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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
BAART Programs Bremerton	1520 NE Riddell Rd Bremerton, WA 98310	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Kitsap Mental Health Services	5455 Almira Drive Northeast Bremerton, WA 98311	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
West Sound Treatment Center	4060 Wheaton Wy Bremerton, WA 98310	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis+3
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
Northbound Treatment Services	510 2nd Ave W Seattle, WA 98119	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Schick Shadel Hospital Substance Abuse Program	12101 Ambaum Boulevard Southwest Burien, WA 98146	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxHospital DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis+2
Schick Shadel Hospital Substance Abuse Program	12101 Ambaum Boulevard Southwest Washington, WA 98146	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
King County Behavioral Health and Recovery Division	401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+3
Evergreen Treatment Services Seattle Clinic	1700 Airport Way South Seattle, WA 98134	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Harborview Medical Center Addictions	401 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Seattle VA Medical Center	1660 South Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+1
Northpoint Seattle	2111 North Northgate Way Seattle, WA 98133	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care PHPOutpatientAftercare+2
Therapeutic Health Services Shoreline Branch	16715 Aurora Avenue North Shoreline, WA 98133	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Evergreen Treatment Services – Renton	1412 Southwest 43rd Street Renton, WA 98057	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Evergreen Treatment Services – South King County Clinic	1412 Southwest 43rd Street Renton, WA 98057	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Bremerton, WA

Bremerton sits at the center of Kitsap County’s addiction treatment system, serving a population shaped by its Naval Station, working-class neighborhoods and a relatively limited number of residential detox beds compared to nearby Seattle.

The county’s primary safety-net detox provider is Kitsap Recovery Center, a division of Kitsap County Human Services, which operates 9 subacute detox beds and primarily serves low-income and Apple Health-eligible individuals. People searching for detox programs in Washington should understand that capacity here is limited, so contacting providers before arrival is essential.

Regulatory oversight of detox and substance use disorder treatment in Bremerton is overseen by the Washington State Department of Health’s Health Systems Quality Assurance (DOH-HSQA) division. Following the signing of House Bill 1388 in 2018, the DOH took over facility licensing from the former DSHS-DBHR. All Behavioral Health Agencies (BHAs) in Bremerton operate under WAC Chapter 246-341.

Bremerton’s treatment picture has one element most cities lack: a significant active-duty military population. As a result, Naval Hospital Bremerton operates a Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) exclusively for active-duty service members, which sits entirely outside the civilian treatment system. Civilian family members of military personnel generally access care through TRICARE or private providers in the community.

The dominant substance of concern has shifted. Fentanyl has largely displaced methamphetamine and heroin as the primary driver of overdoses since the pandemic. In response, Kitsap County has prioritized expanding buprenorphine access through primary care and emergency departments and expanded naloxone cabinet placement across the county.

Washington state recriminalized drug possession in 2024, which has changed how some people enter the treatment pipeline, with law enforcement-assisted diversion programs increasingly funneling individuals toward services rather than prosecution.

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Paying for Detox in Bremerton

Understanding the cost of detox in Bremerton requires knowing both the sticker price and the substantial public funding available that can reduce out-of-pocket costs to zero for eligible residents.

Washington’s Apple Health Medicaid program, along with federal block grants administered through the Salish BHASO, provides a real safety net. Be sure to review your health insurance coverage for detox before contacting facilities to save you significant time in the admissions process.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Bremerton?

Detox costs in Bremerton follow Washington state averages closely, with variation based on level of medical supervision, facility type and length of stay.

Additionally, substance complexity matters. For example, fentanyl-dependent individuals often require longer stabilization periods than alcohol withdrawal, affecting total cost. The presence of co-occurring mental health conditions can also extend and increase costs.

$139,389 average

Medical Detox

$49,892 average

Inpatient Rehab

$8,290 average

Outpatient Rehab

$7,366 average

Methadone Treatment

Does Private Insurance Cover Detox in Bremerton?

Washington state requires health insurers to provide mental health and substance use disorder coverage on par with medical and surgical benefits under the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and the Affordable Care Act. Washington’s Insurance Commissioner enforces these parity standards.

Residents can verify benefits through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange at wahealthplanfinder.org.

The six most common private insurers serving Kitsap County residents include:

Medicare and Medicaid in Bremerton

Medicare

Medicare covers detox differently than Apple Health, which matters given Kitsap County’s large retired military and senior population near Naval Hospital Bremerton. Part A covers inpatient detox when it is deemed reasonable and medically necessary, subject to standard deductibles. Part B covers outpatient care, including opioid treatment program services (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone) and, as of 2024, intensive outpatient program services.

