Lake Whatcom Residential and Trt Ctr
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 3600 Meridian Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Levels of care
- OutpatientTelemedicine
- Ages served
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Languages
- Sign languageSpanishGermanJapanese
Detox and medication
Detox
- Not offered: Opioids
- Not offered: Alcohol
- Not offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Offered: Buprenorphine
- Offered: Naltrexone
- Not offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Special programs
Other treatment centers close by
Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.
Meetings in Bellingham
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about Lake Whatcom Residential and Trt Ctr
What kind of care does Lake Whatcom Residential and Trt Ctr provide?
They offer outpatient and telemedicine. Which one fits is usually decided by how much structure the first few weeks need, and Bellingham has 8 other centers within 14 miles.
Is detox part of what Lake Whatcom Residential and Trt Ctr offers?
They do not offer one. Sorting detox out comes first, and Bellingham is the nearest place that does it, under a mile away.
Is Lake Whatcom Residential and Trt Ctr an option for a veteran?
Yes, they offer a veterans program, one of 13 named programs at this address.
Is treatment available in Spanish at Lake Whatcom Residential and Trt Ctr?
Yes. They treat people in Spanish. Confirm it for the first appointment specifically, because in Bellingham that can depend on who is rostered that day.
What else is near Lake Whatcom Residential and Trt Ctr?
The nearest other center is under a mile away, in Bellingham, and there are 8 inside 14 miles.
Is there a residential program at Lake Whatcom Residential and Trt Ctr?
Nobody stays overnight. Outpatient means you keep sleeping at home and come in for sessions, and the closest residential option is about a mile away in Bellingham.
How long does treatment take?
Programs are sold in blocks and recovery does not work in them, which is the tension inside this question. The stretch after the main program usually runs far longer than the program did, and it is the part people underestimate. Ask whether the length is set by the clinical team or by what your plan approves.
Will my insurance cover this?
Usually some of it. The share depends on your plan rather than on the center. A plan can approve the detox and then decline the residential stay that was meant to follow it. It is fair to ask a center to check your plan before you decide anything at all.