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Tamarack Center

WA

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About Tamarack Center

Tamarack Center offers residential psychiatric treatment for adolescents ages 12 to 17 in a structured 16-bed facility. With 24/7 care, on-site schooling, and a high staff-to-resident ratio, the center supports teens experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal ideation, and other mental health challenges. The goal is to help youth stabilize and return to their communities with strength and hope.
Each resident receives an individualized treatment plan shaped by a dedicated team of professionals. Teens participate in individual, family, and group therapy, medication management, and skill-building groups using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Daily routines also include recreation therapy and schoolwork, promoting both emotional regulation and academic progress within a safe, healing environment.
Family involvement begins at admission and continues through weekly therapy, on- and off-site visits, and active participation in discharge planning. Teens bring personal items like clothes, hygiene products, and music players (without cameras), while the center provides essentials. With a balance of structure, safety, and warmth, residents experience a path to healing that feels both supported and empowering.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

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Contact & Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tamarack Center accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (509) 326-8100 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other WA centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Tamarack Center offer?
Does Tamarack Center have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Tamarack Center use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at Tamarack Center?
Call the facility directly at (509) 326-8100 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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