Harborview Medical Center’s Inpatient division is located on 9th Avenue in the heart of downtown Seattle, Washington, near the I-5 expressway. It is easily accessible by car or public transportation and is housed in a beautiful art deco building inside Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. Harborview Park is right next door.
They promote a level of care that focuses on healing both your mind and body through an integrated treatment team that will help prepare you for lasting recovery. It’s open 24/7.
It’s good to know that Harborview is part of the larger network of University of Washington Medicine. As a research-focused network, I find it reassuring that you’ll receive quality, evidence-based treatment for your conditions.
Their expert team also provides you with options for short and long-term treatment to help you achieve a more fulfilling recovery. As a full-service hospital, you can receive treatment for mental health care at the same location that you may visit your primary care doctor. In other words, they emphasize the value of healing both your physical ailments and conditions along with behavioral and mental issues that may need to be addressed.
They also recently opened the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning at UW Medical Center Northwest. This location is available to you and your loved ones if you’re experiencing any kind of behavioral health crisis. The Center also acts as a teaching and learning location for practitioners in behavioral health and those studying to become practitioners.
At this research-based facility, clients receive care from an award-winning staff and faculty who values collaboration and integration among medicine, science and research.
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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.
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.
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.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
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.
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.
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.
ECT is a form of treatment in which controlled electric currents are passed through the brain, sometimes causing short seizures. Treatments are done under general anesthesia. ECT appears to change brain chemistry for the better, and has been shown to provide fast and sometimes dramatic improvements in severe mental health conditions that can exist alongside addiction, including depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and suicidality. ECT is also often used by those who prefer it to taking medication.
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.
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.
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I’ve had the most amazing care from surgical teams and their affiliates at HVM. Shout out to : Dr Jake Hemingway Vascular (& Zac) Michael Wenger Psychology (& Michelle) Dr Katchko Spine (& Cassie) Dr Taylor Black Psychiatry (& Michelle) Dr Reza Firoozabadi Ortho Dr Blair Washington Uro/gyno Dr Kathleen O’Connell General Surgery Dr Balmadrid Gastro Dr Tiwari Gynecology & Sylvie The amazing teams that work in anesthesiology, Radiology including intake. Darius & Stephen E Ludgwen in Patient Relations (who has been there since 1996!) Let’s not forget all the truly amazing people at the labs! It makes getting your blood drawn, almost joyful… …and finally the two happy guys working the burger grill Dec4 2025 lunch. The burgers on gf buns were amazing. (Super nice guys during a busy day! Never seen cafeteria so busy! )and intake /scheduling people I’m leaving out like Zac, Justin, Justin #2, Sylvie, Michelle… They have ALL truly made a huge significant positive impact & difference in the quality of my life, hearing, walking, eating, and literally & figuratively holding myself up & sanity after coming to Wa to recover from a long rollercoaster of physical, mental and emotional journey from 2012 fatal MVA ploytrauma in Florida. Thank You. You are valued, appreciated.
When I rode Metro Access after an appointment here, the Hispanic American driver bullied me!!!!
Jay was the PCT for our daughter and he was so sweet! He even put her hair in a braid for her.
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