A Positive Alternative provides
outpatient care in Seattle, WA, supporting individuals and families working toward lasting recovery.
Care here features levels of care including outpatient and typical program lengths around 30 day.
Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, meditation & mindfulness and psychoeducation and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based, gender-specific, individual treatment and non 12 step, tailored to the individual.
The program serves men and women, lgbtq+, executives, professionals and couples and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction and marijuana.
On-site features include access to nature, gardens, walking trails and internet access.
The center works with 24 insurers including Humana, ITU Funds, Intermountain Healthcare and Kaiser Permanente, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through support meetings, ability to call a counselor, aftercare group therapy and family follow-up counseling.
To confirm current openings, levels of care, and accepted insurance, contact A Positive Alternative directly or call our free, confidential helpline.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like A Positive Alternative provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)