Name: Schick Shadel Hospital
Address: 12101 Ambaum Boulevard SW, Seattle, WA, 98146
Telephone: 206-244-8100
Rating: 4.0200

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Providing effective addiction treatment services in Seattle, WA with a primary focus on Substance Abuse Treatment Services, this highly-esteemed treatment facility treats patients with services that include Substance abuse treatment , Detoxification, Naltrexone (oral), Vivitrol (injectable Naltrexone) and Do not use medication for opioid addiction .

Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment

There are a variety of substance abuse treatment methods out there, but with evidence-based data revealing the treatment methods with higher success rates, Schick Shadel Hospital has taken those methods and incorporated them into their treatment programs. The select treatment methods are:

Cognitive/behavioral therapy
Dialectical behavioral therapy
Substance abuse counseling approach
Trauma-related counseling
Rational emotive behavioral therapy
12-step facilitation approach
Brief intervention approach
Contingency management/motivational incentive
Anger management
Relapse prevention

Patients continue to show progress and great successes with the customized treatment services provided in settings that include Hospital inpatient , Hospital inpatient detoxification and Hospital inpatient treatment.

From the initial assessment, patients are assigned a customized addiction treatment strategy within an inpatient/residential program. With the inpatient/residential substance abuse treatment programs, patients temporarily live on-site at the facility while they go through highly intensive treatment therapies.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Knowing that you are getting the best in patient care and drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs in Seattle, Washington is important and Schick Shadel Hospital continues to strive to make every patient a success story by specializing in the special programs and groups offered which include:

Lesbian
Seniors or older adults
Adult women
Adult men

Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services

Everything utilizes the core services of addiction treatment. The following are the core services:

Housing services
Alcohol Detoxification
Cocaine Detoxification
Methamphetamines Detoxification
Opioids Detoxification
Individual counseling offered
Group counseling offered
Family counseling offered
Aftercare/continuing care
Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
Drug or alcohol urine screening
Discharge Planning
HIV testing
Substance abuse education
Screening for Hepatitis B
Screening for Hepatitis C
Self-help groups
Screening for mental health disorders
Screening for substance abuse
TB screening

Schick Shadel Hospital is a comprehensive drug and alcohol rehab in Washington that really focuses on patient progress and success. Providing customized addiction treatment to Female and Male and specializing within specific age groups that include Young adults and Adults. The smoking policy is Smoking permitted in designated area

Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Financing a successful treatment program is available and includes: Cash or self-payment and Private health insurance.

Finding the right fit in substance abuse treatment center requires some research and hope. Take it upon yourself to speak with an addiction specialist from the facility and they will be happy to work with you in your quest

We highly encourage to reach out directly to this facility with all your questions and concerns so that they may address your inquiries appropriately.

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Adrian Dean

I haven't been to the hospital because the part about loved ones being a part of recovery and aftercare plan is an outright lie... They torture and medicate patients there. My S.O. was sober if you can call it that for 30 days. I will say free of alcohol because he wasn't ever sober... They send known addicts home with prescriptions that say to take as needed..... I'm sorry there is obvious problems there.... ...Please research all your options. I feel this place damages the core of people already looking for a new way of life ...

Jenn Zeigler

Schick Shadel worked miracles for my alcohol addiction and I am proud to have 4.5 years free and clear of alcohol and all of the associated chaos and drama. And, 4.5 years since I have a single craving for alcohol! Prior to Schick, I had tried multiple other avenues in search of sobriety including 12-step program, IOP, dietary and supplement plans, EMDR, 1:1 addiction counseling, non-12 step support groups, recovery meditation groups, and even antabuse. Yet, nothing helped to keep my cravings in check for long and ultimately I wound up relapsing over and over , further compounding my downward spiral of misery and hopelessness, of being trapped in craving/relapse hell. It is by plain coincidence and pure luck that I heard of this program from many states away by overhearing a conversation in a public area. I am science- minded so I was intrigued by the little I could find about the program approach and then I was ALL IN and enrolled in the program within days. . This is not a Malibu type rehab facility...no galloping horses or massages on the beach. It is basic and humbling . It is wonderful and awful. Words can not adequately describe the process itself, the high quality of caring nature of the staff, of the deep and lasting bonds forged with peers going through it with you. I can only say the program stopped my cycle of craving/relapse like switching off a light switch. To this day , the smell of alcohol produces mild nausea and a tiny fight/flight response in me. Of the 3 other women I have remained in touch with, all 4 of us have maintained continuously sober. My only wish is that this program was more widely known to rehab professionals throughout the US and that there was a facility in every state to help more people obtain lasting freedom from alcohol.

Max Zinie

Great facility!!! Amazing staff!!! Highly recommend for Anyone who needs an effective treatment program..

