The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations
The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations, located in Spokane, Washington, is a 45-bed adolescent residential chemical dependency treatment center established in 1988. This unique facility integrates traditional Native American cultural and spiritual values with evidence-based treatment methods to provide a holistic approach to addiction recovery for youth aged 13-17.
The Healing Lodge's mission is to create a safe, culturally grounded environment that supports adolescent recovery through an integrated health approach. Certified by CARF and The Joint Commission, it has been recognized with the Mutual of America Community Partnership Award, showcasing its commitment to helping Native American youth overcome addiction.
- Offers 90 to 120-day inpatient programs tailored to individual needs.
- Combines traditional Native American practices with evidence-based therapies.
- Provides a serene, natural environment with private rooms and outdoor spaces.
- Includes an accredited alternative school that supports continued education during treatment.
The Healing Lodge specializes in treating chronic alcohol and drug addiction, particularly focusing on youth with co-occurring disorders. Adolescents aged 13 to 17 benefit the most from the tailored treatment programs offered here.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 8 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 5 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 22 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
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
- Rebecca CrockerExecutive DirectorMember of Confederated Tribes of Siletz, leads the organization's executive team.
- Jim WaldeFinance DirectorOversees financial operations and budget management for the organization.
- Rachel PelkeyHuman Resource DirectorManages human resources and staffing for The Healing Lodge.
- Danielle StensgarFamily & Wellness Clinic DirectorMember of Confederated Tribes of Colville Reservation, directs family and wellness programs.
- Crystal ScottSUD & Behavioral Intervention DirectorLeads substance use disorder and behavioral intervention programs.
- Michelle ZuckermanProgram & Support Services DirectorOversees program development and support services, holds Ed.D.
- Melinda BowmanManager, Center for Indigenous Research Collaboration Learning & ExcellenceManages NARCH XII grant and oversees Research & Training Center development.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Rehab centers exist in Spokane, 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 The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations 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.
Dual-Diagnosis Treatment in Spokane, WA
Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder. Individuals in Spokane, WA with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’.
The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Inpatient rehab programs like what’s offered at The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations in Spokane, WA are ideal for covering all the bases that surround one’s addiction. It’s considered the most comprehensive approach to care for people afflicted with addiction. Patients live in a facility where they have access to therapy and medical care 24/7.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.
Aftercare support involves the support given to a Spokane, Washington patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.
The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations‘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.
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
Group therapy happens at The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Spokane, 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.
Unresolved trauma is often a key reason why many patients resorted to substance abuse. Trauma therapy refers to treatment wherein specialist therapists help the patients to resolve the trauma that led the patients to substance abuse. The trauma could be physical abuse, sexual abuse, war, natural disasters, divorce, accident, loss of a loved one, etc. Thinking of these traumatic events causes emotional disturbances like anxiety, depression and results in addiction. If trauma is the primary cause of substance abuse, then both issues must be addressed. Otherwise, there is a risk of relapse. Trauma therapy also improves the cognitive functions and provides long term benefits.
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 The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations 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.
Contingency management is a way to help motivate someone to remain substance free. It is a process of rewarding positive choices and good outcomes. As humans we are wired to recreate experiences that lead to positive feelings. Through this method incentives are used for completing positive steps towards a sober life. This may be a reward for attending meetings, remaining sober or for employment goals.
Patient Experience
Creative Arts
The process of creating art can be a healing form of self-expression. Creative arts therapy uses painting, music, poetry and other methods of individual creation to release negative feelings. It is also an effective method of dealing with anxiety and accessing emotions which may appear too difficult to deal with in other ways. Integrating feelings and thoughts together is the goal for a more balanced approach to life in Spokane, WA.
Experiential Therapy at The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations
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.
Fitness Therapy
Fitness therapy is a combination of psychotherapy and physical exercise. It’s a part of holistic drug rehabilitation programs offered by The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations that seek to treat the mind and body. It’s particularly useful in addiction rehabilitation, as substance addiction harms the body as well as the mind. Even mild exercise can benefit the recovering person
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Location & Contact
5600 E 8th Ave
Spokane, WA 99212
Phone Number
(509) 533-6910
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Location
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5600 E 8th Ave
Spokane, WA 99212 -
(509) 533-6910
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeChildren (0-12), Teenagers
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ModalityFamily, Group, Individuals
Ownership
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated January 9, 2025
Spokane, 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.
Spokane, located along the Spokane River in eastern Washington, offers a variety of outdoor activities, cultural attractions, and a vibrant performing arts scene. The city provides an ideal environment for healing during drug rehab with its scenic location and affordable cost of living. However, opioid-related deaths in Spokane County increased by 37% in 2020 compared to 2019, and fentanyl seizures in the county increased by 1098% in the past year.
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