Get Help Now
Question iconSponsored Helpline
Phone icon 800-784-1361
Claim Profile

BHC Fairfax Hospital

916 Pacific Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
Claim Profile
BHC Fairfax Hospital WA 98201

About BHC Fairfax Hospital

The mission of BHC Fairfax Hospital – Pacific Avenue is to provide the highest quality of patient care in response to the behavioral health care needs of their community, by focusing on the experience of their patients and families.

Founded in the 1930’s, Fairfax has served the behavioral health needs to the Greater Puget Sound area for more than 80 years, continuously building a reputation for providing the best and most compassionate patient centered care.

Patients have to bring clothing appropriate for 3 days. Also bring personal items such as toiletries, including shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. Bring a list of medications, dosages, and times. Do not bring valuable jewelry or cash other than an amount that will be needed for small purchases.

Similar Rehab Centers

Facility Overview

Bed icon 30
Number of Available Beds

Latest Reviews

Wendy Fennell
2 months ago on Google
5
The staff was incredible. My daughter finally had someone who actually listened to her.
Response from the owner1 month ago
We think we have an amazing staff too! It's always nice to see messages like this. We hope you have a great day.
Merose
2 months ago on Google
1
If I could give 0 stars I would. This hospital is NOT a place for healing, if you come here there is a 99.99% chance of leaving with PTSD. It's been a little over a year since I was there, it's taken me this long to muster up the courage to leave a review. I still have nightmares about being there. While I was there, my body was violated by the staff members! I was horrified they didn't tell me what they were doing. They just put me in a small room and did their thing. No one talked to me. No one explained anything to me. I was so dehydrated no one told me how to get water. I thought I wasn't allowed to have water. I thought I wasn't allowed to have hygiene products. No one told me that I was allowed to have them. Nobody gave me any hygiene products. All they do there is drug you. I never meet the doctor, how can I take meds when I don't even know the side effects or what I'm being given and without meeting with a doctor. They're drugging you, What seems to be almost every few hours. You were guaranteed to go through withdrawal when you leave. My biggest problem is no one listen to me. It seems like no one there spoke English and if they did they had such a heavy accent, You couldn't understand anything they were saying. The only time any staff members who actually spoke English came out was during visiting day. This place will make you feel like you're going crazy. There is nothing to do but stare at the walls being trapped with. Your thoughts is scary. There's nothing to stimulate your brain. Literally nothing. They take away everything. You can't do anything but stare at the walls. The human brain needs stimulation. I don't know how many staff members I told this but over and over again to different staff members I told them that I have dyslexia I cannot read. So every time they gave me paperwork and I told them I didn't want to sign it because I didn't know what I was reading. They forced me to sign it anyways. I asked if they could please read it to me and they didn't. They told me to just sign it, It was fine. I am not comfortable with the fact that I have no idea what I signed. I felt very forced to sign paperwork. I I don't even know what I signed. I have a reader on my phone so I'm able to have my phone read to me what's on my screen and I use text to speech. This is how I get around. I also have some serious medical conditions, one of which almost got me killed while I was in there. Thank goodness my roommate was there. She saved me. Staff members were completely useless. If it hadn't been for my roommate, I probably would have died. Also no one told me how to use the phone. No one told me that there was a passcode to put into the phone before putting in the phone number you want. So I thought the whole time I was being locked out of the phone that I wasn't allowed to use it. Little did I know you just needed the passcode the passcode that no one told me. So the only time I could talk to my family is if they called me because I was unable to call them. Apparently they gave it to me on a piece of paper, a piece of paper I could not read! After my roommate got released i was scared for my safety and I told my family this on the phone. My family helped me and told me about AMA. If you get sent to this place I highly suggest you get AMA it means you can leave. They don't tell you this mostly because they don't tell you anything. I can sincerely say this place is not safe. This place is not okay for people with disabilities. This place is not okay for people with medical issues. This place is not okay for anyone! This place should be shut down! There's so many more things that happened there that I'm not putting in this review. So much happened that it is not possible for all of it to fit. I should probably just make a book actually explaining everything. Probably make a movie! I hope for the people who are in there right now survived this place so-called "hospital".
Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss them with you in more detail directly. Should you wish to speak with a representative in more detail, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/contact. Thank you again.
Ahmed Mohamoud
2 months ago on Google
5
Help me with my mania big time
Response from the owner1 month ago
So glad to hear this terrific feedback! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. Take care.
Rehab.com icon

