About Tacoma Pierce County Health Department
Services Offered
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 Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:
Does not treat alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment:
Buprenorphine maintenance Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program Methadone maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine
Pharmacotherapies:
Methadone Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
Treatment Approaches:
Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling
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)
Special Programs/Groups Offered:
Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women
Assessment/Pre-treatment:
Comprehensive substance use assessment Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use
Testing:
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services:
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services:
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
Facility Smoking Policy :
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted:
Young Adults Adults
Sex Accepted:
Female Male
Facility Vaping Policy:
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services:
Case management service Transportation assistance
