Pierce County Alliance - Tacoma Washington

Pierce County Alliance - Tacoma, WA

Pierce County Alliance is treatment center located at 510 Tacoma Avenue South in the 98402 zip code in Tacoma, WA that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts people with trauma, court/judicial system clients and adult men into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Pierce County Alliance consist of substance use counseling, trauma-related counseling and relapse prevention.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 510 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402

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

Here are the full facility listing details on Pierce County Alliance in Tacoma, WA:

Types of Care at Pierce County Alliance

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

Service Settings at Pierce County Alliance

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Pierce County Alliance

  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Pierce County Alliance

  • Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Pierce County Alliance

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Pierce County Alliance

  • Other contracted prescribing entity

Type Of Treatment at Pierce County Alliance

  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Pierce County Alliance

  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)

Treatment Approaches at Pierce County Alliance

  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Pierce County Alliance

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Pierce County Alliance

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Pierce County Alliance

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Pierce County Alliance

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • veterans
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • sexual abuse victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Pierce County Alliance

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Pierce County Alliance

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use

Transitional Services at Pierce County Alliance

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Pierce County Alliance

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Pierce County Alliance

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Pierce County Alliance

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training
  • vocational training and educational support

Tobacco/Screening Services at Pierce County Alliance

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Pierce County Alliance

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Gender Accepted at Pierce County Alliance

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Pierce County Alliance

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Phone #: 253-572-4750

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

WHO ANSWERS?

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 Pierce County Alliance. 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 Pierce County Alliance to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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