American Behavioral Health Systems – ABHS Rehab in Seattle, WA

American Behavioral Health Systems – ABHS

Seattle, Washington

1550 4th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98134

About American Behavioral Health Systems – ABHS

American Behavioral Health Systems (ABHS) offers comprehensive behavioral health care by providing continued assessment, education and intervention. American Behavioral Health Systems (ABHS) is located in Seattle, Washington.

They are dedicated to providing quality comprehensive care in an environment conducive to treating each individual with dignity and respect. They believe that most individuals have the ability to overcome their personal difficulties, but often are in need of assistance, guidance, and counseling in order to successfully reach their goal.

Almost all of the counselors at American Behavioral Health Systems are also in recovery. American Behavioral Health Systems is one of the largest private addiction rehabilitation programs in the state. ABHS focuses primarily on working to identify emotions and behaviors associated with addiction, so addicts can recognize situations and triggers that could lead them to relapse.

Insurance & Financials

Private insurance
Self-pay options
Financial aid
Medicaid

Levels of Care

Inpatient

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.

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 (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.

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.

12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

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).

Programs

Adult program

Military program

Postpartum program

Program for men

Program for women

Young adult program

Settings and Amenities

Residential setting
Private setting
Private transportation
Day school

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.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

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 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.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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.

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.

Individual Therapy

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

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.

Moral Reconation Therapy

Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) is a modality based on strengthening moral reasoning, that can be used in substance abuse treatment. Originally created to help criminal offenders stop committing crimes, it is a structured approach that includes both group and individual counseling, as well as homework exercises. The MRT workbook is structured around 16 steps (units) focusing on 7 treatment issues, including building a healthy, positive identity; developing a higher frustration tolerance; and forming a strong moral belief structure. Participants meet 1-2 times weekly in groups, and can complete all steps of the MRT program in 3-6 months.

Motivational Interviewing

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.

Contact

(360) 748-4776

Website

1550 4th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98134

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Reviews

2.8 (113 reviews)

Google Rating

Jerrod Miley

1 month ago

Staff was nice, however understaffed majority of the time. Mr. Preston the administrative director will threaten to send you back to prison if you are court ordered and talk to you like your a real piece of ****. They pack you in small rooms and make grown adults climb up bunk beds to maximize profits unconcerned about comfortability. Lack of a thorough search when coming into facility makes risk and probability of street drugs entering facility highly probable and certain. When you see the director you really can tell all he cares about is money. If able to go anywhere else for treatment take it.

Aaron Nassar

I just attended this place for over two weeks to get better from my multiple addictions. They treated me and many, many other amazing clients (inmates more like it) like absolute trash, and both me and a friend I met while we were both getting kicked out were basically screwed over he was kicked out for simply getting into an argument with staff, whereas I had just bummed a few cigarettes to my friends basically, as well as having had a few completely non-aggressive emotional outbursts the beginning half of my stay, mostly because of the poor treatment and prison-like atmosphere. We were both doing really great otherwise and were well on our way to full recovery, and then they literally screwed us both over and made us homeless lolGonna miss all of the amazing friends I met in there :,( plus, I m positive this place got me sick I honestly hope this place gets shut down.Also, Mrs. Brown is one of the most narcissistic, emotionally abusive and all-around despicable human pieces of garbage I have ever met Don t go here. lol

Roni Davydchyk

2 months ago

Was looking for employment. Got told to meet on Wednesday at 1030am. Arrived at 1015. Stood by the door I was told to meet at until 1035am with nobody responding to any phone calls (called the clinic four times as well as the interviewer three times). Janitor staff let me in and I sat in the waiting room until 1045am. A caretaker came out and greeted me and told me nobody was expecting an interview for today despite me having text message proof as well as Indeed message proof. Caretaker also confirmed the identity of the person so it s not like I was scammed. Called the next day and my phone number was blocked. This place is a joke. I should of taken the last staff & patient reviews seriously. Frontier Behavioral Health is a lot better, go there instead for employment and patient care. Not to mention how filthy the actual space is, sticky sofas, dusty and sticky carpets, peeling paint on walls, felt more like a prison rather than a treatment facility.

Barry Titus

5 months ago

They suck

Bonnie

Was there at the Spokane women's place. After 5 days none of my prescribed meds also in the van on the way from Tacoma drivers stopped in North Bend store full of alcohol..

Jessica Gonzalez

As a work place I have never had a better support system in regards to the management and administrative team. I never worried about hours and they were flexible when my family and home life changed. They do CARE about their staff and are willing to take ANY extra mile if the staff is simply showing up and doing their jobs. Most negative reviews I ve seen are from scorned employees or from old administration and leadership. Employed here almost 3 years and the ONLY reason for leaving has nothing to do with the actual job nor the leadership. If you are wanting to make a difference, have a real rewarding job, in a fast paced environment with a team who values and practices education over punitive measures, this is the place to be. Pay is some of the highest in the industry because the work is DEMANDING, not for any other reason. Willing to give people in recovery second chances and trust with important positions.

