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The staff is very disorganized. I feel they need better coordination between the administrative staff and the doctors. Maybe with time, they can get better
About Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care
The staff at Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care in lively Auburn, Washington, believes in empowering and enriching communities through comprehensive treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. This center believes in setting the standard for excellence, so its service offerings are extensive.
If you’re looking for a one-stop solution, this might be it. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that the facility is near Les Grove Park, which offers green spaces and community involvement, both of which are known to help with recovery. It’s also easily accessible with public transport available nearby.
Integrated Mental Health Care for Co-Occurring Addiction
Addiction often occurs alongside mental health problems, and when this happens, it’s known as experiencing a co-occurring condition. If this is a battle you’re in the midst of, it might come as a relief that the Auburn behavioral healthcare clinic offers mental health treatment for dual-diagnoses. Treatment for co-occurring conditions at this center usually involves counseling, psychiatric services and working alongside peers.
Specialized Addiction Treatment Services
At the Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care Center’s Auburn location, you’ll find substance abuse disorder treatment. If you’re currently experiencing this, you can receive treatment here. The center primarily focuses on medication-assisted therapy combined with therapy and medication management.
Still, you may also have access to specialized treatments tailored to your needs, as evaluated by a healthcare professional. Minors may be eligible for the WISe program to address underlying mental health disorders while case management may connect you to social services.
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They had an Nice back to school event for the kids this month. Got alot of resources, goodies, backpacks and more from really nice staff members 😀 👍.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hey Shannon! Thank you for coming out! We're happy you could make it and thank you for your support!
Simply never had a bad experience here not sure why the reviews are so bad but they have been helping me for years without this place I would be living a completely terrible life thank you all working here and doing what you do so well
Response from the owner1 week ago
Bryan! We'll forward your comments to the team! Thank you for the 5 stars and compliments to the Federal Way staff!
This has been one of the worse experiences I’ve ever had with counseling. I have severe trauma with therapists in the past but finally gathered the courage to seek help once again, which I thought valley cities could provide for me… they did absolutely nothing but further my distrust for counseling. They paired me up with a brand new therapist that’s still in school for this profession named Ari that ended up victim blaming me for my sexual assault. Why they chose someone who clearly has no idea what they’re doing when I need an experienced professional I have no clue…
Secondly, the psychiatrist that they set me up with has little to no availability, I cannot express how horrible it has been to be on medication with unbearable side affects and have no one to talk to about it. It has made me feel helpless, sleep deprived and ruined my mental state completely. The appointments are booked 2-3 months out, and if your psychiatrist calls in sick ? Good luck, you’re suck with a medication that doesn’t work for you and have to continue to go through hell until your next appointment.. and the best part is that it seems they don’t care whatsoever about your wellbeing, they push you out the door without REALLY listening to your needs.
Please, if you’re just starting to seek help, do not start with Valley cities. These people chose the wrong career path if they’re okay with treating patients this way.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Raye, thank you for sharing your concerns regarding your recent experience with Valley Cities. We will be sharing your feedback with the appropriate personnel and make every effort to resolve your concerns within our organization. If you would like to reach us directly please email us at feedback@valleycities.org. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continuously strive to improve our services and address any areas of concern within our organization. 
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Accepted Insurance
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
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.
Inpatient
Inpatient rehab enables clients who are exiting detox or who are at an increased risk of relapse to focus on their recovery in a highly structured and supportive environment. Inpatient rehabs provide intensive clinical supervision and high-level treatment. Clients remain at the facility through the length of their program and typically receive multiple addiction counseling and education sessions per day. Holistic therapies, such as yoga, message, and meditation, may be used to relieve stress and ease discomfort.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Staff
Shekh Ali
CEO
Chakib Belfarji
CFO
Eric Milne
Chief of Outpatient Services
Jamie Noritake Henson
Chief Administrative Officer
Richard Geiger
Chief of Inpatient & Residential Services
Contact Information
2704 I Street NE
Auburn, WA 98002
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