Unlike Apple Health, Medicare does not cover residential treatment programs, and it is not subject to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, so coverage can be more restrictive. Dual-eligible residents typically rely on Apple Health to cover residential care Medicare won’t.

Medicaid

Apple Health, Washington’s Medicaid program, covers detoxification, inpatient residential treatment, outpatient programs and MAT for eligible residents at little or no cost. Enrollment is open year-round.

What’s more, under WAC 182-531-1650, Apple Health covers physician services for three-day alcohol detox and five-day drug detox at enrolled hospital-based facilities.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Other ways to pay for rehab in Bremerton include:

Sliding Fee Scales

Kitsap Recovery Center and several outpatient providers adjust fees based on income and family size.

Salish BHASO State Funding

The Salish Behavioral Health ASO manages state and federal funds for uninsured adults who meet priority population criteria, including pregnant women, individuals with co-occurring disorders and those recently released from incarceration.

TRICARE

Active-duty service members and their dependents can access treatment through Naval Hospital Bremerton’s SARP or TRICARE-contracted civilian providers.

Veterans Programs

The Kitsap County Veterans Assistance Program provides supplemental support for veterans not covered by VA benefits.

Bremerton, Washington Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Washington State Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance (DOH-HSQA)

The primary licensing authority for all substance use disorder treatment facilities in Washington, including detox programs in Bremerton. Under HB 1388 (2018), DOH-HSQA took over licensing from DSHS-DBHR. All Behavioral Health Agencies must be licensed under WAC Chapter 246-341.

Importantly, facilities cannot deny admission to patients solely because they are taking FDA-approved medications for a substance use disorder.

Website: doh.wa.gov

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DSHS-DBHR)

While DOH-HSQA holds facility licensing authority, DSHS-DBHR remains responsible for administering and funding the public behavioral health system, including state-funded SUD treatment contracts.

DSHS-DBHR sets eligibility criteria for publicly funded treatment and works with the Salish BHASO to deliver services in Kitsap County.

Website: dshs.wa.gov

Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA)

The HCA administers Apple Health (Medicaid) and sets the coverage standards for detoxification services under WAC 182-538C-230 and 182-531-1650. The agency also receives and distributes federal SAMHSA Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment block grants to community providers.

All Apple Health-enrolled detox facilities must meet HCA certification requirements in addition to DOH-HSQA licensing standards.

Website: hca.wa.gov

Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC)

Regulates private insurance companies operating in Washington and enforces mental health parity requirements.

The OIC reviews insurer compliance with the ACA and state parity law to ensure behavioral health benefits, including detox, are covered at the same level as physical health benefits.

Website: insurance.wa.gov

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Bremerton

Washington broadly supports MAT access, and prescribing has expanded significantly since 2023. State rules under WAC 246-341-1108 require residential facilities to inform patients of MAT options and cannot require titration of dosages as a condition of admission or continued enrollment.

Buprenorphine:

Widely accessible in Bremerton and Kitsap County. Following the elimination of the federal X-waiver requirement in 2023, the number of primary care providers prescribing buprenorphine increased substantially.

Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS), a major local provider, grew from approximately 5 to 30 prescribing practitioners over roughly eight years.

Paramedics in Kitsap County have also begun carrying buprenorphine for post-overdose administration.

Methadone:

Available only through federally certified Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) licensed by DOH-HSQA under WAC 246-341-1000. It cannot be dispensed from pharmacies for opioid use disorder treatment. BAART Programs Bremerton operates a local OTP clinic.

Naltrexone:

No special licensing or certification is required to prescribe. It is widely available from any licensed prescriber, and the injectable form (Vivitrol) is covered by Apple Health for both opioid and alcohol use disorders.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Bremerton

Bremerton and Kitsap County have a more developed harm reduction infrastructure than most small cities of comparable size, driven in part by Kitsap Public Health District’s active role and the severity of the local fentanyl crisis.

For people managing active opioid use while working toward treatment, these resources can provide critical bridges to care.

Kitsap Public Health District (KPHD) Syringe Services Program

kitsappublichealth.org

Stationary syringe exchange at 345 6th St., Unit 300, Bremerton Anonymous, one-for-one syringe exchange Free naloxone distribution Naloxone training Fentanyl test strips and health referrals HIV/hepatitis C prevention.

KPHD has run a syringe services program in downtown Bremerton for years and serves as the county’s anchor harm reduction provider.

In 2024 alone, KPHD staff trained approximately 490 individuals in overdose response and distributed roughly 847 naloxone kits.

The district is also the lead agency coordinating a network of over 45 prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery organizations across Kitsap County.

