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Contact Counseling

Drug Rehab Center in Bellingham, Washington

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Contact Counseling provides evidence-based psychotherapy and substance abuse treatment services to individuals and families in Bellingham, Washington, with a holistic, compassionate approach to promote long-term recovery.

About This Washington Facility

Contact Counseling is a private, outpatient facility located in Bellingham, Washington. It provides evidence-based psychotherapy and substance abuse treatment services to individuals and families. Their mission is to help clients understand, identify, and address the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors associated with addiction and to work collaboratively with clients to help them make meaningful and lasting changes.

At Contact Counseling, they provide a wide range of services to individuals and families struggling with addiction and substance abuse. These services include counseling, individual and group therapy sessions, specialized treatment programming, and referrals to additional support services. They also offer specialized services such as crisis management, case management, and aftercare planning that promote long-term recovery.

Contact Counseling is accredited through CARF International and is certified by The Washington State Department of Health. They are also licensed to provide alcohol and drug treatment services in Washington State. In addition, Contact Counseling has been honored for it's excellence in addiction treatment with the "Excellence in Service" Award from the Northwest Regional Council. They provide a compassionate and holistic approach to addiction treatment and recovery, and strive to promote a supportive, healing environment for all of their clients.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Rehab centers in Washington exist to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using psychoactive substances. Centers like Contact Counseling are here to help.

    Opioid addiction is one of the most common forms of addiction Washington. Opioids include drugs like heroin, oxycontin and fentanyl. They are prescribed to treat pain, but they are often abused and they are addictive. The addiction is treated by detoxing the body, so it no longer needs the chemicals in the drugs. This is followed up by therapies to correct behavior and target the root of the problem.

    Alcohol Abuse, Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse 

    Levels of Care Offered at Contact Counseling

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Intervention, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    An Outpatient Rehab Program is a part-time drug rehab program for treating individuals in Bellingham, WA with mild addiction or mild-to-moderate drug withdrawal symptoms. It generally requires about 10 to 12 hours every week.

    Doctors can administer on-the-spot medication to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, increased heart rate, and even depression. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be used as a part of outpatient treatment to help maintain sobriety.

    An intervention is a planned conversation between an addicted person and their loved ones. Usually, a licensed alcohol and drug counselor or an interventionist supervises the conversation. The presence of a specialist is essential if your loved one has a history of a severe mental disorder, suicidal attempts, abusing mood-altering drugs. A proper intervention is an excellent bridge to an individual’s sobriety.

    Aftercare Support at Contact Counseling, in short, is the support provided to a patient after they have finished treatment. It allows them to adjust to everyday life. It may entail setting them up and enrolling them in services such as Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) inside a halfway house. Career coaching may also be offered to patients to help them get back into the workforce.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their Contact Counseling therapist. Individual therapy seeks to help identify the issues that drive and contribute to a client’s addiction or alcoholism. Another goal of individual counseling is to assist the client to learn how to manage their lives without alcohol or drugs.

    Addiction is a family disease. Family therapy is a common tool that is used during inpatient treatment. While living with active addiction in Bellingham, Washington, it is impossible for family members not to be affected. In order to have the greatest chances for long term sobriety, healing any family trauma and dysfunctional communications is important. Family therapy aims to heal and rebalance unhealthy roles and habits.

    Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Contact Counseling also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

    Aftercare, Drug Rehab, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Intervention, Outpatient Treatment (OP)

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
  • Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Contact Counseling Location and Directions
    Address Information1118 Finnegan Way
    Bellingham, Washington 98225 Phone Number(360) 671-3277 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Bellingham, Washington Addiction Information

    Washington's substance use, abuse, and addiction rates have followed the trends of the rest of the over the past years. Methamphetamine abuse is the biggest threat to Washington. Heroin-related overdoses increased by almost 450% from 2006 to 2016. 20% of all annual deaths in Washington are somehow drug and/or alcohol-related. Drugs are widely abused in Washington because they are easily trafficked in and out of the state.

    About 6.5% of Bellingham, Washington, residents aged 12 and over reported using illicit drugs. The rates of underage drinking are also high in Bellingham. 27% of all car accident fatalities in Bellingham involved alcohol. The city is home to several different industries that can be stressful, which may lead some residents to turn to drugs as a way to cope with the stress.

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