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Ryther

2400 NE 95th St
Seattle, WA 98115
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About Ryther

Ryther is a youth focused behavioral health and substance use treatment program in Seattle, Washington, offering a full continuum of care for children, teens, young adults and their families.

Services range from outpatient counseling and intensive outpatient programs to crisis stabilization and residential treatment on its northeast Seattle campus.

Ryther’s approach is grounded in relationship-based, trauma-informed care that actively involves families and caregivers throughout the treatment process.

Personalized Addiction and Behavioral Health Programs

Ryther’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services are designed specifically for youth and young adults struggling with alcohol and other drug use.

Programming begins with a thorough assessment, followed by individualized treatment planning that draws on each young person’s strengths and circumstances.

Clients in the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) receive a higher level of structured support while continuing to live at home.

Services include individual and group counseling, family support and care coordination, all delivered through an evidence-based, trauma informed framework that may also address cooccurring mental health needs.

Key Facts About Ryther’s Youth Treatment Services

  • Levels of care: Outpatient counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), crisis stabilization and residential treatment
  • Who they treat: Children, adolescents, young adults and their families, including those in foster care or adoption situations
  • Treatment approach: Relationship-based, trauma-informed, evidence based care with strong family and caregiver involvement
  • SUD services: Assessment, individual and group counseling, family support and care coordination for alcohol and drug use.
  • Community supports: Therapeutic foster care, adoption support and community based programming

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Latest Reviews

Brian McKenzie
4 months ago on Google
5
I went to graduate school with both Alina and Hannah and always appreciated how warm, supportive, and insightful they were with everyone around them. They stood out for their professionalism, empathy, and strong clinical insight. Ryther is fortunate to have therapists like them providing such thoughtful and compassionate care.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you for sharing this! It’s great to hear that their warmth, empathy, and insight stood out to you. We’re grateful to have clinicians who bring that level of care to the youth and families we serve, and we appreciate you taking the time to share this.

– Ryther
Taylor
10 months ago on Google
5
Loved the staff. Amazing place for the help we needed. They are high in demand and there’s a waitlist but it’s great when you get in. Ryther has a lot of different options for help that I haven’t seen in other places.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so glad to hear our staff made a positive impact and that you found the help you needed. We know our programs are in high demand and truly appreciate your patience. It’s wonderful to hear that our variety of services stood out to you. Your kind words mean a lot to our team.

— Ryther
Tyler Valentine
1 year ago on Google
5
I ended up getting placed into ryther In 2012 or 13 by the courts for drug addiction. I spent 39 days there and graduated. Its hard to explain how much this place did for me At a time where everyone was giving up. Incredible place and staff. I doubt the ones that were there for me are still there but I hope they are all doing great.
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Accepted Insurance

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Ryther works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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.

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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

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.

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) are frequently used to facilitate clients' transition from inpatient to outpatient care. Clients who are more stable may also choose to enter IOP rather than a residential rehab following detox. Intensive outpatient treatment typically consists of nine to 20 therapeutic hours per week, with services ranging from psychotherapy to recovery education to holistic care. Many programs offer medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and/or alcohol addiction.

With a partial hospitalization program (PHP), individuals can receive intensive rehab with the ability to return home each day. PHP treatment is often an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or a step-down option. PHP treatment typically requires at least 20 hours per week for approximately 90 days. Common components of PHP treatment plans include relapse prevention, medication management, and behavioral therapy services. Insurance coverage for PHP treatment is typically available, though coverage specifics depend on your insurance provider.

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.

Treatments

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.

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.

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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.

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.

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.

Clinicians who apply motivational interviewing techniques engage with their clients as equal partners. This method avoids warnings and confrontation and instead allows clients to analyze their situation and explore their options. This technique is often used when the client feels unsure about their ability or desire to change.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

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.

When your body is properly nourished, healing is much faster. That's why nutrition therapy is an important part of drug rehab in Washington. It helps you learn how to take care of your body so you can heal both mentally and physically from addiction.

Experiential therapy in Washington is based on Gestalt therapy. This method emphasizes experiences over language and is founded on the philosophy that clients can't just think their way to recovery. They must feel and do. Therefore, experiential therapy supplements talk therapy with experiences, such as equine therapy, art, music, or adventure courses.

Amenities

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Staff

Karen Brady

Executive Director & CEO

Heather Womeldorf

Senior Director of Operations

Dr. Skye Camphouse

Senior Director of Inpatient Services

Crystal Hynek

Senior Director of Outpatient Services

Kelly Scalise

Senior Director of Philanthropy

Bill Burkland

President

Eric Tanaka

VP

Coleen Spratt

Secretary

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Ryther.

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2400 NE 95th St
Seattle, WA 98115

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