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About Social Treatment Opportunity Programs – STOP
Social Treatment Opportunity Programs (STOP) is a state-licensed integrated outpatient behavioral health provider offering substance use recovery and mental health support. They can help you tackle dually diagnosed mental health and substance use issues at this Puyallup, Washington facility.
They also provide anger management and domestic violence counseling here alongside several services for individuals involved with the criminal justice system. STOP operates five convenient outpatient facilities across Southwestern Washington including Puyallup within Pierce County. The Puyallup Treatment Center is conveniently situated at East Meridian, not far from Puyallup River Walk and State Route 512 for access to nearby Sumner and Tacoma.
Flexible Support for Lasting Recovery
STOP offers both general outpatient and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for people who struggle with substance use. Both programs involve recovery-oriented therapy groups alongside individual sessions that equip patients with practical skills to manage triggers and prevent relapse.
Therapists may employ proven methods like cognitive behavioral techniques to help you identify negative thought patterns, develop healthier coping strategies and build resilience in recovery. IOP is particularly suitable for folks seeking structured and relatively intense but flexible support to address moderate to severe substance use. This program may also involve psychiatric care, including medication management and monitoring to support those with dual diagnosis.
Flexibility remains the core attraction of these programs as you can receive care while maintaining your job and family responsibilities.
Support for Justice-Involved Individuals
STOP offers several court-ordered services to help individuals meet legal requirements while addressing underlying issues like substance use and mental health challenges. They offer DUI assessment and evaluation to determine the level of treatment, education or recommendation is appropriate if you’ve been convicted of DUI.
They also provide Alcohol Drug Information School (ADIS). This eight-hour class educates participants on the risks of substance use and promotes healthier decision-making. They provide DUI impact panels and deferred prosecution programs to promote accountability and recovery.
Latest Reviews
I have just received my completion certificate from STOP! I completed a 2 year journey and wanted to give a huge shout out to Jeff and his team I couldn t have done this without all there knowledge and grace!!
I had the pleasure of working with Jeff through my situation. I have nothing but good things to say about this guy . I had to attend two of his classes which was combined into one thirteen hour day . Jeff made it enjoyable and not boring . He was fun to work with and didn't just read from a slide show . Even though my situation I was caught up in was negative my experience w Jeff in his classes was positive. He was very humble and had some really good messages that stuck with me
I have nothing but good things to say about this program. Norman has been amazing in helping me get my life back together. His experiences in life and encouragement have been an inspiration and given me hope that I can continue on my sobriety journey.
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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.
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.
MonthlyMedicaid 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 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 Intensive Outpatient programs are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). The program consists of 72 hours of treatment that must be completed within a 12 week period. Classes are held on three separate days of the week averaging three hours in length, until 72 hours of positive treatment process is complete.
Aftercare Support Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
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.
The Mental Health program may address the following issues: Alcohol/Drug Abuse/Dependence, DUI or other legal issues, family, employment, personal issues or community problems. This program focuses on underlying mood or personality disorders that may have caused the individual to exhibit objectionable behavior. The program works closely with attorneys, probation, and the Courts, performing evaluations and implementing treatment protocols for District and Municipal Court misdemeanor Deferred Prosecution programs.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
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.
Programs
Adult Program
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 Adult Program
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.
Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.
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.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
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.
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.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Andrew L. Tatum, MBA
CFO
Jeffrey Wilson, SUDP, BA
Accreditation & Western Regional Program Manager
Heather Hedum, SUDP, BA
Eastern Regional Program Manager
Karen Harrison
Administrative Coordinator
Jennifer Olson
Financial Manager
Accreditations
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
CARF Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
(253) 770-4720 
13921 East Meridian
Suite 101
Puyallup, WA 98373
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