Rehab Score

Question iconOur Methodology
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics. Read Full MethodologyCaret icon
Gauge icon
6.1 / 10

Accepted Insurance

Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

BHC Fairfax Hospital works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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. Fairfax Behavioral Health is dedicated to empowering their clients and patients to facilitate change and growth needed to achieve both treatment, and life goals. Their clinicians employ evidenced based treatment models to collaborate with the patient and their families to facilitate movement from a state of distress, dysfunction, or pain to a position of strength and wellness.

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Clients enrolled in an outpatient rehab program typically engage in multiple therapeutic sessions each week, but reside in their own homes and communities while receiving care. Outpatient treatment typically involves extensive addiction counseling, including family and group therapy. Most programs also emphasize recovery-focused life skills training and medical, mental health, and social support services to promote clients' sustained sobriety. Evening, night, weekend, and virtual services are widely available to accommodate the schedules of working professionals, students, and caregivers.

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.

24-hour clinical care in Washington includes a team of medical professionals who are on-site 24/7 to provide the care you need. Medical staff can provide medications and other physical treatment to help you safely navigate withdrawal. Counselors offer mental and emotional support. Other specialists who offer additional resources may include nutritionists, family therapists, and case managers.

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.

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. Patients with Co-occurring Disorders often referred to as Dual Diagnosis, face special challenges that can impact recovery. These include denial, difficulty functioning day-to-day, and trouble maintaining relationships at home, work or school. The Co-occurring Disorders treatment at BHC Fairfax Hospital - Pacific Avenue provides inpatient detoxification for adult or adolescents patients with concurrent mental illness and substance abuse issues.

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 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.

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

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.

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.

One goal of family therapy is to provide a platform where members have a safe place to talk about the challenges that addiction has created in their lives. Using guided sessions, therapists help individual family members develop healthy communication skills and address unresolved issues between themselves to support their loved one's sobriety.

Life skills training in Washington involves relearning how to manage daily living. It boosts your abilities and confidence so you can overcome challenges both big and small, without returning to substance use.

Amenities

  • spa2 iconYoga Studio
  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Building icon

916 Pacific Ave.
Everett, WA 98201

Explore Other Centers Near Everett

Reviews of BHC Fairfax Hospital

2.65/5 (65 reviews)
0
Staff
0
Amenities
0
Meals
0
Value
0
Cleanliness
5
21
4
4
3
2
2
4
1
35

Reviews

1

They made me wait a thousand year to make an appointment. I don't think they know how to treat mental health at all.

Reviewed on 2/15/2019
Overall Experience
Date Submitted
Reviewer

Google Reviews

2.671875 (64 reviews)
catsupcups
1 month ago
4

This place exceeded my expectations but still has work to do. I've had awful experiences with residential centers in Utah so the bar is very low. The staff here are kind although as a patient there's a level of advocacy you need to have as the staff seem too busy a lot of the time, presumably due to understaffing. There are some exceptional staff who did a particularly good job at making me feel human and cared for. my case manager was difficult to get ahold of. I wish she were more transparent about what she's working on that's making her too busy to talk since I didnt see her for most of my stay. I do also wish she didn't interrupt in conversation as much. But she did take my wishes for discharge into account Phones aren't allowed due to HIPAA privacy so I drew some views inside the unit. The rooms and hallways are very spacious and each bedroom has its own bathroom. Multiple people used wheelchairs and there was ample space for everyone to get around

Response from the owner
Thank you for taking the time to leave us these kind comments. We'd like to learn more about any concerns you may have. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://fairfaxhospital.com/contact/. We hope to hear from you soon.
Wendy Fennell
2 months ago
5

The staff was incredible. My daughter finally had someone who actually listened to her.

