About New Directions Counseling
New Directions Counseling in Chehalis, Washington is a place where you can explore substance use concerns with honesty and without shame. The team provides care that is respectful, practical, and committed to your progress.
After your sessions conclude, you can take a peaceful walk at Stan Hedwall Park or browse local history at the Lewis County Historical Museum.
Extensive Help for Substance Use Dependency
You can start with an evaluation or assessment to understand your needs and get matched with the right service. They offer both regular outpatient and intensive outpatient options. They also provide support for legal requirements like DUI assessments and the Alcohol and Drug Information School (ADIS) which is an eight-hour course. If you’re dealing with both mental health difficulties then there are also services available to keep your care connected and assisted.
Positive Reputation and Client Feedback
What strikes us most about New Directions is how many clients speak positively about feeling heard and respected here. We like that they are a family owned provider with strong ties to the community and a steady presence since 1998. There is a steadiness to their care that can be hard to find elsewhere.
Insurance and Access
You can use private health insurance, Medicaid, or self-payment, and they offer a sliding fee scale for those who need it. Services are available both in person and via telehealth at their Chehalis and Shelton locations. These options make it easier to get the help you need without unnecessary barriers.
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Other Forms of Payment
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient
Aftercare Support
12-Step
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Effective drug rehab in Washington integrates care for the whole person, offering comprehensive solutions to addiction. Treatment methods address mental, physical, and relational aspects of substance abuse.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs

Adult Program

Young Adult Program
Clinical Services
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.
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.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Scott Dickinson
Owner
Accreditations
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
Contact Information
1956 NE Kresky Street
Chehalis, WA 98532