The University Place, WA area is filled with options for drug and alcohol rehab, and there are many other resources as well. People can even choose to attend treatment or support groups online to get the help they need. There is no reason for anyone to feel like they have to try to quit drinking or using drugs on their own.
12-Step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous can be life-changing. In fact, millions of people worldwide have recovered from their addictions because of attending either AA or NA meetings. Also, Al-Anon and Alateen are there to provide support to families and young people with addicted loved ones.
Though we are not affiliated with these programs, we know how helpful they can be. We believe they should be included here as some of the best addiction recovery resources in the University Place area.
University Place is home to several drug detox centers. Each of these facilities helps addicts to get drugs out of their system.
Oftentimes, detoxing is one of the most difficult steps in recovery. When an addict goes through the process of ridding their body of drugs, they experience withdrawal symptoms. Sometimes these symptoms cause them to relapse.
It’s also valuable because it allows the addiction to withdraw under a doctor’s supervision. These doctors work to minimize symptoms so that the addict can withdraw as safely and as comfortable as possible.
Want to learn more about detox? Check out our Complete Detoxing and Withdrawal Guide!
Rehab centers are another valuable resource for recovering addicts. There are a number of rehab programs in the University Place area.
These centers are important because they support addicts through the first few weeks of sobriety. These weeks are crucial in an addict’s recovery. Rehab gives them a place to speak with therapists and counselors who help them manage their transition from addiction to sobriety.
In rehab, addicts spend a lot of time learning about how addiction works and why they’re triggered to use. They also learn how to manage triggering situations and how to cope with stress without using drugs. Addicts who attend these programs are far more equipped to avoid relapsing than those who rehabilitate on their own.
Drug treatment doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Click here to find out if your insurance company covers detox and rehab.
Technology has allowed many addiction treatment programs to offer online rehab services for their clients. This is such a great development because it means that a lot more people can get treatment, even if they cannot appear physically.
Telehealth and online video conferencing platforms like Skype have been instrumental in connecting people with professional treatment. Clients can work with their therapist individually and even participate in group therapy sessions.
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Ashwood Recovery is located in Boise, Idaho, just a 90-minute flight from University Place. However, if you are looking to stay a little closer to home, we offer in-state treatment facility options as well.
When clients come to Ashwood Recovery for treatment, they receive the best possible care. We one facility in Boise, Idaho; which offers outpatient rehab services.
We offer three levels of care at our Boise facility. Our clients are assessed to determine which level is appropriate for them. They are placed in one of the following:
Many of our clients are unable to come to rehab, physically. They may have health issues that prevent them from coming, or they may live too far away. In an effort to make sure these individuals get the recovery support they need, we offer online rehab services.
Our clients can connect with their therapists virtually through telehealth. There are also ways for them to participate in group therapy and access other types of treatment.
Alcoholics Anonymous, sometimes referred to as “AA”, is one of the biggest alcohol addiction support networks in the world. This group is famous for holding meetings where alcoholics get together to talk about recovery.
In these meetings, recovering alcoholics discuss how their addiction affected their lives. They share stories. They open up about their regrets. And, they update each other on their recovery progress. Senior members (those who’ve been sober for many years) offer advice to newer members on how to stay sober.
Each member works through the Twelve Steps. This is a system designed by AA’s founder. The system helps addicts to overcome their addiction by encouraging them to help the people around them instead of focusing all of their energy inward. For many people, it’s the key to getting sober.
If you or someone you know is struggling with a drinking problem, AA could be a great resource. There’s a range of different meetings in the University Place area every day of the week.
Trying to find a meeting? Here are a few you might like:
Mondays @Noon
Farwest Luncheon
Pine Cone Cafe
7912 27th Street West
University Place, WA 98466
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Fridays @7:00 PM
Step Ashore Young People’s Meeting
First Baptist Church of University Place
2844 Mountain View Avenue West
University Place, WA 98466
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Saturdays @10:00 AM
Westside Big Book Study
Pine Cone Cafe
7912 27th Street West
University Place, WA 98466
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The Western Washington Area of AA has a long list of online AA meetings on their website. They are taking place every day of the week, and these are local meetings. They can be a great way to connect with others in one’s own community.
