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University of Washington Medical Center - Psychiatry and Behavioral

University of Washington Medical Center - Psychiatry and Behavioral

  • Seattle, WA
  • Inpatient

The University of Washington Medical Center - Psychiatry and Behavioral in Seattle, Washington is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals, families, and communities. This world-class facility offers evidence-based treatments and programs to meet a wide range of mental and behavioral health needs. They provide an array of specialized services including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and pharmacological treatment, as well as group and individual therapy.

University of Washington Medical Center - Psychiatry and Behavioral offers a wide range of treatment options for addiction and substance abuse. These services range from outpatient programs to inpatient services, as well as medication-assisted treatment and/or detoxification services. The team works closely with each individual to create a unique plan that addresses a person's specific needs, which typically includes an interdisciplinary approach involving both primary care and mental health professionals.

University of Washington Medical Center - Psychiatry and Behavioral is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. They recently received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval, as well as the National Commission on Correctional Health Care's Gold Seal of Approval, which recognizes their commitment to providing high-quality, safe and effective care. The facility also offers continuing education programs, research opportunities and specialized programs geared towards adolescents and parents.

  • 1 Conditions Treated
  • Insurance Accepted
  • 1 Levels of Care
  • Speaks English
  • 8 Therapies & Programs

Conditions and Issues Treated

Levels of Care

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

Inpatient treatment involves staying in the hospital or facility while treating all facets of addiction or co-occurring illness. This helps to minimize distractions and increase the emphasis on rehabilitation. Typical stays for inpatient rehabilitation in Seattle, WA are about a month long.

Therapies & Programs

Therapy plays a major role in addiction recovery. It encourages patients to get to the root of their addiction and learn how to better handle the issues that led to using. Therapy can be conducted in group and one on one settings. In University of Washington Medical Center - Psychiatry and Behavioral‘s individual therapy, the patient meets with the therapist in a one on one setting. This allows them to focus on the underlying issues of addiction and come up with solutions to prevent future abuse.

Attending group therapy at University of Washington Medical Center - Psychiatry and Behavioral in Seattle, Washington allows those seeking sobriety to realize they are not alone in their battles. This is when a group of people all in different phases of recovery get together and speak about their battles. They talk about their triggers, their successes, their failures, and the things they can do to get on and stay on a sober path. These sessions also teach life skills, communication, healthy habits, and can include alternative types of therapy.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a method of individual and/or group counseling in Seattle, Washington that focuses on acceptance and change. It was developed to advance the idea of balancing opposites. It is a coping method of avoiding black and white approach to situations and problems. DBT can be very effective in developing coping strategies for negative emotions and experiences, and is available for patients at University of Washington Medical Center - Psychiatry and Behavioral.
The relationship between the thoughts, feelings, and actions of a patient is explored by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). As an alternative to turning to drugs and alcohol in Seattle, Washington, it helps to create a balanced response to thoughts and feelings. Effective communication between users and those around them is also encouraged. It is an efficient treatment for individuals suffering from all sorts of addictions, professionally provided by University of Washington Medical Center - Psychiatry and Behavioral.

Addiction commonly results in malnutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies. This can be reflected in weight loss, hair loss or hair changes, skin irregularities. Eating correctly to replace lost vitamins and minerals while balancing your diet can build confidence. University of Washington Medical Center - Psychiatry and Behavioral will help you get back on track.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) uses low-dose nicotine drugs to eliminate tobacco addiction from smokers. Without smoking, the treatment at University of Washington Medical Center - Psychiatry and Behavioral in Seattle, WA brings nicotine into the bloodstream to minimize dependence on the physical habit, while detoxing the body from the attachment. To alleviate withdrawal symptoms, it also helps abusers to adapt to lower doses over time.

Patient Experience

Experiential Therapy at University of Washington Medical Center - Psychiatry and Behavioral

This is a type of therapy that involves activity to recreate situations that may have caused trauma or negative emotions. Experiential therapy at University of Washington Medical Center - Psychiatry and Behavioral in Seattle, WA can involve acting, props, arts and crafts, animal care or other tools that may be effective.

This therapy is done on an individual basis and can help revisit and heal from past traumas. Trust between the therapist and individual is important for success. Experiential therapy can help you more closely become you and move through life in a positive and authentic manner.

Payment Options

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Location & Contact

    University of Washington Medical Center - Psychiatry and Behavioral Location and Directions
    Address
    1959 NE Pacific St
    Seattle, WA 98195

    Phone Number
    (206) 543-3750

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    University of Washington Medical Center - Psychiatry and Behavioral Location and Directions

    Location

    Accepts

    • Age
      Adults (20+), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
    • Modality
      Group, Individuals

    Listed July 2, 2021

    Updated July 25, 2024

    Seattle, 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.

    Seattle, an isthmus city between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, offers diverse outdoor activities like hiking in Olympic National Park and kayaking on lakes. The city boasts a thriving arts scene, from the Seattle Opera to cutting-edge galleries, and a vibrant music culture as the birthplace of grunge. In King County, there were 141 opioid-related deaths from January 2022 to October 2023, with 90% involving Fentanyl.

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