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A Positive Alternative
Seattle, WA

A Positive Alternative

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Program length
30 day
Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.
Founded
1990

Offering state-certified intensive outpatient programs, A Positive Alternative (APA) provides carefully selected gender-specific men's and women's groups. Each group is a maximum of 6-8 individuals, resulting in a highly personalized treatment experience.APA aims to bridge substance use treatment with mental health therapy, combining individual sessions, family workshops/support groups, naturopathic wellness, and mindfulness based relapse prevention. Their evidence-based, non-12-Step approach offers an alternative path to recovery by addressing core issues that drive substance use and building tools for lasting change. Clients often leave the program having formed healthier relationship with themselves and strong connections with other group members, creating a support network that extends beyond treatment. With APA's focus on teaching awareness of both mind and body, participants learn to manage stress, tolerate discomfort, and navigate triggers more effectively-- invaluable skills for relapse prevention.

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Type of Care
Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Outpatient Intensive outpatient treatment Regular outpatient treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Does not treat opioid use disorders
Treatment Approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State Substance use treatment agency State department of health
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Adult women Adult men Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services
Mentoring/peer support
Education and Counseling Services
Substance use disorder education Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted
Young Adults Adults
Sex Accepted
Female Male
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Mental health services Social skills development

Contact information

Address

4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, Suite 200, Seattle, WA, 98103

Location

4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, Suite 200, Seattle, WA, 98103

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