Tacoma Pierce County Health Department - Treatment Services Unit 1

Treatment center

At a glance

Address
3629 South D Street, Tacoma, WA 98418
Levels of care
OutpatientTelemedicine
Ages served
Adults (Ages 26-64)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
Languages
English
Accreditation
SAMHSA certified opioid treatment program

Detox and medication

Detox

  • Not offered: Opioids
  • Not offered: Alcohol
  • Not offered: Benzodiazepines
  • Not offered: Methamphetamines
  • Not offered: Cocaine

Medication assisted treatment

  • Offered: Buprenorphine
  • Not offered: Naltrexone
  • Offered: Methadone

Services and programs

Services

Transitional servicesRecovery support servicesTreats opioid use disorder

Special programs

Adult menAdult womenPregnant/postpartum

Other treatment centers close by

Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.

Meetings in Tacoma

Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.

Questions people ask about Tacoma Pierce County Health Department - Treatment Services Unit 1

What levels of care does Tacoma Pierce County Health Department - Treatment Services Unit 1 offer?

They offer outpatient and telemedicine. Which one fits is usually decided by how much structure the first few weeks need, and Tacoma has 8 other centers within 14 miles.

Is detox part of what Tacoma Pierce County Health Department - Treatment Services Unit 1 offers?

No. The nearest place that does offer one is in Tacoma, 2.0 miles away.

Is there anything in Tacoma besides paid treatment?

Alongside this, Tacoma has 23 NA meetings and 219 free AA meetings.

What special programs does Tacoma Pierce County Health Department - Treatment Services Unit 1 offer?

One of their programs is built for people who are pregnant or just postpartum, which usually means a separate group rather than the same room with a different label, and it is one of the 3 named here.

What ages does Tacoma Pierce County Health Department - Treatment Services Unit 1 treat?

Their programs are for adults from 26 to 64 and young adults from 18 to 25. The group you sit in is usually built around the age band, which in Tacoma can mean one group rather than several.

How do I tell two programs apart?

What matters is the fit with your situation, not a ranking, and no honest page can rank them for you. A center that asks you a lot of questions before recommending anything is behaving correctly. Ask both places for the daily schedule and compare those rather than the brochures.

What about the medication my doctor prescribed?

A program will want the full list on day one, including anything over the counter. Anything needing a blood test or a monthly injection has to be scheduled around the program, which is easier arranged before admission. Ask who to speak to if something needs changing mid program.

What can I take with me?

Pack for about a week, keep the documents where you can hand them over at the door, and expect the bag to be searched. A written packing list exists at almost every residential program, and asking for it saves an argument at intake. Ask what the phone rule is in the first week specifically, not in general.

(844) 822-5800