Whatcom Community
Detox is a treatment provider in Bellingham, WA, delivering detox care with an individualized, evidence-informed approach.
The program offers levels of care including detox, a capacity of 16-30 beds and typical program lengths around 30 days.
The clinical model combines evidence-based and supportive therapies such as
medication-assisted treatment and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based, personalized treatment, individual treatment and medical.
The program serves men and women, older adults, young adults and midlife adults and treats drug addiction, opioids, prescription drugs, benzodiazepines, cocaine and ecstasy.
The center works with 24 insurers including
Cigna, ComPsych, GuideWell and HealthNet, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting Whatcom Community Detox, 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 Whatcom Community Detox provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)