Going to a professional drug and alcohol rehab center can be so helpful for addicts and alcoholics in the Longview, WA area. There are also other recovery options available to them as well. The problem is that many people are not aware of the different ways they can get help to stop using. Instead, they resign themselves to a lifetime of substance abuse with no real hope to recover.
Support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous can be incredibly helpful for someone with an addiction. These programs are based on a model of peer counseling, which has shown to be very effective in substance abuse recovery.
Loved ones and family members often struggle because of someone else’s addiction. It is not uncommon for families to resort to enabling behaviors just to cope and keep the peace. Al-Anon and Alateen offers them the outlet they need. These support groups introduce families and young people to others who share their challenges.
We are not affiliated with these programs in any way. But we know how effective they can be when they are utilized properly. They are important components of the various addiction recovery resources that are available in the Longview area.
Tackling a serious addiction alone is likely to end up in outright failure or relapse. Support, guidance, and advice from professionals and fellow addicts is needed to make a successful go of it. While detoxing in a rehab facility is usually the first step, it is vital to continue receiving help once your in-patient treatment is completed. This is where outpatient meetings come in. Finding the best meetings and resources is a crucial step on the road to recovery.
There are different types of addiction meetings to choose from. The most common are Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. These choices take a faith-based approach that is compatible with many different beliefs and lifestyles. Because the the friends or family of an addict or alcoholic can also experience many trials and difficulties, meetings designed for this group are available as well.
Ever since their inception in 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous has been turning the lives of millions around to the road to sobriety. AA offers a 12-step program, which allows addicts and alcoholics to address different important areas that need to be identified and worked on. It would be difficult to find an outpatient program that has produced more success stories than AA.
There are many different AA meetings found throughout Longview. Finding one on a specific day of the week, or with needed extras, should be a snap.
Time: 5:00 PM
Group name: Happy Hour Group
Location: 1414 Club 1414 12th Avenue Longview
Time: 9:00 AM
Group name: Fresh Start Group
Location: Longview Church of the Nazarene 814 15th Ave
Time: 7:00 PM
Group name: Victory Step Study
Location: 1414 Club 1414 12th Avenue Longview
Time: 7:00 PM
Group name: Fireside
Location: Longview Presbyterian Church 3808 Pennsylvania Street
Time: 12:00 PM
Group name: Brown Bag Group
Location: 1414 Club 1414 12th Avenue Longview
Just as AA has helped alcoholics, Narcotics Anonymous, or NA, has done the same for those caught in a drug addiction. While not quite as old as AA, NA is still considered the prime organization to turn to when dealing with this type of disease. A similar 12-step program is offered by NA, with specific details designed with the drug addict in mind. This gives a program tailor-made for the challenges a drug addict is likely to face.
There are over 30 NA meetings each week located directly in Longview. Here are a few:
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 1414 Club 1414 12th Avenue Longview
.28 miles
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: 1414 Club 1414 12th Avenue Longview
.28 miles
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: First Christian Church 2000 Kessler Boulevard
.64 miles
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: DAPC 600 Broadway Street
.66 miles
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: Awakenings 1524 3rd Avenue
.85 miles
Living with an alcoholic can be a chore even at the best of times. Knowing how to react and help with different scenarios can easily weigh a person down. Doing this while also trying to balance your own life can quickly become more than a person can handle on their own.
Fortunately, helpful and effective resources also exist for this brave and self-sacrificing group of people. Al-Anon welcomes anyone who wants to understand how best to help their friend or loved one battle the bottle and keep their own needs met. Those in similar situations gather together to form a support network that is difficult to top.
There are a few Al-Anon meetings located right in Longview itself. Finding one to fit your schedule should be no difficulty.
Time: 7:00 PM
Group name: New Beginnings AFG
Location: St Rose Catholic Church 701 26th Ave
Time: 7:00 PM
Group name: Candlelight Unity AFG
Location: 1414 Club 1414 12th Ave
Time: 7:00 PM
Group name: Get A Life AFG
Location: Longview Presbyterian Church 3808 Pennsylvania St
Friends or family of those suffering from a drug addiction also need a helping hand every once and awhile. Many drugs have the capacity to kill when abused, and an inability to help and support in the best way possible can have devastating results. This makes finding a group of people that know what you're going through of paramount importance.
Nar Anon is the counterpart to Al-Anon, and is designed with the specific needs of those who help and support a drug addict in mind. While there is only one Nar Anon meeting located directly in Longview, there are others located within reasonable driving distance.
