Alta Counseling and Testing

About Alta Counseling and Testing

Alta Counseling and Testing is an outpatient substance use treatment provider in Tacoma, Washington.

The facility combines drug and alcohol assessments, outpatient treatment, monitoring, educational classes and a wide range of testing services under one roof.

What kinds of addiction treatment does Alta Counseling and Testing offer?

Alta provides drug and alcohol assessments, along with Deferred Prosecution, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, standard Outpatient Treatment and Substance Monitoring and Counseling.

Individual and group counseling are also available, using relapse prevention, brief intervention and MI.

Who can get help here?

The agency serves adults and young adults, including men, women, seniors, veterans, active duty military, military families and LGBTQ clients.

There is also a special focus on people referred through the courts or needing deferred prosecution and compliance related services.

Where is the facility located?

Alta Counseling and Testing is located in Tacoma, serving adults across the South Sound area.

Walk in testing is available Monday through Thursday, while ADIS and VIP classes are offered on weekends by reservation.

Do you take insurance or self pay?

Alta accepts private health insurance and cash or self payment.

Plans such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealth Group, Cigna and Humana may be accepted.

How do I start?

Getting started typically begins with a drug and alcohol assessment to help identify the right level of care for your needs.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
If you’re looking to break free of dependence on alcohol, a high-quality alcohol rehab in Washington can help. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care. You may receive individual, group, and family counseling, peer support, and classes in essential life skills.
Opioid Addiction
A high-quality rehab in Washington helps people gain the skills they need to overcome opioid addiction and maintain long-term sobriety. The rehab program may use multiple approaches, including nutrition, psychology, holistic methods, and support groups. These tools help you build a substance-free lifestyle and move into long-term recovery.
Drug Rehab
If you choose a drug rehab in Washington, you’ll receive professional treatment that will help you break free of addiction. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care. You may receive individual, group, and family counseling, peer support, and classes in essential life skills.
Adult Program
When people join an adult program in Washington, they learn about topics such as employment and raising a family while receiving treatment. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care tailored to the specific needs and challenges of adults.
Men's Rehab
Men’s rehabs in Washington address a wide range of substance use issues while also helping clients with gender-specific issues. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care tailored to the unique needs and challenges men face, which may include questions about career, fatherhood, family relationships, emotional vulnerability, and more.
Women's Rehab
A women’s rehab in Washington helps clients build same-gender friendships, overcome substance use, and learn new life skills. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care tailored to the unique needs and challenges of women. They generally also include life skills training tailored to the client’s needs.
Young Adult Rehab
Young adult rehab programs in Washington can help young people make healthier life choices and avoid common mistakes. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care tailored to the unique needs and challenges of young adults.

Insurance Coverage

Private insurance
How do you pay for rehab in Washington? A good option is private insurance. Be sure to contact your insurer to get coverage details, including what centers are in-network with your plan and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
Self-pay options
In Washington, you can pay for rehab in many ways, including self-pay. With self-pay, also known as private pay, you write a check, use a medical loan, or electronically transfer money to the center. Check on the payment structure, which may vary depending on the level of care.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
During outpatient treatment in Washington, each client attends multiple hours of care per week while living independently outside of treatment. Some of the elements of outpatient treatment include individual and group counseling, skill-building, relapse prevention, and help with essentials like employment and housing.
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Aftercare Support
Accessing aftercare in Washington is a way to reduce the risk of relapse, helping you establish long-term recovery. Aftercare may include ongoing counseling, additional life-skills training, peer support, and recovery support groups.

Therapies

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Not everything we think is true or helpful. Cognitive behavioral therapy in Washington teaches you to challenge distorted thinking so you can see things more clearly and choose healthier responses. Learning which thought disortions you are most susceptible to can help you challenge unhelpful thoughts, create better interpretations of situations, and choose healthier responses.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
People want to improve their situation but don’t always know how. Dialectical behavioral therapy in Washington teaches you healthy coping mechanisms and improves your confidence so you can build a better life. Learning to develop a healthier mindset through stress management skills gives you the abilithy to create better circumstances in your life, and choose healthier responses to challenges.
Group Therapy
During group therapy in Washington, each client has a chance to share their unique experiences and feelings about the discussion topic. This creates accountability and support. Some of the topics covered in group therapy include overcoming shame and guilt, improving communication, developing healthy coping skills, and building a support network.
Individual Therapy
You’re not alone as you work through addiction in Washington. Individual therapy gives you a professional who’s on your side to help you build a new life. Individual therapy sessions generally last 60 minutes and may include discussing a specific issue, education about specific topics, or developing life skills.