UW Medicine Mental Health and Addiction Services at Harborview Rehab in Seattle, WA

UW Medicine Mental Health and Addiction Services at Harborview

Seattle, Washington

Patricia Steel Building, 401 Broadway
1st floor
Seattle, WA 98104

About UW Medicine Mental Health and Addiction Services at Harborview

When clients receive MAT, FDA-approved medications are combined with mental health counseling to support individuals by helping them work through the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of addiction and recovery. Therapy is supportive by teaching clients how to work through their emotions and learn new skills to maintain their recovery. The medications mitigate withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings while a person detoxes from addictive substances.

The medication-assisted treatment program is provided on an outpatient basis. Clients receive dosing and counseling and return to their home environment upon completion of each session.
If it is determined that a more intensive level of care is needed, a referral may be placed to a treatment center that can offer inpatient or residential care. Clients also have access to mental health counseling and dual diagnosis treatment through therapeutic interventions and personalized counseling sessions.

Harborview Medical Center – Addictions accepts most insurance plans, including United Healthcare, Magellan, ComPsych, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and more. It’s important to verify insurance coverage with your provider prior to starting treatment because out of network benefits may vary from plan to plan.

Payment Options

Medicaid
Private insurance
Self-pay options
Financial aid
Sliding scale payment assistance
Medicare

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.

Medically Assisted Detox

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.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) 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). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Programs

Adult Program

Hearing Impaired Program

Program For Men

Program For Women

Young Adult Program

Insurance

Our Policy: UW Medicine Mental Health and Addiction Services at Harborview works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna

Humana

UnitedHealth Group

Treatment

Alcoholism

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.

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.

Dual Diagnosis

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.

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

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Clinical Services

Group Therapy

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.

Contact

(206) 744-9657

Patricia Steel Building, 401 Broadway
1st floor
Seattle, WA 98104

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Reviews

3.98 (13 reviews)

Rehab.com (2)

Google (11)

Google Rating

3.8 (11 reviews)

Sarah Mullins

5 months ago

The UW has worked hard with me. Kyla Evans has been a wonderful therapist through most of my ups and downs since working with her. She gives me things to think about and work on each time I see her. I believe having people whom gone to school should have compassion, empathy and be respectful. Kyla has been tremendous along with everyone who worked with me from the beginning when I felt like a crazy mess. They have helped me gain the nessary tools to deal with life as it comes, they worked with me when I was unworkable due to fear and anxiety. Thank you all whom invested time, compassion and understanding. In closing I love the wrap around services they have even though I still fight them on going to the doctors when it's necessary. Your all appreciated!!

I Qard

2 years ago

Preliminary: I am a outpatient patient of harborview outpatient mental health being seen for: #Bipolar1 #PTSD #MDD #OCD #ADHD #Anxiety #goodtimesI have been going here for outpatient services longer than I care to say. That having been said; I have had much contact with all levels of staff over the years. My overall assessment is that these are amazing human beings that work for the greater good. My current case manager is so ridiculously good at his job it never ceases to amaze me. He never denies my access to him. I am admittedly a demanding client and both he and my prescribing phychiatrist deal with it very gracefully. I never feel judged or ashamed. I literally tell them everything and they take it in stride giving me necessary feedback. They respect my boundaries and I theirs so the relationship seems to work. Sometimes on weekends I have a hard time and I will leave messages, dependably corresponding come Monday morning like clockwork. they never make me feel weird about it, on the contrary, always supportive and understanding. These dedicated, hard working people have undoubtedly saved my life and certainly my sanity on several occasions when having an episode. They do their best to help me understand my illness and thereby, my limitations and acceptance of the things I cannot change. Recovery when you have a SMI is seemingly impossible and never indefinite, but without a doubt these people are there with you, as you navigate time and space by your own definitions and try to make sense of the world around you.Honorable mentions: Gail Efroymsen LICSW, Kate Severson; Psychiatric ARNP, Christine Curry MD, Jessica Hazlett LICSW, Alberto Osugera MD of sports medicine, Sam from Pat Steele pharmacy, Ladonya psychiatric nurse, and last but certainly not least, Owen B. Riley LICSWCons: The rood security guy that is upstairs upon main entrance that suceeded the nice Filipino dude.Note to management: he could use some customer service training currently he grunts at you like an ape if you say thanks to him for any reason.

Mega Station

Some of the "councilors" are unprofessional and rude. If you can, chose a different place

Pterodactyl Treason

Paul Munson. He's been doing this for 30 years. He'll tell you at any chance he gets. He lets his emotions control him and becomes unprofessional and engages in cognitive distortions during meetings. His documentation notes are subjective and often incorrect. His attitude is that of someone out of touch with todays problems and general opinions. He is a classic boomer. He does not create a safe place to express and communicate. Hopefully he will retire soon, sparing others from his inflexible and condescending behavior.

Heather Lenox

Just had a horrible call with a young and female- sounding person when asking for general info for their IOP program. My question was about waitlist and she gave me long, convoluted answers about a 400+ referral cue, short term services of 5-6 weeks where the client sees a therapist maybe once a week or less, etc. etc. I kept reiterating that I was seeking IOP only, asking if the offer that, what the wait is. She finally said all groups are suspended because of Covid. I said (again kindly and politely and without raising my voice) that it sounds like they don't currently offer a traditional IOP due to waitlist volume and Covid. She insisted they did and repeated the lack of groups and only occasionally seeing a therapist. I said, "It sounds like you are not currently able to offer a traditional IOP program due to volume and covid." She said that was correct and I suggested she lead with that next time because people like me are making calls for a very stressful reason and just need straightforward info. She proceeded to lecture me on: most people want the long answer, I won't find any other facilities in the area able to offer full IOP, etc. When I told her that isn't accurate as I've already identified three programs but was interested in staying within the UW network, she interrupted me to talk over me. I finally was frustrated and said that she might not be a good fit for talking with people who are struggling with mental health crisis or who are advocating on their behalf like me if she can't be patient with some polite constructive feedback. She said, "I'm ending this call now!" and hung up. ...Whoa.

Aaron Brown

3 years ago

I can't speak for all the Doctors on staff but mine has been great. My last Dr. was basically just another drug dealer but my doctor here actually cares about my well-being and that is a most welcome change from what I had become accustom too. I would recommend this place for anyone seeking ACTUAL help with substance abuse issues.

Leannette Holmes

4 years ago

I have been going here for years and the receptionists are very nice and welcoming. Most of the doctors here that I've seen have been good to great. I've only had a bad experience with one of the intake counselors. Parking has almost always been available when I go there, especially early in the morning and an hour or so before closing time. I am now seeing a new case worker who is doubling as my therapist and I really like him already and have only seen him once. He has a similar way of thinking as me about mental health and sounds like he has a good plan. His overall energy is great and calming!

Sonja Star Edwards

5 years ago

Tari Harris

Extremely helpful and comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment. Great staff!

Brittany Garris

John Cecil

Great staff and wonderful programs. Very helpful and supportive. Glad my partner is receiving services here. His doctors are great and respond quickly. Very fast to act on the help and support he needs.