Wahkiakum County HHS
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 42 Elochoman Valley Road, Cathlamet, WA 98612
- Levels of care
- OutpatientTelemedicine
- Ages served
- Youth (Ages 12-17)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
Detox and medication
Detox
- Not offered: Opioids
- Not offered: Alcohol
- Not offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Not offered: Buprenorphine
- Not offered: Naltrexone
- Not offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Special programs
Meetings in Cathlamet
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about Wahkiakum County HHS
Which levels of care does Wahkiakum County HHS have?
They provide outpatient and telemedicine, which is the whole of what this address in Cathlamet is set up for.
Does Wahkiakum County HHS offer a detox?
No, and nothing else within 14 miles of Cathlamet offers one either, so that part will mean a longer drive or a referral.
What special programs does Wahkiakum County HHS offer?
Veterans are one of the 7 groups they offer a dedicated program for.
Can any of this be done remotely?
They offer telemedicine, so some of this can be done by video rather than traveling into Cathlamet.
Are there other centers near Wahkiakum County HHS?
It is the only one in that radius. Telemedicine is worth asking about where the nearest alternative is far.
What does stepping down look like?
Most of recovery happens after the program, which is an awkward fact for anyone selling programs. Free meetings, a prescriber and a weekly session are the usual three pieces of a plan that holds. The free meetings listed in Cathlamet are worth finding before you need them.
What separates a good program from a bad one?
Compare the specifics, because almost every center describes itself in the same words. The daily schedule is the most revealing document a program holds, and most will send it on request. Check the accreditation yourself rather than taking the logo at face value.
What does the first conversation cover?
The questions are much the same wherever you call, because every intake line is screening for the same few things. Having your insurance card in front of you shortens the whole thing considerably. Ask for the name of whoever you spoke to, so the second call starts where the first ended.