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Outpatient Treatment offered by Al'ta Counseling & Testing

Offers several services related to substance use. Alcohol & Drug Information School State-approved instruction fulfills legal requirements for individuals court-referred to attend an Alcohol Drug Information School (ADIS). The educational, 8-hour course provides students with valuable information about alcohol and other drugs. The course is designed to enhance responsible decision-making with regards to alcohol and other drug use. Students are encouraged to explore the effects of alcohol and other drug use on themselves, their families and their world.  Classes are offered twice monthly. DUI Evaluations Provides a court-ordered assessment of individuals who have been convicted of driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol to evaluate the severity of their problem and make a recommendation to the court regarding appropriate treatment.   Outpatient Treatment Provides outpatient substance use disorder services that usually requires fewer than nine hours per week of attendance, which may include individual and group counseling, 12-step meetings, social and recreational activities, educational and vocational services, life skills training, primary health care, perinatal health care, a program for family members, relapse prevention services, a continuing care program and supportive services (such as child care, transportation and parenting skills development). Length of service can be anywhere between six months to two years depending on the needs of the individual and/or court order.   Intensive Outpatient Treatment   Provides outpatient substance use disorder services that usually requires 9-20 hours per week of attendance, which may include individual and group counseling, 12-step meetings, social and recreational activities, educational and vocational services, life skills training, primary health care, perinatal health care, a program for family members, relapse prevention services, a continuing care program and supportive services (such as child care, transportation and parenting skills development).   Victim's Impact Panels Offers a twice monthly Victim's Impact Panel (VIP). SAP Assessment Provides a Substance Abuse Professional evaluation for DOT workers who fail an alcohol/drug test who will aid in helping worker return to work. Offers an initial SAP evaluation as well as a follow up SAP evaluation.    Drug Testing/UA Provides drug/alcohol testing for DOT and non DOT workers. Offers Instant Panel Testing, Urine Lab Testing, Omega Hair Testing and USDTL, DDC DNA Testing, Peth Testing and ETG Testing - up to 3 weeks, and COVID Testing (instant and PCR). Agency provides state-certified service(s).

Physical Address

1712 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405

Hours

M-F, 9am-5pm. Testing services - M-F, 9am-4pm

Application process

Call for more information or an appointment.

Fee

Call for information on testing services. Accepts private insurance. Accepts and Apple Health (Medicaid) plan from Coordinated Care.

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Agency info

Al'ta Counseling & Testing

Offers substance use disorder assessments and treatment, Alcohol and Drug Information School (ADIS), and Victim Impact Panels (VIP). Also provides lab testing services like urine drug screens, and hair follicle testing.

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