Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, WA, focuses on providing comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services to local communities. They cater especially to low-income and underserved individuals, offering culturally competent care through a team of qualified professionals in a state-licensed, Joint Commission-accredited facility.
Sea Mar Community Health Centers aim to provide quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational, and cultural services to diverse communities, with a focus on serving Latino populations. They ensure affordable and accessible services while maintaining an interdisciplinary approach and community empowerment.
- Offers culturally competent care through mental health therapists and chemical dependency counselors.
- Provides a wide range of services including preventive health exams, prenatal care, and minor procedures.
- Multidisciplinary team develops personalized treatment goals, involving families and social support systems.
- Uses evidence-based practices for mental health and substance abuse treatment services.
Specific issues treated include chemical dependency and mental health disorders. They predominantly serve low-income and underserved individuals, with a special focus on the Latino population, ensuring comprehensive and continuous care.
- 2+ Accreditations
- 4 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 4 Levels of Care
- Speaks English, Spanish
- 24 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations

JCAHO

CARF
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.
Staff
- Brenda GrantMDMedical doctor providing primary care services at Sea Mar Aberdeen.
- Violeta TregoningPhysicianPhysician offering medical care at Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Aberdeen.
- Luis HerreraARNPAdvanced Registered Nurse Practitioner providing healthcare services at Sea Mar Aberdeen.
- Audra LutzHealth Center AdministratorOversees operations and management of Sea Mar Aberdeen Health Center.
- Angela Marie StrangePsychiatric ARNPProvides psychiatric care and mental health services at Sea Mar Aberdeen.
- Lauralee PetersonMental Health Therapist IIIOffers mental health therapy and counseling services at Sea Mar Aberdeen.
- Linda BoxSubstance Use Disorder Professional IIISpecializes in substance use disorder treatment at Sea Mar Aberdeen.
- Lori TornquistSubstance Use Disorder Professional IIIProvides substance use disorder treatment and counseling at Sea Mar Aberdeen.
- Karen Garcia MolinaMental Health Therapist IIIOffers mental health therapy and counseling services at Sea Mar Aberdeen.
- Cynthia TaylorMental Health Therapist LicensedProvides licensed mental health therapy services at Sea Mar Aberdeen.
- Mark AndersonClinical Supervisor (SUD)Supervises substance use disorder treatment programs at Sea Mar Aberdeen.
- Jessica VesseyCDP IIIChemical Dependency Professional providing substance use treatment at Sea Mar Aberdeen.
- Raymon RobinetteCDP IIIChemical Dependency Professional offering substance use treatment at Sea Mar Aberdeen.
- Susan DrakeProgram ManagerManages behavioral health programs at Sea Mar Aberdeen Behavioral Health Clinic.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.
Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Aberdeen in Aberdeen.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Aberdeen support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.
Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Aberdeen, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.
Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in Washington include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.
Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Aberdeen. Patients also receive assistance in making living arrangements in halfway houses. Career counseling is available for those who want a fresh start. There are also local community programs in Aberdeen, WA such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Aberdeen‘s Therapies & Programs
Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.
Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.
Group therapy is a type of counseling at Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Aberdeen in Aberdeen, WA that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.
As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Aberdeen in Aberdeen, WA provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.
Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.
Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Aberdeen gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.
Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Aberdeen helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.
Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.
Contingency Management (CM) is based on the principle that consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. It promotes desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging unwanted behaviors. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months. It has the advantage of being implemented by family members.
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Location & Contact

1813 Sumner Ave
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Phone Number
(360) 538-1461
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Aberdeen, Washington Addiction and Treatment
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.
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