Bellingham, WA

Whatcom Community Detox

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Founded

1963

Program Length

30 days

Occupancy

16-30 beds

Focus

This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Whatcom Community Detox, operated by Pioneer Human Services, provides 24/7 care in a safe and supportive setting for adults withdrawing from alcohol or drugs. The facility has 16 beds and provides a short-term stay, usually lasting 3 to 7 days. During this time, patients receive help managing withdrawal symptoms and are prepared for the next step in their recovery, such as outpatient or residential treatment. Services include supervised detox, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) like Suboxone, and referrals to long-term recovery programs. The care team includes nurse practitioners, counselors, peer support specialists, and others trained in substance use disorder recovery. Most team members have personal experience with recovery and are available around the clock. Referrals are accepted from family, hospitals, law enforcement, and mental health agencies.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Detoxification

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Residential/24-hour residential Residential detoxification

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source

In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Buprenorphine detoxification Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification

Pharmacotherapies

Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Clonidine Nicotine replacement

Treatment Approaches

Brief intervention Motivational interviewing Substance use disorder counseling 12-step facilitation

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State department of health

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicaid Private health insurance State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Pregnant/postpartum women

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive substance use assessment Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening STD testing TB screening

Transitional Services

Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support

Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services

Alcohol Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Opioids detoxification Medication routinely used during detoxification

Education and Counseling Services

Substance use disorder education Individual counseling Group counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Language Services

Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Case management service Early intervention for HIV Transportation assistance

Contact Information

Address

2026 Division Street, Suite 100, Bellingham, WA, 98226

Phone

(360)812-7220

Contact

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