Alternative Counseling in Kent, Washington, United States

Alternative Counseling is an outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment provider located in Kent, King County, Washington, offering alcohol and drug evaluations as well as structured addiction treatment for individuals dealing with substance abuse and related legal, personal, family, or employment concerns. Alcohol and drug evaluations are available for people facing DUI charges and other legal matters as well as for medical concerns, and the assessment process examines substance use history, health and psychiatric history, relationships, social functioning, and the consequences associated with alcohol or drug use. Evaluations help determine whether an individual has an alcohol or drug problem and what level of treatment may be appropriate, with treatment intensity and duration determined using ASAM Patient Placement criteria. Alternative Counseling provides both outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment programs for substance use disorders, with treatment potentially incorporating individual therapy, group therapy, substance abuse education, coping skill development, identification and management of triggers, relapse prevention, peer support, random drug screening, 12 step meeting participation, and referrals to additional services when appropriate. The program emphasizes individualized treatment planning that addresses not only substance use itself but also underlying behavioral and personal issues that may contribute to continued alcohol or drug problems. Flexible and affordable payment arrangements, including payment plans, sliding scale options, and possible discounts, are also offered to help make addiction treatment more accessible. Pasted text