Response from the owner
We think we have an amazing staff too! It's always nice to see messages like this. We hope you have a great day.
Merose
2 months ago
1

If I could give 0 stars I would. This hospital is NOT a place for healing, if you come here there is a 99.99% chance of leaving with PTSD. It's been a little over a year since I was there, it's taken me this long to muster up the courage to leave a review. I still have nightmares about being there. While I was there, my body was violated by the staff members! I was horrified they didn't tell me what they were doing. They just put me in a small room and did their thing. No one talked to me. No one explained anything to me. I was so dehydrated no one told me how to get water. I thought I wasn't allowed to have water. I thought I wasn't allowed to have hygiene products. No one told me that I was allowed to have them. Nobody gave me any hygiene products. All they do there is drug you. I never meet the doctor, how can I take meds when I don't even know the side effects or what I'm being given and without meeting with a doctor. They're drugging you, What seems to be almost every few hours. You were guaranteed to go through withdrawal when you leave. My biggest problem is no one listen to me. It seems like no one there spoke English and if they did they had such a heavy accent, You couldn't understand anything they were saying. The only time any staff members who actually spoke English came out was during visiting day. This place will make you feel like you're going crazy. There is nothing to do but stare at the walls being trapped with. Your thoughts is scary. There's nothing to stimulate your brain. Literally nothing. They take away everything. You can't do anything but stare at the walls. The human brain needs stimulation. I don't know how many staff members I told this but over and over again to different staff members I told them that I have dyslexia I cannot read. So every time they gave me paperwork and I told them I didn't want to sign it because I didn't know what I was reading. They forced me to sign it anyways. I asked if they could please read it to me and they didn't. They told me to just sign it, It was fine. I am not comfortable with the fact that I have no idea what I signed. I felt very forced to sign paperwork. I I don't even know what I signed. I have a reader on my phone so I'm able to have my phone read to me what's on my screen and I use text to speech. This is how I get around. I also have some serious medical conditions, one of which almost got me killed while I was in there. Thank goodness my roommate was there. She saved me. Staff members were completely useless. If it hadn't been for my roommate, I probably would have died. Also no one told me how to use the phone. No one told me that there was a passcode to put into the phone before putting in the phone number you want. So I thought the whole time I was being locked out of the phone that I wasn't allowed to use it. Little did I know you just needed the passcode the passcode that no one told me. So the only time I could talk to my family is if they called me because I was unable to call them. Apparently they gave it to me on a piece of paper, a piece of paper I could not read! After my roommate got released i was scared for my safety and I told my family this on the phone. My family helped me and told me about AMA. If you get sent to this place I highly suggest you get AMA it means you can leave. They don't tell you this mostly because they don't tell you anything. I can sincerely say this place is not safe. This place is not okay for people with disabilities. This place is not okay for people with medical issues. This place is not okay for anyone! This place should be shut down! There's so many more things that happened there that I'm not putting in this review. So much happened that it is not possible for all of it to fit. I should probably just make a book actually explaining everything. Probably make a movie! I hope for the people who are in there right now survived this place so-called "hospital".

Response from the owner
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss them with you in more detail directly. Should you wish to speak with a representative in more detail, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/contact. Thank you again.
Ahmed Mohamoud
2 months ago
5

Help me with my mania big time

Response from the owner
So glad to hear this terrific feedback! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. Take care.
Overall Experience
Date Submitted
No reviews matching the selected filter!
Get Help Now
Question iconSponsored Helpline
Phone icon 800-784-1361
Left arrow iconBack

Write a review for BHC Fairfax Hospital

Sharing your insights and experiences can help others learn more about this rehab center.

Title of Your Review
This is a required field
Your Review

Reviews comments must comply with our Review Policy Content Standards. Please do not use names (job titles / positions are acceptable) of any individual or identifying features, abusive remarks, or allegations of negligence or criminal activity.

A minimum of 200 characters and max of 2,000 characters required.
This is a required field
How would you rate the facility on the following?*
Overall Experience
Must select a star rating
Accomodations & Amenities
Must select a star rating
Meals & Nutrition
N/A
Must select a star rating
Treatment Effectiveness
Must select a star rating
Admissions Process
Must select a star rating
Staff & Friendliness
Must select a star rating
Cleanliness
Must select a star rating
Value for Cost
Must select a star rating
What is your connection to this facility?
This is a required field
Your Name*
This is a required field
Your Email*
This is a required field
This is a required field
Spinner icon Submitting your review...
Thumbs up icon Your review was successfully submitted.

Nearby Featured Providers

Get Help Today Phone icon 800-823-7153
Question iconSponsored Helpline