About Tacoma Pierce County Health Department
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Outpatient; Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Methadone used in Treatment; Buprenorphine used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Does not treat alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenance; Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time; Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program; Methadone maintenance; Methadone maintenance for predetermined time; Prescribes buprenorphine
Pharmacotherapies
Methadone; Buprenorphine with naloxone
Treatment Approaches
Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Local, county, or community government
License/Certification/Accreditation
State Substance use treatment agency; State department of health; SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP); Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive substance use assessment; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; TB screening; Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling
Medical Services
Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted
Adults; Young adults
Gender Accepted
Female; Male
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Case management service; Transportation assistance