Time: 7:30 PM
Group name: Release
Location: Peace Health Hospital 400 NE Mother Joseph Place Vancouver
39.5 miles away
Time: 4:30 PM
Group name: You Are Not Alone
Location: 1414 Club 1414 12th Avenue
.3 miles away
Time: 10:00 AM
Group name: Strength To Change
Location: St. Vincents Hospital 9205 S.W. Barnes Road Portland
44.1 miles away
Children, teens, and young adults can be especially susceptible to the difficulties that come with caring for an alcoholic or drug addict. These formative years are confusing on their own, let alone having to deal with the frequent and serious byproducts of a serious addiction. Help and support for these youths is something that has proven again and again to go a long way towards keeping vulnerable young people from collapsing under the strain.
Alateen provides this assistance in a way that bypasses any shame or inadequacy a young person may be feeling. The safe and helpful atmosphere provided by Alateen is perfect for helping shy youngsters to open up. While there are no Alateen meetings in or around the immediate Longview area, there are a couple that shouldn't take long to drive to.
Time: 7:30 PM
Group name: Steps To Freedom Alateen
Location: 8310 Macarthur Blvd Vancouver
39.8 miles away
Time: 7:30 PM
Group name: Tuesday Night Survivors Alateen
Location: 1001 Princeton Street Fircrest
78.7 miles away
If you would rather base your recovery on science, as opposed to the faith-based approach seen in 12-step programs, SMART may be a good fit. SMART, which stands for Self-Management And Recovery Training, is a relatively new organization that has developed a unique method of achieving and maintaining sobriety. This consists of a 4-step program for addictions of all types and severity, which focuses on learning skills to battle cravings and destructive behavior.
The closest SMART meetings to Longview are found in Vancouver. If you are unable to make the drive, helpful online meetings are available as well.
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: H H Hall Building 10000 NE 7th Ave, Vancouver
Time: 10:30 PM
Location: Recovery Resource Center Books and Medallions 9317 NE Highway 99, Suite M, Vancouver
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Recovery Resource Center Books and Medallions 9317 NE Highway 99, Suite M, Vancouver
Learn more about our locations in Washington State
Ashwood Recovery is located in Boise, ID, and lies roughly about 479 miles away from Longview. Our accredited, outpatient facility can help you with both drug and alcohol addictions. Our comfortable and discreet atmosphere will help you relax and concentrate on getting well. However, for those searching for in-state addiction services, we have Northpoint Seattle and Northpoint Washington depending upon your needs.
Going to a professional drug and alcohol rehab can be a life-changing experience. The staff members all have a lot of knowledge about the best ways to treat addictions. The clients benefit from that knowledge, and as a result, they have a better chance of a positive long-term outcome.
Treating an addiction is more than just treating the substance abuse problem as well. It is also about identifying the root cause of it and then addressing that root cause. In many cases, people become addicted to substances because they are trying to self-medicate the symptoms of a co-occurring disorder.
The best rehab centers in the Longview area offer treatment for co-occurring disorders. Their clients or patients typically are more successful in recovery.
According to the SAMHSA treatment locator, there are seven drug and alcohol rehabs within 5 miles of Longview. There are five of them within the city itself. One is an inpatient program, and the rest all offer outpatient services.
The outpatient addiction treatment program at Ashwood Recovery is known to be among the best in the area. We recognize the fact that everyone has their own needs when it comes to recovery. That is why we offer a diverse program that aims to meet the needs of every client we work with.
We have three levels of care – traditional outpatient, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization. We have structured our programs to ensure that every client gets adequate time with our staff. We also include additional services, if needed, such as family therapy and medical intervention.
Our sister outpatient alcohol and drug rehab program in Washington State is called Northpoint Seattle. They have one location in Seattle.
At Northpoint Seattle, they offer services and levels of care that are the same, or similar to ours. Their focus is always on providing the best treatment to their clients.
Although outpatient rehab is enough to meet the needs of some, it is not enough for everyone. Some people really need to begin recovering in an inpatient program.
We highly recommend Northpoint Washington for anyone in Shoreline who is looking for an inpatient rehab center. They have a 28-day program that is personally designed to meet their patients’ individual needs.
Patients who come to Northpoint Washington will find that they provide rehab and detox services. They offer both alcohol addiction treatment and drug rehab and recovery.
Many people do not realize that their health insurance plans include benefits to help cover the cost of addiction treatment. This is mandated by law, and it means that everyone with insurance can afford to get the help they need for their substance abuse issues.
At Ashwood Recovery, we are in-network with many of the top insurance providers in our area. These include Blue Cross of Idaho and many others.
One constant of drug or alcohol addiction is that not everyone responds the same to different treatments. It is important to find out if our program is the right one for your individual needs. There are many benefits to attending a recovery program out of state, including anonymity and the ability to distance yourself from bad influences and triggers. We urge you to contact us today to find out if our drug and alcohol rehab is what you are looking for.
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