Also, the Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous has an online meeting directory that lists even more meetings. They use Skype, Zoom and other platforms to connect participants with each other.
Narcotics Anonymous, or “NA”, is another popular addiction support group. It’s fundamentally the same as Alcoholics Anonymous but is designed for drug addicts instead. If someone is addicted to drugs of any kind, the group wants to help them get clean.
NA members are addicted to all kinds of things. There are cocaine addicts, heroin addicts, and crystal meth addicts in the program. There are also people who’ve become dependent on prescription drugs. It’s even common to see a few marijuana addicts in meetings.
Like AA, this group operates around The Twelve Steps. Members work through the Steps at their own pace. Over time, this system helps them to turn their lives around.
There are many NA meetings around University Place. If drugs have taken over your life, this could be a good resource for you.
Here’s a short list of meetings to help you get started:
Mondays @7:00 PM
God Box
Urban Grace Church
902 Market Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
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Tuesdays @7:00 PM
The Last Resort
Mount Cross Lutheran Church
8902 40th Street West
University Place, WA 98466
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Fridays @6:00 PM
Right Direction
Brotherhood Church of God
2124 MLK Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
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Saturdays @Noon
Hope Meeting
People's Community Center
1602 MLK Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
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The Pierce County Area NA organization has listed several online NA meetings on their website. They are using the Zoom app, and instructions for joining are listed as well.
The Narcotics Anonymous website also offers more than 300 options for online NA meetings. With so many options, it should be easy for people to find one that fits with their schedule.
SMART Recovery is a popular alternative to AA and other Twelve Step programs. It is open to alcoholics, drug addicts, and anyone else who wants to overcome a destructive habit.
Instead of using the Twelve Steps, this program uses a proprietary “4-Point Program”. The system helps addicts to abstain from using their drug of choice.
Each of these Points is intended to help addicts achieve sobriety in a practical, strategic manner.
Unlike AA and NA, SMART Recovery does not use any spiritual or religious language. There is no discussion around a “higher power” or prayer (like there is in the Third Step of AA). As a result, many non-religious people gravitate toward this program.
All SMART meetings are free and open to the public.
Interested in the support that SMART has to offer? You may want to check out one of the meetings listed below:
Tuesdays @5:15 PM
LGBTQ SMART
Tacoma Rainbow Center
2215 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
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Sundays @3:00 PM
American Lake Veterans Hospital
9600 Veterans Drive Southwest
Building #111
Lakewood, WA 98493
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Al-Anon is a group developed for the people whose lives are affected by other people’s addictions. The family members and friends of addicts often suffer just as bad as the addict themselves. So, this group provides a safe place where those people can go to get help.
Al-Anon aims to help family members and friends improve their own lives. It does so by teaching them how to manage stress and how to let go of the things they can’t control. In meetings, members are given a platform to speak honestly about their emotions without fear of judgment. For many members, these meetings are similar to therapy.
The people in Al-Anon come from all different walks of life. There are members who’ve lost family members to addiction and others who live in fear of losing their families. Everyone in the group benefits from the help and support that Al-Anon offers.
Is your life being impacted by someone else’s addiction? Here are a few meetings that may be able to help:
Tuesdays @10:00 AM
University Place Daytime AFG
University Place Presbyterian Church
8101 27th Street West
University Place, WA 98466
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Saturdays @9:00 AM
Rocky Bottom AFG
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
901 North J Street
Tacoma, WA 98403
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Saturdays @Noon
Courage, Strength & Inspiration AFG
Life Center
1717 South Union Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
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Al-Anon has added several options for online Al-Anon meetings to their website. These meetings use a number of platforms, including Facebook Messenger, email and Zoom. Families can even find opportunities to get support 24 hours a day.
