Recovery Center of King County

1701 18th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98144

About Recovery Center of King County

Recovery Center of King County, located in Seattle, Washington is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including alcoholism, co-occurring mental health disorders, and opiate addiction.

Specialty rehab programs at Recovery Center of King County include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences and gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men.

Latest Reviews

Daniel Smart
4 weeks ago on Google
5
So I went into this place scared... nvr have I ever been to a detox and I've been hooked for 3 almost 4 years on fentenal(worst drug)(Worst decision of my life) but I went in and when I went in the nurses all the way down to the admission person were like there's nothing to be scared of.... well that's the truth u get out what u put into this place the first 3 days I was straight knocked outWitch is a good thingIf I name all the nurses that I had and that were there I would (I'm bad at names)I'd give them all 5 stars from them giving me comfort meds to pain meds I have nothing wrong to say about this placeYes the food sucks and we had chicken brest for the 5 days for dinner and something different for beast and lunch witch was actually pretty good like the bowl of chili's but other then that this place should have a 4.6 out of 5
peter post
1 month ago on Google
2
Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Hello Peter! 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.
Sherri Larson
1 month ago on Google
4
I hope this gets read and told to the appropriate people! You know who you are!!Still sober-62 days-Well, we knew it was going to be rough. I still have hard moments, days and minutes.But, I was told that was to be expected. i am working this out patient program and succeeding in all aspects.From detox to in-patient. Thanks guys for saving my life. Just wanted to update you all. Seeing as I fled the COVID out break!! Best, Sherri Larson
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hey Sherri! We'll get it to the team! Thank you for the stellar review and the 4 stars! We're happy we can help!

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Accepted Insurance

Recovery Center of King County works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, 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.

Addiction Treatments

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.

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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

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.

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.

Contact Information

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1701 18th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98144

Reviews of Recovery Center of King County

2.9/5 (48 reviews)
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2.9 (48 reviews)
Daniel Smart
4 weeks ago
5

So I went into this place scared... nvr have I ever been to a detox and I've been hooked for 3 almost 4 years on fentenal(worst drug)(Worst decision of my life) but I went in and when I went in the nurses all the way down to the admission person were like there's nothing to be scared of.... well that's the truth u get out what u put into this place the first 3 days I was straight knocked outWitch is a good thingIf I name all the nurses that I had and that were there I would (I'm bad at names)I'd give them all 5 stars from them giving me comfort meds to pain meds I have nothing wrong to say about this placeYes the food sucks and we had chicken brest for the 5 days for dinner and something different for beast and lunch witch was actually pretty good like the bowl of chili's but other then that this place should have a 4.6 out of 5

Sherri Larson
1 month ago
4

I hope this gets read and told to the appropriate people! You know who you are!!Still sober-62 days-Well, we knew it was going to be rough. I still have hard moments, days and minutes.But, I was told that was to be expected. i am working this out patient program and succeeding in all aspects.From detox to in-patient. Thanks guys for saving my life. Just wanted to update you all. Seeing as I fled the COVID out break!! Best, Sherri Larson

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hey Sherri! We'll get it to the team! Thank you for the stellar review and the 4 stars! We're happy we can help!
Jason Mixon
1 month ago
1

I wish I could give less stars.I m an addict. I ve been an addict for some time. I know what I am, who I am and most importantly, I know my own value. Yes even as an addict, I still have personal and social value. So, when I was admitted, it was training day for staff in their new positions. As an employee and past employer, I know the need for proper training. And as an addict I know that having to sit through a training situation, while in complete withdrawal, listening to one employee tell the other employee how to do, what to do and when to do it even though on a normal day it surely doesn t get done like that, is the worst way for an addict to get started with treatment. I was the first client (sucker) to be admitted on that day. My time with the ladies at the front desk (Jo, Joyce and the one other young lady who s name I forgot) was absolutely the only time that I felt like someone actually cared about me and what I might be going through. Dr. Than was nice as well as being very informative and seemed genuinely concerned about the course of action I was taking. In the end we came to an agreement and he had some notes listed in my file so that I could be properly medicated when the time came. Even with his forward thinking and planning it needed up just being wasted time. The nurses told me straight up that they do not do what the doctor said can be done for me. Comfort meds are given if you ask for them. If you ask more than once you get talked to like you re a third grader. And if you try to explain anything, you are immediately cut off mid sentence and berated by the very people who are supposed to be showing compassion and guidance through this tough situation that we voluntarily put ourselves in. I was repeatedly called a childish grown man by a man (the SUDP) with terrible communication skills, lacking empathy all while acting like it was his way or the highway. And the assessments only take 5-10mins. What the???? The best part about it was that I wasn t even trying to talk to him. I wanted to talk to my nurse but he just kept butting in every time my nurse or myself tried to speak. Oh dear lord I was interrupting the 10 minute staff meeting where care directives are discussed for the patients. There were 20 of us that day so that is literally only 30 seconds per patient. I started asking about meds before they even came on shift. The first time I was stiffed and didn t get anything. The second time I was given meds that didn t even put a dent in my withdrawals so the third time I figured I would try to make my case known because I was trying to come off of over a 100mgs of methadone and get totally clean and sober and Dr Than had given special directives for my care and if I could just finish what I was trying to say then maybe it would have gone different. I stayed almost 48hrs and in that time I was only given comfort meds twice. When I attempted to try and get the medicine that Dr. Than said I could have in the amount of time that was told to me I was told that they don t do things that way and that I was going to have to wait. I mean I get it, I came to their facility, asking for help and knowingly gave control of myself to other people, who are supposed to be professionals and all I got was more sick. All I got was a lack of compassion when it was pretty clear that I was having a very difficult time. All I got were rude looks and even more rude communication by a group of people who are supposed to be there to help not hinder.Our mission is to empower and enrich our communities through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment, one individual at a time.Valley Cities vision is to set the standard for behavioral healthcare through our commitment to inclusion, pursuing excellence, and fostering innovation. We aspire to be the beacon of hope, offering access to care and aiming to be the employer of choice committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.They are so far from the mark oh and LPN Deqa was compassionate and nice also

