Fantastic place to be and to be cared for! This people actually care about your health and not your money! They are so friendly and understanding! <3
About Overlake Hospital Medical Center – Behavioral Medicine
Overlake Hospital Medical Center provides inpatient and outpatient substance abuse support in Bellevue, Washington. The facility has been offering quality psychiatric and substance abuse support to Washington residents since 1968 and is one of the leading health networks in the Puget Sound region.
Intensive Inpatient Care in Bellevue
Overlake’s Behavioral Health Unit has a 14-bed facility where each room has private showers and bathrooms for your comfort. The center also provides co-care for substance abuse and co occurring mental health concerns. Individuals who complete the inpatient program are connected with local community resources to help them maintain sobriety with the help of a supportive network.
This facility can treat addictions to alcohol, heroin, prescription medication, and other substances. While inpatient programs last anywhere from five to seven days, outpatient treatment is designed to last for longer periods. Inpatient care can also include managing withdrawal symptoms.
Immersive Counseling
Overlake Hospital provides extensive counseling support that’s offered in group settings. For inpatient participants, there are five daily counseling sessions with a variety of therapeutic methods. The goal is to help you better understand your motivations as well as build the necessary skills to cope with common triggers that previously led to substance abuse.
Planning for What Comes After
Whether you are an inpatient or outpatient client, this center is focused on improved patient outcomes. Along with maintaining sobriety, this includes helping you build a healthier daily life structure and better coping mechanisms that reframe your mind.
Overlake Medical Clinics accepts most major insurance plans and Medicare.
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Latest Reviews
It's concerning how disorganized the staff with simple tasks... just called and said "hey im my mom's son, can I speak to her". Instead they told my mom her daughter/my little sister was calling.
Hope they aren't mixing up the names of medications, too...
I entered this facility last week when I was moments away from catastrophe, skeptical, hopeless, angry at myself, and embarrassed. They saved my life, which seemed unimaginable to me 7 days ago. If someone I loved and cared about was ever in the situation I was in, I would recommend this world-class hospital. Everyone’s experience is different and I understand why there is volatility in the ratings here. I’ll grade specific aspects to paint a better picture of my experience:
Care team: A+
Every encounter I had with every nurse, social worker, mental health counselor, and security guard was positive. Everyone seemed to genuinely care about the patients, each of which had diverse needs and circumstances. I have no idea how they assembled all of these talented and compassionate people on one team. Each person had their own unique approach and areas of expertise, but everyone maintained the same standard. I wish I had written down names while I was there, but I’m especially grateful to Sonja and staff.
Facilities: A
Every square inch of this place was designed with patients in mind. The private rooms are like a boutique hotel with a beach vibe, each coming with their own private bathroom, custom room-by-room temperatures with centralized air, sound machines, light dimmers, and yoga mats. If it weren’t for small reminders that I was in a psych ward, such as no toilet seats, it would seem like I was at a resort. The common area shares the same level of quality, with ice machines, TVs, quiet rooms, and activities. The jail-quality beds and pillows are the only con.
Security and safety: A
I was envisioning a room full of dangerous and violent psychiatric patients that would potentially require me to defend myself. Instead, I encountered a group of terrific and pleasant people. There were 0 seconds in which I felt unsafe, and there are measures like 24/7 security, cameras, removal of unsafe objects, & room checks that protect patients and staff. This isn’t a place you need to sleep with 1 eye open or worry about physical safety.
Food: B
Depends on what you get, but it was pretty good. 3 meals per day, snacks in the fridge, and nighttime tea. Upper echelon hospital food & Starbucks coffee.
Autonomy: B-
There are a lot of rules and while they are necessary, it was difficult to adjust. Still, the staff takes steps to ensure patients have freedoms within the confines of those rules, such as cordless phones that patients can access at any time. Visits are 2X a day and it was so nice to have a visitor in my room.
Psychiatrist: F
It isn’t surprising that many negative reviews center around the psychiatry aspect. During my 1st appointment with Dr. Avila, I was prescribed powerful antipsychotics. When I asked about options, I was met with hostility, which shocked me. I started thinking I might be imagining conflict, but each appointment became progressively more uncomfortable. I was accused of not taking part in the program, which was so disappointing because asking for help in the first place was so incredibly difficult (I preferred death a day before I came in). When I couldn’t immediately commit to an outpatient program, as I wasn’t sure if I would be on leave, he told me leave was for people who were actually trying to get better. On the day I was ready to go home, he placed me on a hold and threatened me with detainment at an involuntary facility. I asked to see the laws he was citing to better understand my rights, and he became irate. As someone who hates seeking help, this was all of my worst nightmares come true. I didn’t chat with other patients about this, as I didn’t want to interfere with their journeys by creating a weird environment. Unsurprisingly, I was cleared in 5 minutes when I was finally evaluated by someone else.
Overall: A+
I don’t think I’d be here if I picked another facility. If you’re on the fence about taking the brave step to enter this place, I hope you reach out for help. 5 stars.
I was here in 2018 and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The staff were all very kind, I felt like people cared that I was there, and as an added plus, the food was amazing. It was still inpatient, definitely, but I would recommend this hospital before I would recommend anywhere else. The shortest stay possible is about 4 days, which is incredible. I truly felt cared for, and received much of the help I needed. I also applied for financial assistance and didn’t have to pay a single penny for my stay.
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Hi Alexis, thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! Our providers and staff work hard to ensure every patient receives the best care we can deliver. We will share your comments with our providers. Thank you for entrusting us with your care. 
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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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Amenities
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Staff
J. Michael Marsh
President & CEO
David Winokur
Chief Administrative Officer
David Knoepfler, MD
CMO
Chrissy Yamada
Interim CFO
Michelle Curry
Chief Nursing Officer
Lisa Morten
Chief People Officer
Jenn McAleer
Chief Compliance & Risk Officer
Jon Duarte
Chief Strategy Officer
Molly Stearns
Chief Development Officer
Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Overlake Hospital Medical Center – Behavioral Medicine.
Contact Information
1035 116th Avenue Ne
Bellevue WA, 98004
Get Help Now - 206-809-2983
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