Alateen is an extension of Al-Anon, only they cater to teenagers and young people. They offer weekly support group meetings, and there are a few in the University Place area.
Teens need a lot of support when they are working through the issues surrounding a loved one’s addiction. Sometimes a weekly meeting is not enough. Alateen offers chat sessions every week for teens ages 13-18. These meetings are adult moderated.
The SAMHSA treatment locator indicates that there is only one rehab program that is located in University Place. There are several others within 5 miles of the city, but many of them are located closer to Tacoma.
The program that is in University Place offers outpatient services. The others are a combination of both inpatient and outpatient programs.
At Ashwood Recovery, we specialize in outpatient addiction recovery services. Our program is designed to speak to the unique needs of our patients, which is why we offer many levels of care.
Our outpatient program includes a more traditional outpatient rehab, intensive outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization. We carefully screen every individual who comes to us seeking help to make sure they are placed in the correct level.
Many of our clients are people who have come to us after completing detox and an inpatient rehab program. But not everyone starts there. We also work with people who cannot commit to a 28-day stay, but who need professional treatment in order to recover.
For those who live in Washington State, we do have outpatient rehab centers that are closer to home. Northpoint Seattle is our outpatient program in Washington, and we have a location in Seattle.
At Northpoint Seattle, they have the same levels of care that we offer at Ashwood Recovery. They also have many of the same services, as well as staff members who are passionate about helping their clients be successful.
We frequently talk with prospective clients who have a need for inpatient treatment. For them, we recommend our closest inpatient facility, Northpoint Washington. This rehab center is located in Edmonds, and it is a 28-day program.
At Northpoint Washington, they offer a drug treatment program, as well as alcoholism recovery. Most of their patients need to go through detox as well as rehab, and that is included in the 28 days.
Inpatient drug and alcohol rehab gives people the opportunity to really focus on their recovery efforts. It is a form of care that is highly recommended for anyone who is new to getting professional treatment.
It very common for people to hesitate about going to a professional addiction treatment center for financial reasons. They assume that they will need to pay for rehab out of their own pockets, and that is not the case at all.
In 2010, the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. When that happened, insurance providers were required to include benefits for addiction treatment for their customers. The problem is that many people are unaware of that change.
Many insurance companies offer higher reimbursement rates for people who choose outpatient programs. But the coverage is usually still quite good for inpatient treatment as well.
At Ashwood Recovery, we know how important it is to make addiction recovery affordable. That is why we are in-network with so many insurance companies, including Blue Cross of Idaho. That is one of the largest insurance providers in our area.
We also accept all Cobra plans, so even if someone is out of work, they can still get the support they need to stop using.
For those who do not have health insurance, the best place to start is HealthCare.gov. There, they can shop for an affordable policy. But if that is not an option, there are other ways to pay for rehab.
SAMHSA offers grants to those who do not have insurance and who cannot pay for rehab. Sometimes people use online funding campaigns to raise the money they need for treatment. It may also be possible to borrow money from a relative or take out a personal loan. Some addiction treatment programs even offer in-house financing.
At Ashwood Recovery, we are invested in our clients’ healing processes. We are here to help by offering financial guidance and referrals if necessary.
If you’re seeking addiction resources near University Place, Ashwood Recovery can help. Our detox and rehab facility is located in Boise, ID, just a 90-minute flight from Seattle.
We can provide the help and support you need. Give us a call today. The road to recovery is right around the corner and we want to help you take the first steps.
Ashwood Recovery is not affiliated with any of the groups listed above. We cannot be held accountable for a reader’s experience with these organizations. We do not promote any products, doctors, tests, or procedures. This article is intended informational purposes only. This article was not written by a medical professional. Therefore, the information should not take precedence over a doctor’s advice. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, contact a doctor or call 911.
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