Located in Seattle, WA, VA Puget Sound Healthcare System Seattle Division offers co-occurring mental health and
outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
The facility provides levels of care including co-occurring mental health, outpatient and
detox and typical program lengths around 30 days.
The clinical model combines evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and nutrition counseling.
The program serves men, women, older adults, young adults and lgbtq+ and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, opioids, chronic relapse and smoking cessation.
The center works with 24 insurers including Tricare, Tufts Health, United Healthcare and Aetna, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Aftercare options include continuing care, outpatient treatment,
intensive outpatient program and support meetings.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting VA Puget Sound Healthcare System Seattle Division, or call our confidential helpline for help finding the right fit.
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 VA Puget Sound Healthcare System Seattle Division provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)