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hello Jason, 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.
peter post
1 month ago
2

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hello Peter! 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.
hunter benoit
2 months ago
4

Good place if your serious , everything you need

Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you, Hunter, for the 4 stars, and the review! If there is any other feedback you have for us, please reach out to feedback@valleycities.org so we can further improve client experiences.
Jake Bouthsa
3 months ago
1

This is a dangerous place to go if you are seeking help. I was admitted to the upstairs rehab and immediately knew I had made a mistake. My first day the assigned me to a counselor who during our first group was not aware that I a new patient was assigned to her group and then shuffled me to the other counselor. The next day the second counselor didn t remember who I was and insisted I was supposed with be with the other group. For the first week this happened. They give you a packet of inane repetitive questions and 90% of the day is spent working on these packets, never any guidance. In the two weeks I was there I NEVER once spoke to an individual/counselor/staff member one on one to discuss why I was there. Just more packet work. The staff there are apathetic, Sue the night manager would berate us as a group each night over certain individuals behavior, yet she was providing contraband like takis, hot sauce and candy to one of the patients there who roomed next door and would come through the shared bathroom and show what Sue brought him. The food is inedible, and often under cooked even hotdogs are served cold. We were allowed outside for 10 minutes exactly twice in my two weeks there. When it was my weekly turn to clean the facilities again, the other patients who were the night staff favorites were allowed to skip it, overheard them saying don t wake them up they ve had a long day. So of the four people assigned to clean on my day I was the only one. In short, do not go here. The staff is apathetic. The counselors are apathetic and don t want a case load that would have to make them exert any effort. The place is run on favoritism, rules are broken by staff. The overnight staff is extremely unprofessional and unkind, Sue would berate the entire group then dive into her personal problems at home and tell everyone about her son being in legal problems for killing someone and that she didn t want to be there. The only saving grace is Allan, who is a kind soul and was the only person who apologized to me on my way out. The director was Kai, and he was defeated and said he understood. He didn t even try to rationalize it or defend it. He just signed my papers so I could leave. It is a disgrace and does a disservice to those in actual need of help. Do yourself an favor and do deep research into a place your entrust with your care, this place is not it. I am angry because they wasted my time when all I needed was help.

Response from the owner3 months ago
Hello Jake, 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.
Kino Dols
5 months ago
1

Wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. When I checked in I told them in no uncertain terms that I was prone to stomach bleeding, so no Tylenol. I told them I could not take benzos because I was over prescribed them as a kid. For the 30 hours I was there, all they did was feed me Valium and Tylenol till I was too messed up to stand and in so much stomach pain I couldn't sleep.Checked out and then had to deal with Benson withdrawal and internal bleeding for days. This place is NOT SAFE.

Response from the owner5 months ago
Hey Kyle, 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.
Aiesha Martinez
5 months ago
1

Came in to detox for 6 days .. . I didn't like the environment the moment I walked into the facility ...the admissions person (Steve )was VERY rude and uncompassionate towards me .. acted like he hated his job and was incompetent with answering my questions about the facility and the overall care that I was going to receive for this would have been my first time at this facility. After I got admitted I was just thrown into a dirty cold room with 2 other women that were detoxing. ..and who ended up eventually leaving the same day due to poor structure and lack of care in the facility... Although they addressed these concerns with me ..I was still willing to stay to see for myself because I wanted to stay clean .... overtime I seen that MOST staff are extremely rude ... Lack proper communication skills and compassion...for not just myself but for other patients ....the nurses will just give you meds to keep you sleep and out of it for a few days ...then send you on your way ... Most of the time I had to keep asking what my medications were and what side effects did they pertain ...and of course none of nurses or doctors I had were able to address those questions .......I won't be returning . Upper management has some extreme work to do when it comes to the staff here and the facility overall .

