I brought my brother up to the detox and they took him in with no problems and gave him a bed after we brought him to St. Joesephs so he could get the meds for a medical detox. They took care of him for a week then helped him get into a rehab center in Spokane, paid for his ...
About Pioneer Human Services – Whatcom Community Detox
Whatcom Community Detox, part of Pioneer Human Services, is a 16-bed medical detox facility in Bellingham, Washington. They offer withdrawal services, counseling and referrals for adults who are voluntarily willing to seek treatment for substance use disorders.
Whatcom provides safe and supervised withdrawal services for adults beginning the sobriety process. Staff provides 24/7 supervision and monitoring of each client in a clean environment. Trained staff will motivate and encourage each client as they move through this difficult process.
In addition to stabilization, Whatcom will assess each client’s mental health and substance use disorder needs. They will provide counseling, assessments and referrals to mental health services and further treatment. Based on the assessment, Whatcom staff will refer clients to inpatient or outpatient community treatment.
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Staff were all helpful, from kitchen, front desk, check in staff. To counselors, nurses, classes, and the wonderful clean up fellow.They gave me direction as I saw them trying to help others with theirs.Clean and open atmosphere.They helped me believe and find my hope.
THE HEAD NUSE IS COLD AND HARD...HER ATTITUDE SUCKS ...SHE HAS A COLD DISPOSITION TOWARDS PEOPLE....THEY NEED SOMEONE WHO IS MORE UNDERSTAND TOWARDS PEOPLE ESPECIALLY ONES WITH MENTAL ISSUES....SHE IS A COLD HEARTED PERSON ...THAT WAS MY EXSPIRIANCE....SHE IS COLD HEARTED
I'm clean and sober now. Unfortunately while I was in Washington I tried multiple attempts to get help from this faculty and the lady doing the intake was extremely rude and unprofessional. It was no surprise to me to discover that once I was finally able to actually get accepted to the facility that the receptionist and a couple staff member were involved in the local Gangstalking culture of Bellingham. Vile people. Not everyone that works here is involved but if you are a T.I be very careful. The handlers work all over the city from the DHS building to detox and jails and treatment centers, hospitals and homless shelters. I have had drugs slipped into my food, psychological warfare tactics used on me brazenly trying to get me to react. If you must come here and this is something you are battling against remember to keep your cool. Recovery is possible, even if you got an army of creeps trying to destroy you on top of an addiction like I did. God bless.
Location
Location
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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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
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.
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.
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Residential Setting
Accreditations
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.
SAMHSA Listed: Yes
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: Washington
Contact Information
(360) 676-2020 
2030 Division Street
Suite B
Bellingham, WA 98226
Get Help Now - 800-985-8516
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Edited by:
Anna Spooner