Salish Behavioral Health ASO Naloxone Cabinet Network

salishbehavioralhealth.org

Free, anonymous naloxone available 24/7 from publicly placed cabinets Transit stops Other community sites with no registration or ID required

The Salish BHASO supports nearly three dozen naloxone cabinet locations across Kitsap, Jefferson and Clallam counties.

Multiple cabinets are located in Bremerton, providing emergency access outside of business hours without the barrier of interacting with a provider or pharmacist.

People's Harm Reduction Alliance (PHRA) Kitsap Mobile Outreach

phra.org

Mobile syringe services in Bremerton and across Kitsap County Fentanyl test strips Naloxone distribution Mail-order naloxone statewide Connection to treatment and health services

PHRA is a Seattle-based nonprofit contracted by the Washington Department of Health to provide mobile syringe exchange services in Kitsap County.

Staff conducts outreach several days per week, meeting clients where they are and connecting them to treatment options, infection screenings and other health resources in addition to sterile supplies.

Salvation Army Bremerton

bremerton.salvationarmy.org

Emergency shelter Naloxone on-site Overdose response by trained staff Basic needs support (food, clothing, case management)

The Salvation Army’s Bremerton shelter sits in a neighborhood with high rates of fentanyl-related overdoses. Shelter staff respond to overdoses regularly and keep naloxone readily available.

The facility serves as both a safety net and an informal entry point for people who may be ready to consider treatment.

Detox Statistics in Bremerton, Washington

Kitsap County’s overdose data reflects broader Washington state trends, with fentanyl driving the bulk of deaths and recent efforts showing early signs of progress.

The following statistics are drawn from local public health and state-level sources.

471 Suspected Opioid Overdoses in Kitsap in 2023

The full suspected opioid overdose count in Kitsap County reached 471 in 2023, well exceeding the fatal total and underscoring the volume of near-fatal events the county’s first responders and emergency departments managed.

Early Decline in EMS and ED Overdose Responses in 2024

By the second quarter of 2024, both emergency department visits and EMS responses for opioid overdoses in Kitsap County had dropped compared to the same period in 2023, the county health officer described as the first positive signal in years.

Washington State Overdose Deaths Fell ~12% in 2024

Approximately 3,167 Washingtonians died from drug overdoses in 2024, down from roughly 3,597 in 2023, the state’s largest year-over-year decline in nearly a decade. Synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl, remained involved in approximately 75% of drug poisoning deaths.

FAQs About Detox in Bremerton, WA

How do I access publicly funded detox in Bremerton if I have no insurance?

Contact Kitsap Recovery Center directly, as it is the county’s primary public safety-net detox provider with 9 sub-acute beds. The facility serves low-income and uninsured individuals through Apple Health and Salish BHASO state funding.

Calling ahead to confirm bed availability is important, as capacity is limited. The Washington Recovery Helpline (1-866-789-1511) can also assist with placement options.

Does the Kitsap County Jail offer any addiction treatment services?

Yes. Peninsula Community Health Services began administering buprenorphine to inmates at the Kitsap County Jail as far back as 2019. This in-custody MAT program provides continuity of care for incarcerated individuals with opioid use disorder, reducing the risk of overdose upon release when tolerance is lowered.

Are there detox or treatment options specific to the military community in Bremerton?

Active-duty service members are served by the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) at Naval Hospital Bremerton, which provides screening, outpatient treatment, dual-diagnosis services and referrals.

This program operates separately from the civilian treatment system and requires a referral through the service member’s command or a self-referral to the DAPA (Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor).

Military family members typically access inpatient detox programs through TRICARE-contracted civilian providers.

How does the ferry system affect access to treatment in Bremerton?

Washington State Ferries connect Bremerton to Seattle, meaning residents can realistically access King County treatment facilities if local capacity is full or if a specific level of care is not available locally. Travel time to Seattle by ferry is approximately one hour.

Conversely, people traveling from Bainbridge Island or other parts of Kitsap County can reach Bremerton providers by ferry or Kitsap Transit without a car.

What should I know about drug possession laws in Washington before seeking treatment?

Washington recriminalized drug possession in 2024, making it a misdemeanor. However, the law includes provisions for law enforcement-assisted diversion, and many jurisdictions in the state prioritize referral to treatment over prosecution for first-time or low-level possession.

If you are concerned about legal status, organizations like the Washington Recovery Helpline can provide confidential guidance on treatment access without involvement of law enforcement.

What happens after detox in Bremerton -- what continuing care is available locally?

Kitsap County offers a range of continuing care options following detox, including outpatient programs at Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS), Cascadia Addiction and West Sound Treatment Center. MAT continuation through buprenorphine and naltrexone is increasingly available from primary care providers at PCHS and other clinics.

KMHS is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and treats co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

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