Response from the owner5 months ago
Aiesha, we appreciate you 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.
James Susie
10 months ago
1

First, I would like to give two different ratings from downstairs (detox), which I would give 5 stars. There are a few rude, uncompassionate people, especially towards the people who need it most, but 95%, especially Allen and Jill and Jessica are Rock Stars, who are caring and compassionate and put the clients needs first, whatever it takes and understand tasing the time to listen (even if it is group time) if the patient needs help or is in distress they make sure the patients well being is put before silly rules over your own needs for care".Then there is Upstairs... Which I wish I could give Negative 5 stars. This is where the Manager, Scott, with a God complex, and his very small staff of staff reside. They are rude, disrespectful, talk down to patients as though they are less than human and have NO compassion or respect for the clients or their needs. I have never been to jail but that is definitely the closest I have ever felt. I have also never been to rehab, but I am aware that there are ways that you should treat people, no matter their walk of life, with respect, dignity and compassion, especially if you have chosen that path as a career. If your only goal is to get a paycheck, go work for McDonalds where compassion or respect is not such a prerequisite. The Management and staff are 90% all un or under educated for their roles and each counselor running groups and all have different "opinions" they share in group settings, based not on education, or training but their own experiences. I went into one group with Craig, who is undereducated and has no medical credentials that would give him clearance to give medical explanations or advice. He was supposed to be directing meditation, but instead, he spent most of the time answering questions with incorrect answers and medical explanations and advice that were completely medically incorrect, which is technically illegal. Another "counselor" gave group training where he made VERY rude and homophobic jokes and there was a gay gentleman in our group and looked so deflated and I felt so terrible and embarrassed for him.Try and avoid them knowing you are leaving the facility, they amp up their tactics to try and make your your goals very difficult to achieve, ie: Won't allow you to see the people that can help you, won't let you use the phone, even supervised. I was working with the Discharge Counselor (who is AMAZING), so I came back upstairs after the group meeting (meditation) had already started. When I asked a question "Is my evaluation counselor available" I was told "NO, but why are you not in group?!?!" I explained that I was working with the discharge/transfer Counselor to take care of paperwork" I was told "NO, SHE IS NOT HERE, but it doesn't matter, you need to be in Group NOW, we don't have time for your issues or what you need to do, you need to be in group NOW!" I said "I have a deadline to get in touch with my transfer facility so if He (Craig) is not finished by 9:45am, I will leave to take care of what I need to. Scott responded "You don't need to worry about that, I will handle the Discharge Counselor, I need you in group NOW!!!" As he opens the door for me and points inside and aggressively repeats himself.The beds: you wake up sore from all the springs. The food is horrendous, almost ALL frozen processed. I had 3 fresh Items in my 9 days: 1 clementine, 1 small cup of chopped Cucumber and 1 salad. For Christmas Eve, we ate Salisbury Steak Loaf and instant mashed potatoes and for Christmas Dinner, we received leftovers from the night before, it was bad, most of us just threw them away and went without Dinner on Christmas. You are not allowed to go outside and not permitted to use the phone for the first week upstairs, EVEN on CHRISTMAS!I highly recommend detox and also appreciate that they take in the homeless who don't have insurance or ID. I highly discourage going upstairs. As soon as you get to detox, starting calling other facilities to get a bed date, I hear Ollala and Seamar Tacoma are good.Sincerely Disappointed,Dr. Susie Hall

Response from the owner10 months ago
Susie, 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.
Travis Walker DesAutels
11 months ago
5

We arrived with no appointment, but staff was welcoming and clear with what we could expect. They helped us navigate insurance and forms. It felt like they cared.

Response from the owner11 months ago
Travis, thank you for the kind comments and fantastic 5 stars! We are happy we could help!
Sylvia Garcia
1 year ago
4

Detox from alcohol was great, the staff made sure that I was always comfortable unlike trying to detox at home. The food was not that great. And I would have liked to go outside more. They had a great TV and game room. I made friends there and we played Domino's and scrabble all day and night.I only went to detox here. I did not go to the rehab.

Response from the owner1 year ago
Sylvia, we are so happy we could help! If you would like to reach us directly, please email us at feedback@valleycities.org if you have any other feedback or comments!
Michele Warner
1 year ago
1

Detox staff are amazing. BUT rehab staff were disrespectful & untrained. Multiple complaints regarding staff s behavior and complacency were ignored. Was cut off cold turkey from detox meds and wasn t offered a process to get any medical help. Wouldn t leave a dog in their care. Spent most our time watching YouTube videos and packets. No organization or processes were in place for actual care. Facility needs to be reported to the state. Wouldn t recommend to anyone.

Response from the owner1 year ago
Michele, 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.
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