Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1 - Tacoma Washington

Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1 - Tacoma, WA

Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1 is treatment facility located at 3629 South D Street in the 98418 zip code in Tacoma, WA that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts transitional age young adults, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender LGBT and seniors and older adults into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1 consist of 12-step facilitation, matrix Model and dialectical behavior therapy.

Address: 3629 South D Street, Tacoma, WA 98418

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. Pharmacotherapies
  6. Treatment Approaches
  7. FacilityOwnership
  8. License/Certification/Accreditation
  9. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  10. Payment Assistance Available
  11. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  12. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Tobacco/Screening Services
  18. Facility Smoking Policy
  19. Age Groups Accepted
  20. Gender Accepted
  21. Exclusive Services
  22. Services for deaf
  23. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1 in Tacoma, WA:

Types of Care at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Pharmacotherapies at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • Methadone

Treatment Approaches at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients

Screening & Testing at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning

Ancillary Services at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling

Tobacco/Screening Services at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Services for deaf at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1

  • Arabic
  • Spanish

Phone #: 253-798-6576

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

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Is Methadone a safe option for addiction treatment?

Methadone treatment can be a safe and effective option for individuals struggling with opioid addiction, especially when administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program, such as the one that can be found at Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1. Methadone is an opioid medication that is used to help manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making it easier for individuals to reduce or quit their use of other opioids like heroin or prescription painkillers.

Here are some key points to consider regarding the safety of methadone treatment:

  1. Supervised Administration: Methadone treatment is typically provided through opioid treatment programs (OTPs) or clinics where patients receive a daily dose of methadone under the supervision of healthcare professionals. This helps reduce the risk of misuse and overdose.

  2. Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms: Methadone can alleviate the severe withdrawal symptoms associated with opioids, which can be a significant barrier to recovery. This can enhance the patient's quality of life and make it easier for them to engage in therapy and counseling.

  3. Harm Reduction: Methadone maintenance treatment can be viewed as a harm reduction approach. While it doesn't necessarily lead to immediate abstinence, it reduces the risks associated with illicit opioid use, such as overdose and the transmission of infectious diseases (e.g., HIV and hepatitis).

  4. Individualized Treatment: Methadone treatment should be individualized to meet the unique needs of each patient. The dose is typically adjusted based on the patient's response and progress in treatment.

  5. Legal Regulation: Methadone clinics and providers are subject to strict regulations and oversight by government agencies to ensure safety and appropriate use of the medication.

However, it's important to note that methadone is an opioid itself and can be habit-forming. When taken as prescribed and under medical supervision, the risk of addiction to methadone is relatively low. However, misuse or diversion of methadone can lead to addiction and other negative consequences.

Methadone treatment is not suitable for everyone. Individuals with certain medical conditions or contraindications may not be candidates for methadone treatment. It's essential for addiction treatment centers like Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Treatment Services Unit 1 to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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