral health service located in Tacoma, Washington. They treat people of all ages for a variety of mental health conditions including substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder. They also treat people who have mental health and addiction issues at the same time (dual diagnosis). Treatment options include medication assisted treatment (MAT) for people who experience painful withdrawal symptoms from drugs or for people with mental health conditions.

Counseling Services

You will have a full evaluation when you first come in, and you’ll be assigned a case manager. Your treatment will include both group and individual counseling sessions. They also provide skills and training development for people needing assistance finding a job. They may even be able to place you in a job.

PACT Services

The company participates in the Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT). Funded by the State of Washington, the program treats people who need mental health services often or those who have been in the justice system. These individuals can receive therapy services and peer support. PACT helps with housing assistance as well. Plus they have a team leader and a psychiatric nurse on staff to offer additional support.

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Edited by:
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Latest Reviews

Wayne “Diesel” Eldridge
1 month ago on Google
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I agree with others that the missed appointment policy is just undue and unneeded stress on already struggling people. I'm searching for a new provider rather than continue dealing with that wild policy.
steven pa brown
3 months ago on Google
5
I’ve learned so many great mental health skills here!
Neeah Williams
4 months ago on Google
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I went to Comprehensive Life Resources hoping to get help, only to be met with rudeness and zero compassion. The staff didn’t ask me why I was there or if I needed assistance—they just brushed me off and said the people who were supposed to be there were "out helping in the community." How is it that an organization meant to support people in crisis can’t even offer basic respect to someone who walks through the door asking for help? I left feeling more hopeless than when I arrived. They need to do better. People come here because they’re struggling—not to be ignored and dismissed.
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Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Rehab aftercare programs support clients as they focus on maintaining their sobriety after intensive (often inpatient) treatment. These programs adhere to a model of life-long recovery, addressing addiction disease as a chronic, relapsing condition. Rehab aftercare services vary widely based on the specific and evolving needs of the client, but often include peer coaching, relapse prevention support, and 12 step program induction. Clients, case managers, and care teams typically collaborate on long-term care plans.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Clinicians who apply motivational interviewing techniques engage with their clients as equal partners. This method avoids warnings and confrontation and instead allows clients to analyze their situation and explore their options. This technique is often used when the client feels unsure about their ability or desire to change.

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Kim Zacher

Chief Executive Officer

Shane Verhoef

Medical Director

Vicki Svensson

Nursing Director

Dan Gehl

Chief Operating/Finance Officer

Aaron Forster

Chief Technology Officer

Accreditations

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

Contact Information

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737 Fawcett Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402

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I showed up for my *previously* scheduled appointments in time... only to be turned away. Sometimes even after waiting for several hours! In the end, staff does not always communicate changes in a timely manner

Reviewed on 2/15/2019
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chantel damon
1 month ago
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If I could give zero stars, I would this place is a joke. There’s no way that this is mental health help. I was in serious crisis, and I literally called this place asking them if they offered the services that I was looking for I specifically offered evaluations, not treatment but evaluations let me say that again. I asked them if they offer evaluations that’s a big difference then getting treatment they told me yes they did. They sent me up an appointment and when I went into that appointment, the lady at the front desk told me we don’t offer such services. I don’t know who told you that and I told her the ladies name she said oh she was just a fill-in. I left that place feeling more hopeless than ever. I could not stop crying for the past three years I’ve got nothing but run around. I am convinced that there is no such thing as mental health help. Maybe only the rich people get it. And to top it all off, my husband has really good insurance . He had a good job. He’s not working anymore, but he still we still have good insurance and I still can’t get places all they do is good no more. This is why people commit suicide because there is no help out there. They only help a few people that they want to help.

Darrin Switzer
1 month ago
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I brought my daughter here who is in crisis. From the receptionist to the security guard, these folks have been nothing but helpful. Im thankful to receive help by people who are better equipped to help my child. Although we have only been here a short while, I find all the bad reviews hard to believe. We will update should our opinion change.

Wayne “Diesel” Eldridge
1 month ago
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I agree with others that the missed appointment policy is just undue and unneeded stress on already struggling people. I'm searching for a new provider rather than continue dealing with that wild policy.

steven pa brown
3 months ago
5

I’ve learned so many great mental health skills here!

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