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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
American Lake VA Medical Center	9600 Veterans Drive Southwest Tacoma, WA 98498	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+2
MDC Behavioral Health and Recovery	721 Fawcett Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxInpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual DiagnosisInpatient
Prosperity Wellness Center	5001 112th St E Tacoma, WA 98446	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Prosperity Wellness Center Residential Services	12201 Pacific Ave S Tacoma, WA 98444	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+1
Tacoma Pierce County Health Department	3629 South D Street Tacoma, WA 98418	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Tacoma Recovery Cafe	2201 South 19th Street Tacoma, WA 98405	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Bayview Recovery Center	2156 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox+1	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis+1
Fort Lewis Army Substance Abuse Program	Building 2006 A Room 211 Tacoma, WA 98433	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+1
MDC Substance Abuse Services	721 Fawcett Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
MDC The Center for Substance Abuse Recovery	721 Fawcett Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis
Northwest Integrated Health – South Tacoma	3727 S Tacoma Way Tacoma, WA 98409	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Pierce County Alliance	510 Tacoma Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98402	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercare
Sea Mar Tacoma Medical Clinic – 11th St	1307 S 11th St Tacoma, WA 98405	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
We Care Daily Clinics	3320 Auburn Way N Auburn, WA 98002	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Olalla Recovery Centers Olalla Guest Lodge	12850 Lala Cove Lane Southeast Olalla, WA 98359	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+2

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Tacoma, WA

Detox in Tacoma is licensed by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and funded in part through Washington Apple Health, the state’s Medicaid program, which is administered by the Health Care Authority (HCA). Locally, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD) runs the county’s Opioid Treatment Services, including a long-standing methadone program and the low-barrier Meds-First program, which aims to eliminate barriers to starting medication for opioid use disorder.

The need in Pierce County is significant, as opioid-related deaths increased 220 percent between 2016 and 2023. Overdose-related emergency response calls rose 218 percent between 2020 and 2024, and more than 800 Pierce County residents died of drug overdose between January 2021 and June 2023. There is encouraging news too: 2024 data show overdose deaths beginning to decline, particularly among people under 24, though the trend moved back toward previous levels by year’s end.

According to the county’s own opioid response planning, Pierce County’s residential detox and treatment capacity is genuinely limited. Only three facilities offer residential treatment countywide: Prosperity Wellness, Olalla Recovery Center, and SeaMar, totaling roughly 120 beds. Most services are concentrated in urban Tacoma, leaving rural areas like Key Peninsula and Anderson Island underserved.

For this reason, the county has funded a mobile medication-assisted treatment van to reach residents outside the Tacoma core. Anyone researching detox in Tacoma should expect to be screened for the county’s limited residential capacity and offered outpatient or MAT options as the more immediately available path.

Paying for Detox in Tacoma

Detox costs in Tacoma vary by level of care, and most residents use private insurance, Apple Health, or county-funded treatment rather than paying in full out of pocket. Reviewing how much detox costs in advance helps you ask better questions when you call a provider.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Tacoma?

Cost of treatment depends heavily on the level of care, with length of stay and medical complexity driving the final cost. For example, medically managed hospital detox costs substantially more than outpatient counseling. The figures below are full cash-pay (self-pay) totals before insurance, Apple Health, Medicare, or other assistance. Tacoma’s cash-pay rates track close to statewide averages, and most people with coverage pay significantly less out of pocket.

$146,000

Medical Detox

$52,400

Inpatient Rehab

$8,700

Outpatient Rehab

$7,700

Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in Tacoma

Medicare

Medicare covers medically necessary inpatient and outpatient detox in Tacoma, plus Opioid Treatment Program services such as methadone and buprenorphine under Part B, with coverage details depending on the treatment setting.

Medicaid

Washington Apple Health, the state’s Medicaid program, covers withdrawal management, residential treatment, outpatient care, and MAT for eligible Tacoma residents through HCA’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Cost should not be the reason someone is unable to afford detox in Tacoma. There are several options, beyond private insurance, to help those in need, including:

Sliding-Scale Payment Systems

Comprehensive Life Resources offers income-based fees for outpatient assessment and referral services for uninsured Tacoma residents.

Nonprofits and Charities

Comprehensive Life Resources and other Pierce County providers connect uninsured residents to recovery coaching and treatment navigation at no cost.

County-Funded Treatment

Pierce County’s Meds-First program and mobile MAT van reduce barriers to starting treatment regardless of insurance status.

Free Naloxone and Overdose Education

TPCHD provides free naloxone kits and brief trainings at its Pacific Avenue clinic entrance with no ID or documentation required.

Tacoma, Washington Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Administers Washington Apple Health behavioral health benefits, including withdrawal management, residential treatment, outpatient care, and MAT statewide. See hca.wa.gov.

Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

Licenses substance use disorder treatment facilities statewide and coordinates the Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution program. See doh.wa.gov.

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD)

Runs local Opioid Treatment Services, the Meds-First program, and free naloxone distribution, and coordinates the Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Task Force. See tpchd.org.

Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC)

Regulates state-licensed commercial health plans and enforces mental health and substance use parity requirements for privately insured Tacoma residents. See insurance.wa.gov.

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Tacoma

Medication-assisted treatment in Tacoma is delivered through TPCHD’s Opioid Treatment Services and other DOH-licensed Opioid Treatment Programs. These programs are regulated federally under 42 CFR Part 8 and subject to SAMHSA certification and DEA registration. The county’s Meds-First program is designed for same-day medication starts, and a mobile MAT van now extends access to residents outside the Tacoma urban core.

Buprenorphine

Widely available through outpatient clinics and telehealth in Tacoma, buprenorphine lets many residents begin treatment without a residential stay. This flexibility helps residents who cannot travel to a clinic daily, and buprenorphine is covered by Apple Health and many commercial insurance plans.

Methadone

Restricted to certified Opioid Treatment Programs, methadone requires daily on-site dosing at licensed clinics, including TPCHD’s own long-running Opioid Treatment Services program in Tacoma. Apple Health coverage keeps it financially accessible for enrolled residents.

Naltrexone

Non-addictive and requiring no special licensing, naltrexone is prescribed in standard outpatient settings throughout Tacoma. The injectable form treats both opioid and alcohol use disorder and is covered under Apple Health and most commercial plans.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Tacoma

Tacoma’s fentanyl risk remains the leading cause of accidental death in Pierce County. In response, the county pairs free naloxone access with a needle exchange program and recovery support services.

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, Naloxone Distribution

https://tpchd.org/health/behavioral/opioid-treatment-services/

Free naloxone kits, no ID required Overdose response training Standing order naloxone dispensing

TPCHD distributes free naloxone kits and trainings at its Pacific Avenue clinic entrance on weekday mornings, with no identification or documentation required.

Tacoma Needle Exchange

https://tacomaneedleexchange.org/

Sterile syringe access and disposal Naloxone distribution Referrals to treatment services

Operated through TPCHD, the Tacoma Needle Exchange provides sterile syringes and safe disposal to reduce the spread of bloodborne disease among people who inject drugs.

Comprehensive Life Resources

https://www.comprehensiveliferesources.org

Naloxone and overdose education Recovery coaching and peer support Discharge planning and housing services

A Tacoma-based nonprofit behavioral health provider, Comprehensive Life Resources builds naloxone training and overdose education directly into its outpatient and recovery support services.

Washington State DOH, Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND)

https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/drug-user-health

Free naloxone for community organizations Overdose recognition and response training Technical assistance for local distribution programs

The state’s OEND program supports naloxone access for people likely to experience or witness an opioid overdose, providing supplies and training to organizations across Pierce County.

Detox Statistics in Tacoma, Washington

Pierce County’s overdose trend shows both a sharp recent increase and early signs that prevention and treatment investments may be starting to help.

220% Increase in Opioid Deaths, 2016 to 2023

Pierce County experienced a 220 percent increase in opioid-related deaths and a 174 percent increase in deaths from any drug overdose between 2016 and 2023. Source: Pierce County.

Only 3 Residential Treatment Facilities Countywide

Pierce County has just three residential treatment settings, Prosperity Wellness, Olalla Recovery Center, and SeaMar, totaling approximately 120 beds for the entire county. Source: Pierce County.

Overdose Deaths Declining Among People Under 24

Recent data show overdose deaths beginning to decline in Pierce County, particularly among people under age 24, though the trend moved back toward previous levels by late 2024. Source: Pierce County Opioid Task Force.

FAQs About Detox in Tacoma, WA

How do I get into free or low-cost detox in Tacoma?

You can contact TPCHD’s Opioid Treatment Services or Comprehensive Life Resources for help connecting to Apple Health enrollment and the county’s Meds-First program for same-day medication initiation.

Does Apple Health cover detox in Tacoma?

Yes. Washington Apple Health covers medical detox, residential treatment, outpatient care, and MAT for eligible Tacoma residents through the state’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery.

Where can I get free naloxone in Tacoma?

TPCHD distributes free naloxone kits at its Pacific Avenue clinic on weekday mornings with no ID required, and Comprehensive Life Resources provides naloxone as part of its recovery support services.

Is there a needle exchange in Tacoma?

Yes. The Tacoma Needle Exchange, operated through TPCHD, provides sterile syringes, safe disposal, and naloxone at a location within the city.

What is the difference between medical detox and outpatient withdrawal management?

Medical detox involves 24-hour nursing and physician oversight for people at higher withdrawal risk, while outpatient detox allows people to attend scheduled appointments while living at home, typically for milder withdrawal.

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