About this facility
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
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Detoxification
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Residential/24-hour residential; Residential detoxification
Opioid Medications used in Treatment, OM, Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, In-network prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, 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, SMAT, In-network prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Buprenorphine detoxification; Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere; Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Pharmacotherapies, PHR, Acamprosate (Campral®); Disulfiram; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable); Naltrexone (oral); Clonidine; Nicotine replacement
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Brief intervention; Motivational interviewing; Substance use disorder counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency; State department of health
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Medicaid; Private health insurance; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Payment Assistance Available, PYAS, Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Pregnant/postpartum women
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive substance use assessment; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; STD testing; TB screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services, DETOX, Alcohol Detoxification; Cocaine Detoxification; Methamphetamines detoxification; Opioids detoxification; Medication routinely used during detoxification
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, Substance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Language Services, SL, Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Early intervention for HIV; Transportation assistance
