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About the Facility
Located in Bellingham, Washington, Pioneer Human Services – Whatcom Community Detox is a drug and alcohol treatment center supporting adults seeking treatment for substance use disorders. They also provide valuable community resources, including housing, referrals, and employment services.
Addiction-related services at Pioneer Human Services – Whatcom Community Detox include mental health assessments, counseling, medical detox, and aftercare.
Mental Health Assessment & Counseling
Clinicians use mental health assessments to evaluate the severity of the patient’s substance use disorder, any co-occurring disorders, and to create an individualized treatment plan. Treatment may include individual counseling to discuss the detox process, answer any questions, and talk through any post-treatment recommendations.
Inpatient Detox
Medically monitored detox is for individuals with acute substance use disorder – or those who use substances regularly. Detox services are important for these individuals as they may experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking or taking drugs. Under medical supervision, detox involves the use of medication to safely and comfortably alleviate withdrawal symptoms until the body has detoxed from substances. Following successful detox, patients will be referred to a formal addiction treatment program to support long-term recovery.
Accreditations
SAMHSA
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 License
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
Treatment
Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a chronic condition that often includes periods of relapse. A person with his alcohol addiction has become physically and/or psychologically dependent on alcohol. Often, alcohol use disorders occur alongside other mental health disorders. It is important to receive dual diagnosis treatment for both. Alcohol rehab in Washington can address co-occurring disorders through a variety of behavioral therapies and evidence-based approaches.
Drug Addiction
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 Addiction
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 Abuse
Inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol rehabs are typically the best option if you’re looking for substance abuse treatment in Washington. These programs employ evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and holistic approaches to help you overcome addiction, enhance your coping skills, and promote your mental health. Together, you’ll learn the vital skills to support long-term sobriety and overall well-being.
Insurance and Financial
- Medicaid
- Financing available
- Financial aid
Programs
- Adult program
- Program for men
- Program for women
- Young adult program
Levels of Care
Medically Assisted Detox
Medical detox is often the first step in addiction recovery and involves ridding the body of drugs and/or alcohol in a supervised inpatient setting. If you’ve become physically dependent on substances like alcohol, benzodiazepines (like Xanax), or opioids, quitting abruptly may cause uncomfortable or even dangerous side effects. In medically assisted detox, a team of medical professionals will help manage any potential withdrawal symptoms with the aim of keeping you as safe and comfortable as possible.
Inpatient
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.
Clinical Services
Individual Therapy
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.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.
Contact
2030 Division street
Suite B
Bellingham WA, 98226