Catholic Community Services – Recovery Center – Bellingham, Washington
515 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham, Washington, 98225
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Addiction Resource Score
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8.0
Out of 10
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington, based in Bellingham, Washington, provides vital mental health services and assistance to people and families in need. The facility primarily serves adults and families suffering with poverty and mental health issues, providing a variety of programs aimed at promoting stability and well-being.
Despite being part of the Catholic community, the center’s services are available to people of all backgrounds, regardless of religion. Mental health care, housing help, and homeless support are among the programs offered. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, group therapy, and family therapy are used to address a variety of mental health concerns. The facility is mainly focused on assisting individuals in recovering from trauma through specialized programs. The Joint Commission has accredited Catholic Community Services, which ensures that high care and safety standards are met.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Housing services
- Discharge Planning
- Naloxone and overdose education
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Opioids detoxification
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Pregnant/postpartum women
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Group counseling
- Intervention Services
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Relapse prevention
- Individual psychotherapy
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Outpatient
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Aftercare
License and Accreditation
- State department of health
- The Joint Commission
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Suicide prevention services
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
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