Mr Sparks

Denise Colbray

6 months ago

I Have been calling this facility for 4 business days. I have a relative actively participating and We as a family have not been able to support at all!!!Client has not met with counselor after 2 was of being there. How does this work??!I would appreciate a call back today.

Jacob Syverson

7 months ago

I had just been in this facility and I wanna share my experience with anyone who is looking for a place to change...I walked into Mission knowing the program and the idea of a Therapeutic Community is a great concept and it would work great if there wasn't upper structure involved... It's kinda more along the lines of letting the patients who come into it with hard drug addictions and they are expected to run the facility for the lions share of the work that should be handled by a professional who is getting paid to do things like ummm... I don't know... Not allowing everyone copying the same answers that someone who already did the work by copying the same answers that had been supplied to him in the same manner...That part made doing clinical processing group SUCH A FROCKEN SLOG... Cause no one is actually being honest since it's the same as the guy who had just presented his regurgitated nonsense.ALSO IF YOU ARE DOING A SELF-ADMIT OR 28 DAYS.... YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED TO KNOW WHERE AND WHAT YOU WANT TO DO AFTER YOU FINISH TREATMENT... DONT EXPECT THEM TO GUIDE YOU. I say all of this because after I got kicked out for reasons to be explained by the end of my review, i was taken to a Greyhound station and given a ticket to a place 22 miles from where I had said just a few days before the ejection, that my family doesn't want me to go to their house due to it being pretty toxic. If you read my file, it will say needs housing assistance in Spokane, Wa...Now for why I had gotten kicked out...I managed to sneak out of the community during the 645-815 outdoor opportunities, I went to buy Vapes, instant coffee, coffee creamer, candy, and 4 pints of Ben n Jerry's ice cream... Pretty much just things that they don't do a very good job at doing for us the clientele. For an example, coffee is only served before a 7am breakfast and if you want the absolute basic additive of powder creamer, it costs a quarter... You want sugar as well like a normal human being?!? Another 25 cents for the sugar. So 50� for the most basic of coffee additives, if ya spend that much on all 3 cups your rationed per morning, it can add up REALLY quickly if you come there cause your life had become unmanageable due to an addiction to drugs or alcohol.I was able to manage slipping out and back in because of their care level goes down DRAMATICALLY... As far as me being in the right place as I had claimed, legally I was there in the building since I was marked as present by staff... But I wasn't kicked out because of what ide done... I GOT BOOTED FOR HAVING FRICKEN INSTANT COFFEE N CANDY...But what REALLY made me give ABHS such a low rating was that I had been told that they don't just kick people out if they have nowhere to go, that they care about their patients who have a strong desire to change their lives for the betterment of self and their place in society as a whole... I was on 3 different crews and I wanted to truly get a chance at changing my life for the better... I had made good friends that I miss dearly. I was kicked out 6 days early, sent on a bus to a town 22 miles from anything close to familiar. But since I didn't stay the 28 days, my family won't talk to or help me even though I've been clean through the whole ordeal. My sister is the only person who would talk to me and help me, My sister ended up driving me back to Spokane since I'm homeless and don't have anything anymore as I try desperately to get my life back on course And stay clean when I'm surrounded by people using almost everywhere, every day... Idk how long Ile last cause I feel like giving up as I lay on cold concrete.Sorry for having such a long review, hope it helps whomever is hurting decide what they feel is the right place to start real changeMr. Syverson

Billy Childs

Completely money hungry and extremely corrupt. I've been clean for a year now, but when I was there , and was doing good I got into an argument with a counselor. The next day he told me I failed a UA. I'd been clean for 40 days and was due to leave within 2 days. I got extremely upset obviously and told them with full intention that it would be taken to court. A couple hours later , while I was already trying to reach out to any pro bono attorneys that would help me because I was sure he was trying to kick me out " they have the power to and I've seen them abuse it a grid amount of times" the counselor called me in the office And told me that he must've read the results wrong.. many more things just like that I and many y other's have witnessed.. If you have any choice in the matter, go somewhere else!! Also, its like a rehab boot camp and If u say your planning to get transferred they will kick you out on the spot

brandon bishop

I talked to one lady for maybe a minute then when I was about to ask a question she hung up.

Renae Dyer

8 months ago

I have known a couple of people who have went there, although it was back in 2017, they did have pretty good success and not many bad things to say about their overall experience. Yesterday, I dropped my son off there. So as of right now I do not know what to expect, I am hoping for the best. I will come back to write another review about the new experience in about 30 days.

Response from the owner8 months ago

Thank you for the five-star review. And more importantly, thank you for trusting us with your son. All people can live a life free of dangerous substances. It's real work, but success is possible.

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