Northwest Indian Treatment Center
About Northwest Indian Treatment Center
Native American adults from Washington, Oregon and Idaho make up most of the people in treatment at Northwest Indian Treatment Center. The center is a 28-bed residential rehab center in Elma, Washington, on 2.5 acres in rural Grays Harbor County.
Admission is open to Native American adults 18 and older and to immediate family who meet Indian Health Service qualifications, though a few non-Native adults are sometimes accepted. I like their location. A sweat lodge sits on the grounds, Shaker services are held regularly, and a Native Plants program and medicine gardens are on the premises.
Paying for a 45-Day Stay
I appreciate their comprehensive care. A stay at Northwest Indian Treatment Center runs a minimum of 45 days. Residential care like this is for someone who can step away from work and home for a stretch, which makes the payer the first thing to settle.
Treatment is paid for through Apple Health (Medicaid), contracts with the state of Washington, the Indian Health Service and tribal purchase orders. Plus, the center takes private insurance and private pay.
Referrals come from outpatient programs, hospitals, parole and probation, and assessment centers, and if you're coming from Olympia or Aberdeen, Elma sits between the two. After someone leaves, a recovery support team stays in touch for up to a year.
Amenities
Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recover. Benefits of an inpatient program include increased safety, a higher success rate, and the time and distance given to focus on recovery. Residential drug rehabs are often the preferred method of treatment, as they can be tailored to meet specific needs, offer focused therapeutic care, and provide the necessary tools to sustain recovery.
Recreational therapy uniquely combines therapeutic interventions with an activity, like horse-riding, hiking, wilderness therapy, basketball, tennis, or a full workout. Benefits of recreational therapy include providing a healthy way to work through the emotions of recovery, learning to build and maintain relationships, improving communication skills, and building self-esteem.
Art and music are mediums that connect with our feelings, making them a great recovery tool during addiction treatment. Studies show that combining art/music and drug rehab can have a greater therapeutic impact than drug rehab alone, as you’re able to access parts of your brain and body that you may not have access to during traditional talk therapy. Benefits of art/music therapy include lowering stress and anxiety, promoting healthy neurochemicals, and providing stress relief.
Music can be extremely therapeutic, serving as a valuable healing tool and an integrative feature of a holistic treatment plan. A music room offers a large number of outlets, including singing, playing musical instruments, and listening to music.
In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose their own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.
Yoga and meditation are great activities to support your recovery process during alcohol or drug rehab. These therapies have been around for centuries, and they are an effective way to improve well-being. Combining addiction treatment, yoga, and meditation can reduce cravings, improve sleep, relieve anxiety and depression, provide stress relief, promote relaxation, support emotional healing, and improve energy levels.
Wilderness rehab programs offer all the benefits of a traditional drug rehab, but with the added benefits of outdoor adventure. Venture out into the forest to learn new skills, explore the beauty of nature, and relieve stress. Engaging in wilderness activities is a great way to gain self-discovery and release negative emotions.
Addiction Treatment Programs
Options for a young adult program in Washington include residential programs, sober living homes, recovery support groups, specialized counseling, family therapy, alternative therapy, and social skills development. These rehab treatments often include therapy to address co-occurring disorders.
For those aged 18 and older, an adult program in Washington can help in overcoming addiction. You can get effective treatment for substance use disorders and related mental health issues at the level of care that works best for you.
This is residential treatment for alcohol and drug use, at a center that opened in 1994.
Men’s rehab in Washington focuses on specific challenges faced by men, including relationship dynamics. Gender-specific treatment helps men repair damage to their relationships and get the support they need.
Women’s rehab in Washington effectively treats drug and alcohol addiction by addressing the unique needs of substance-dependent women, which provides an opportunity to break the addiction cycle and embrace long-term recovery.
Opioid rehab in Washington begins with breaking your physical dependence on opioids, through safe, supervised detox. After this phase, you will work on overcoming damage caused by opioid use disorder, through a variety of therapy methods. You’ll then receive aftercare to prevent relapse.
Effective drug rehab in Washington integrates care for the whole person, offering comprehensive solutions to addiction. Treatment methods address mental, physical, and relational aspects of substance abuse.
Levels of Care
The aftercare team visits outpatient programs and transition houses across a three-state area to line up options for what comes next.
Inpatient alcohol and drug rehab in Washington offers the most intensive level of care for those who need 24/7 clincial supervision. You will live at the facility for four to 12 weeks, and receive treatment such as individual and group therapy, medication, and recreational therapies.
When you enter drug rehab in Washington, medical professionals will create a custom detox plan to begin your recovery. This process slowly and safely cleanses your body of addictive substances.
Accreditations
Accepted Insurance
Contact Information
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Rehabs.org regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Northwest Indian Treatment Center.
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FAQs
How do people pay for treatment at Northwest Indian Treatment Center?
Medicaid covers treatment here, and so do contracts with the State of Washington. Tribal purchase orders and I.H.S. funding are the other ways treatment gets paid for.
What does the aftercare team set up before someone leaves?
The aftercare team works on aftercare planning. It visits outpatient programs, transition houses and other resources across a three-state area to widen the options a person has, including outpatient rehab.
Where is the center, and how do referrals work?
It sits on two and a half acres in Elma, in Grays Harbor county, between Olympia and Aberdeen. Referrals come from outpatient programs, parole or probation, hospitals, assessment centers and child and family services. The grounds hold a sweat lodge, with Shaker services held regularly.
Is Northwest Indian Treatment Center accredited?
Yes. National accreditation from CARF was granted in January 1998. CARF is the outside body that gave it, and national accreditation is what the center came away with.


