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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Seattle, WA 98104
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If I had to choose a place to receive health services again, this center would be at the end of the list. They need to have more sense of urgency, I spent hours in the emergency room without anyone doing something for me or asking me how I felt, truly an experience that I wo ...
Real disheartening to get sent to get flu updates when they leave poor people with parasites literally eating holes in their head I'm telling you that they want to see some improvement before they do any medical tests don't use medical if you've got any brains left bunch of liars
I had a deeply disappointing experience at this facility, where the physicians, nursing staff, and general personnel fell far short of professional standards. I cannot recommend this hospital to anyone and would strongly advise patients—especially those who want to keep their sanity—to seek care at Swedish Hospital or another alternative provider instead. During my visit, instead of addressing my actual medical issue, the staff primarily focused on prescribing a significant amount of high-risk medication (OXYCODONE). While pushing this medication, they repeatedly questioned me about illegal substance use. This line of questioning was highly distressing and entirely unwarranted, as I have never used illicit substances. Furthermore, despite being in severe pain, I remained polite and civil throughout my interaction, yet I was treated with an extreme lack of empathy and respect. It is deeply concerning to think about how many other patients are subjected to this level of treatment or are placed at risk of medication dependency due to these aggressive prescribing practices. The dysfunction continued even after I left. For my follow-up appointment, a staff member called me early in the morning, screaming and aggressively trying to convince me to cancel the appointment. It makes no sense why they would schedule a follow-up in the first place if they did not want me to come back. The entire process has been a nightmare. In addition to the poor patient care, the cleanliness of the facility was unacceptable, characterized by a pervasive and highly unsanitary odor throughout the building. The only bright spots during my visit were the professional security personnel, the pharmacy staff member, the receptionist who checked me in, and the staff member who helped arrange my transportation home. However, the lowest point of my visit occurred immediately after discharge. While using the lobby restroom, a registered nurse locked me inside the restroom and screamed at me for using it. This behavior was completely unprofessional, volatile, and inhumane. I sincerely hope administration takes immediate action to address these severe systemic and behavioral issues.
14 years in Emergency Medicine and I have never witnessed a worse hospital staff in my life. ICU 2B had the most incompetent, defensive, and lazy group of nurses I’ve ever seen. When the family asked why a patient was receiving heparin 12 hours after a brain bleed, their response was “protocol”, which tells me what they did not know why they were giving it. Constantly forgetting to put confused patients soft restraints back on, and blaming the family. Then patient eventually gets moved down to med surge. When the family asked if the patient received the scheduled xray, the nurse responds “I am too busy to answer your questions”, which tells me that they are not aware of what’s going on with their patients. If you have the option to go to another hospital, I highly advise you do so. I cannot stress enough how defensive and incompetent the staff is at this hospital. I am in shock.
Horrible parking situation. Worst valet system on Earth on top of that. You have to get a ticket from valet have it validated get a 50% coupon and then take that back to information and have them validate both and by the by there is no directions how to do this all. They have west clinic and a west side, they are not the same. Appointment was cancelled no text no e mail and no phone call. The emergency contact got a phone call. Everything is in a different building and the entire building is not well suited for wheel chairs or mobility issues at all. Same with parking prepare for a LONG 1/8th mile walk and longer if you are in a wheel chair etc
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