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UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview

UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview

Drug Rehab Center in Seattle, Washington

  • Substance Abuse
  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview is a state-accredited drug rehab facility in Seattle, WA providing recovery programs which combine evidence-based therapies, medication management and life-skills training with specialized dual-diagnosis treatments for mental health issues, addiction and substance abuse.

About This Seattle, WA Facility

UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview in Seattle offers comprehensive psychiatric and addiction treatment for those struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, and trauma. This public rehab specializes in dual diagnosis and mental health care, providing an interdisciplinary approach with a team of physicians, nurses, counselors, and therapists.

  • Offers both voluntary and involuntary admissions for severe psychotic, mood, and personality disorders
  • Provides individual and group therapy, medication management, and family counseling
  • Utilizes evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing

Accredited by The Joint Commission, UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview upholds the highest standards of quality and safety. It is also designated by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Hospital of Excellence for treating PTSD and other mental health issues in veterans.

This facility treats a wide range of addictions and mental health conditions, including substance use disorders, mood disorders, and trauma-related issues. Treatment methods encompass various levels of care, from short-term crisis intervention to long-term residential programs, with a focus on personalized, evidence-based approaches.

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

    State License

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Rehab centers exist in Seattle, WA to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse, which is an umbrella term for drug and alcohol addiction. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Centers like UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview provide individuals a chance to access individual and group therapy that can be monumental for recovery.

    Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using various psychoactive substances. It is also a diagnostic term used by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to define the mental and physical impairment or distress caused by misuse and overuse of certain substances in a period of 12 months.

    People with dual diagnosis have coexisting addiction and a mental disorder. 9.2 million US adults had a co-occurring disorder in 2018, so not just limited to Washington residents. Best treatment combines medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), support group, and inpatient rehabilitation. Sometimes, complementary therapies – yoga, massage, and acupuncture – may also be used.

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient rehab is intended to treat severe addictions and co-occurring disorders. The length of stay in Washington varies from four weeks to six months according to the individual needs. Inpatient rehab ensures that the patient stays in a substance-free environment at UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview.

    UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview‘s Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. Patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group.

    Group therapy happens at UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Seattle, WA patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an improved version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). DBT is a treatment of choice for people suffering from self-harming behaviors characterized by cutting and suicidal thoughts or inclinations.

    This treatment is developed to help individuals recognize their thought patterns, behaviors, and feelings. It has demonstrated its effectiveness for people that are finding it difficult to control their emotions and urges. Conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder also benefit from DBT as it imparts individuals stress-management techniques and enhanced self-esteem so they can sustain their sobriety by reducing the impact of triggers and out-of-control emotions.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. It can be used in individual counseling sessions. Talking through issues with professionals at UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. It is a way of learning about yourself and your individual perceptions. CBT is a healthy way of addressing some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in your life.

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview

    Experiential therapy works on the principle that the perception of individuals determines their behavior. It is different from medication and talk therapy and suits those who have difficulty in expressing themselves and interact. Experiential therapy works by using tools and activities to recreate past experiences and encourages the release of suppressed thoughts that were responsible for the negative feelings and drug addiction.

    Role-playing, arts and crafts, music, animal care, rock climbing, etc. are some of the activities used in this therapy. Gradually the individual will experience calmness and love and change their perception positively. Other than drug addiction, Experiential therapy is useful in various behavioral and eating disorders.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview Location and Directions
    Address Information325 9th Ave
    Seattle, Washington 98104 Phone Number(206) 744-3000 Meta DetailsUpdated April 15, 2024
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    Seattle, 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.

    In Seattle, Washington, drug addiction is a big problem. In 2016, there were nearly 500 drug overdose deaths in Seattle, with opioids responsible for most of those deaths. 4.5% of people aged 12 or older reported using psychotherapeutic drugs for nonmedical purposes. Some of the most common treatments include inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, and detox centers.

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