Sea Mar Community Health Centers

202 Cullens Street NW
Yelm, WA 98597

About Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is located in Yelm, Washington. It’s a behavioral health clinic that offers chemical dependency services for individuals struggling to safely quit their alcohol and drug addictions.

They’re state licensed and accredited by the Joint Commission. They also meet all of the court-mandated criteria. Once you sign up, there’ll be a team of professional therapists and counselors ready to help you on your journey to a happier and healthier life. This is an outpatient clinic, but they do offer intensive outpatient services for those who need a stricter regimen in order to stay on the right path.

This clinic offers drug and alcohol evaluations in both English and Spanish. They also do DUI assessments and can help you recover from the stress that comes after getting a DUI. They offer relapse prevention services, individual counseling, group counseling, and family counseling. In fact, they highly encourage that you involve your family or your community support group during the process of your recovery.

Finally, they offer aftercare, so you can have some support even after you’ve finished their program.

Latest Reviews

Regan Duplessis
3 months ago on Google
5
Dr. Kowals is the best pediatrician one could ask for. He is incredibly patient, kind, caring, compassionate, and eases the way for these kiddos. He will go above and beyond for his patients and their families! He has been treating my son for almost 8 years now, we followed him to SeaMar from his previous practice. I m so glad I made that decision. My son used to be frightened by doctors, but now, he isn t bothered by it at all! Having a kiddo with higher needs can be difficult, so finding a pediatrician that genuinely cares and helps set my son up for success is so important to me. I couldn t be happier with the care in this clinic. 5/5 stars every time from us! The front desk staff are quick and efficient, and the MA s are so kind and understanding. Great job SeaMar team!
Laura Foor
4 months ago on Google
5
Great first visit! I was impressed by their professionalism, and their ability to make a thorough health care plan to get me back on track to good overall health. Recommend!
Carey Quinn
7 months ago on Google
5
I have been completely satisfied with my healthcare providers and courtesy from all the workers.

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Accepted Insurance

Sea Mar Community Health Centers 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.

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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
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.
aftercare iconAftercare 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).
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive 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.

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.

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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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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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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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's 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.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

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

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (360) 400-4800
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202 Cullens Street NW
Yelm, WA 98597

Fact checked and written by:
Benjamin Cardenas
Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD

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I felt like if the people working at Sea Mar only wanted to hurry the process as much as possible, there are a lot of places where you will be treated better than in here.

Reviewed on 2/14/2019
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2.7 (49 reviews)
Regan Duplessis
3 months ago
5

Dr. Kowals is the best pediatrician one could ask for. He is incredibly patient, kind, caring, compassionate, and eases the way for these kiddos. He will go above and beyond for his patients and their families! He has been treating my son for almost 8 years now, we followed him to SeaMar from his previous practice. I m so glad I made that decision. My son used to be frightened by doctors, but now, he isn t bothered by it at all! Having a kiddo with higher needs can be difficult, so finding a pediatrician that genuinely cares and helps set my son up for success is so important to me. I couldn t be happier with the care in this clinic. 5/5 stars every time from us! The front desk staff are quick and efficient, and the MA s are so kind and understanding. Great job SeaMar team!

Laura Foor
4 months ago
5

Great first visit! I was impressed by their professionalism, and their ability to make a thorough health care plan to get me back on track to good overall health. Recommend!

Carey Quinn
7 months ago
5

I have been completely satisfied with my healthcare providers and courtesy from all the workers.

Brenda Johnson
1 year ago
5

Desiree Cardis
1 year ago
1

Went in today to get a filling done. A tooth that has been causing me pain. They had a fill in dr. A older Asian man. He came over and told me they would be fixing a completely different tooth. I then told him no I need the tooth done that has been bothering me. He then tells me that it s a small simple cavity and it can t be causing me pain. Then told me he didn t feel comfortable fixing it? WHY ARE YOU EVEN A DENTIST WORKING ON PEOPLE TEETH IF YOU DONT FEEL COMFORTABLE FIXING A SIMPLE CAVITY???? It takes months to get in here to get your teeth fixed and I really needed my filling done. He was rude and unprofessional and not willing to help or hear my concerns. Anyways don't let this man touch your mouth.

Wanjiru Erbach
1 year ago
1

Terrible place! Took my 2 year old son for a dental appointment but the incompetence in whoever scheduled it did it for medical in stead of dental. The girls at the front desk dare tell me to come back the following day with no apologies and no explanations. They were just murmuring there amongst themselves I had to stand firm and insisted on my son getting dental care. Very poor PR.

Tom Z
2 years ago
2

When ARPN Harvey was there practicing medicine I would give it 4 stars. Harvey left beginning of December 2021. He was the only medical doctor practitioner there. So . . . Since December no medical doctor. I was told they were hoping for A replacement in March, then it became June and after inquiring a few days ago it s now September. I will give SeaMar 2 stars or less for getting a replacement for Harvey. It s not rocket science.

John Williams
2 years ago
1

They go through practitioners every couple months. Hard to get needed prescriptions filled! Awful. In fairness, they are nice.

Mike O'Shea
2 years ago
1

Care is non existent here. you'll wait 2 hours after your appointment to be seen just to get gaslighted. i have had intestinal bleeding since february and no one seems to care. i vomit blood, blood in stool, in constant pain. dont even worry about trying to reach them on mychart. they wont ever respond to you. take your blood tell you your fine and never speak to you again. im not fine im fin dying here

Shylia Moyer
2 years ago
3

Even if you arrive early like requested for your appointment they tend to get you in late. Last appointment the parking lot and lobby were both empty and I was still taken care of after my appointment time. They've been low staffed and training new employees consistently for the last two years so keep that in mind if you're appointment is on a day where you have other responsibilities/appointments. Generally staff is kind and tries to be helpful.

rozy rorrer
2 years ago
1

Horrible customer service if you can get an appointment they end up.just Canceling it and telling you to go somewhere else this has happened to at least 4 people I know completely.. unprofessional office who don't take people health seriously .

Taylor Fields
2 years ago
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This is the most unprofessional and inconsiderate clinic I have come across. I would not waste your time here. 0/5 stars.

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