Cowlitz Family Health Center, located in Longview, Washington provides a full continuum of care for individuals pursuing recovery from substance use disorders. With specialties in outpatient services and intensive residential treatments, what we notice most about them is their intravenous drug user (IVDU) harm reduction program, which focuses on safety and support for individuals in the trenches of recovery. We also value their location in the downtown Longview community, where you can find beautiful outdoor areas.
To access care at Cowlitz Family Health Center, they accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most major insurance plans. They also offer sliding fee scales available if you’re uninsured or underinsured. I really appreciate that they go above and beyond to offer you personalized assistance with signing up for insurance and state-funded coverage if you don’t yet have a health coverage plan.
Their location in Kelso provides an intravenous drug user (IVDU) Harm Reduction Program for intravenous drug users. New syringes are exchanged for used syringes to help reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS. We like that this also includes personalized assistance to help drug users get into drug treatment.
Past patients often cite the care teams of Cowlitz Family Health Center as compassionate, respectful, and nonjudgmental. Testimonials reflect successful recovery journeys and appreciation for the supportive approach. Many clients highlight the convenience of integrated physical and behavioral health services.
The center is located near Lake Sacajawea Park, a large urban park popular for walking, reflection and outdoor activities that support wellness. It is just minutes from downtown Longview’s community resources, including public libraries and civic centers.
Their close proximity to local churches, food banks, and social service agencies can support your recovery even further. You’ll also have easy access to public transportation.
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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.
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.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
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.
Inpatient rehab enables clients who are exiting detox or who are at an increased risk of relapse to focus on their recovery in a highly structured and supportive environment. Inpatient rehabs provide intensive clinical supervision and high-level treatment. Clients remain at the facility through the length of their program and typically receive multiple addiction counseling and education sessions per day. Holistic therapies, such as yoga, message, and meditation, may be used to relieve stress and ease discomfort.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
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.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
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.
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.
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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.
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.
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.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
The advantage of nicotine replacement therapy in Washington is the absence of the many harmful chemicals that are present in cigarette smoke. These products supply the nicotine only, so you don't suffer from extreme withdrawal and can feel more comfortable as you quit smoking.
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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
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: Washington
1057 12th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
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In general, I have had good service from Family Health Center. I have visited this place for nearly four years and they are excellent. Good diagnostician and always gives me a truly effective treatment. If your provider is not satisfactory you can ask for another one until y ...
I am going to update this review. I am a former manager there, and I can say with certainty that there are some amazing staff there that really love their communities and want to make a positive difference. I believe that the front line workers are doing the best that they can with the support that they are given. Even some of the managers are doing the best that they can, and try hard to make sure patients are taken care of. However I will highlight some of the things that I've witnessed there that are indicative of how upper management and HR treats their employees. -Employees being pressured to work, even when they are sick, suffering and in tears. -Upper Management placing more importance on staff appearance (make up and hair being neatly done) rather than staff well-being. Focusing on appearance so much as to even discuss the undergarment requirements of female presenting staff. -Multiple staff coming to me in my time there, in tears, crying and feeling unsafe in their home clinics. -Massive fear of retaliation from staff across the board, fueled by actual perceived acts of retaliation from HR and Management. -Staff being forced to do the jobs of multiple staff on a regular basis, and being "spoken to" when they fall beneath the unreasonable standards that have been imposed on them. -Painted over murals in the clinics that high school art students spent days working on and volunteered to do, with no care for the effect it had on the students that painted them and no effort to preserve their artwork for them to enjoy in another medium. Unfortunately there is so much more and the staff at all of the clinics are being asked to do so much and are not getting the support that they need to thrive and care for the communities that need them so desperately. Be kind to those front line staff members that are trying to help you; they are doing their best in an environment that is hostile at best. This clinic serves a vital purpose in the community and I believe in what they do. Unfortunately the clinics are being led by an upper management team that doesn't care about the employees, except for what they can grind out of them before they replace them. Just like everything, not everyone is bad. It breaks my heart how bad things are getting and are continuing to get. My heart goes out to the communities and humans that have no other option for medical care. I can't stress it enough though. Be kind to your front line staff; they are doing the best that they can in a horrible environment.
Over two years of intentional misdiagnosis to cover up negligence and they omitted/altered my statements so I couldn't possibly file a claim against them. Stay away from these people
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I've never had a problem with anyone that works there!!!!! I'd go back and I do go when I need too.
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