Jason Rivas

Their claims of addiction cures are exaggerated to say the least. I went and left feeling like I wanted to use more than when I got there. I am clean now, but it had NOTHING to do with them. Their "cures" only work for alcohol not for drugs. PERIOD.

Largoroom Studios

As the head chef, I love that I get to heal people with food.

doonbt13 .

Couldn’t have quit without this. I tried for years. The monkey on my back always made me drink again within a week. This place takes the monkey off your back! Best decision I ever made was going to Schick. Ten tough days gives you back your life. I will scream this places praises for the rest of my life! Retake the control you lost years ago! Almost 17 months sober for me!

Mark Hefner

Amazing Staff from the Dr. To the cooking/cleaning staff.

Joshua G

Amazing place! I have been clean and sober for over 7 months now. My time at Schick Shadel was exactly what I needed to overcome my alcohol addiction. I have had ZERO cravings since I left Shick. I've lost 50lbs and am healthier than ever.

nuzhat tibbs

We paid $5200 for a 4 day detox stay for our daughter. Then we were told we owed another $600.00 for Dr. fees She tells us she was given Valium every two hrs for three days . She was woke up from a deep sleep to be given more Valium. Maybe this is the suggested protocol to treat an alcoholic, but during the course of the treatment she was told she was not an alcoholic, but had extreme anxiety and panic disorder. She could barely stay awake when we picked her up. We were never told what we paid $1500.00 a day for, if it was Valium we could have taken her to a different Dr and gotten a prescription. Very disappointed in this facility, we feel it is a rip off for someone with no insurance

Sam Bender

Still sober after 5 years. It won't work if you don't believe or want the change, nothing will. This was my last resort and I owe it to MYSELF and Schick for helping me through this!

Joseph Nannie

No,This was a former patient..I spoke with U many times,But you didn't want to help me with the 2 Stokes..Please don't advocate that you are in anyway helping or have in the past year.I love the staff,But you are all about the number's..U are no different than every other Company..If you really cared..hum,after 3x..U would have reached out..Hands up to your staff..But u higher ups are no better than..

Victoria Townsley

This year I have my 40th anniversary of sobriety! I was inpatient at SS and it was the toughest program! The support, love, clarity I left with enabled me to stay sober all these years. I continue to share my "story" with others and continue as well to sing high praises for the staff at the time and the restoration of my life! One second, one minute, one hour at a time continues to give me a sober happy life. Victoria Townsley

wm sloss

This place is what it bills itself as: a hospital. I needed hospital care to detox before any treatment sessions were contemplated. Still focusing only on the medically assisted detox portion of the program the on site doctor is more than willing to prescribe detox medicines. A 24 hour medical staff will attend to you to be physically well. Only then will you attend the actual treatment phase of the program. After your entire time here you will be only at the beginning of full recovery. I was told by the counselor, and I quote, this program is not the magic bullet. Expect only %5 of your recovery to take place here.

Angela Hahn

I went to Schick shadel and I loved it! Staff was friendly, food was amazing. You were treated like an adult with respect! Unfortunately I tested the system and I'm using worse then ever and its not at all because Schick didn't work for me but because I decided to test the system. I really wish that I could go back! I would give anything to go back but I have no insurance at all and don't have the money! But it is not a waste of money just wish I could have 1 more opportunity to go to Schick!

Renee NA

I went through this program and the aversion therapy was very successful. I am confident I can walk through the doors with a life of sobriety in front of me. I went through 3 treatment centers before this and will say this is the best place. This place changes lives! Most of the staff was great, and the food was excellent. There was one nurse named who snapped at me serval times when I wasn’t doing anything wrong and always made me feel like I was a nuisance when I asked questions. Which I was told to ask if I was unsure of something. I also heard her once bickering with another nurse which I thought was unprofessional. Other than her everyone was great even the cooks made a great impact on me.

Lieutenant Dangle

Absolutely amazing place. Saved my life. It works if you want it to!!! Staff was all very kind and caring, never seemed bothered and always were there to help with anything. Rooms were always clean and modern, beds changed daily. Showers clean. Having your phone/laptop/tablet and TV helps too, so you don't feel so cut off from the outside world. Special shout-out to JJ!!! And to the kitchen staff, Moses and the older white lady I can't remember her name. Didn't have one meal I didn't like and when the menu option doesn't seem appealing, they will make almost ANYTHING you want!! The bacon cheeseburger is always available and oh Lord, it was like an orgasm in my mouth. Pat O'Day came to speak to us and was very inspirational. Absolutely zero complaints here. Everything so organized and everyone so friendly. They want what's best for you and won't guilt you or try and tell you addiction is your fault. It's a disease. Anyone with addiction issues go to Schick!!!

Christina Lemay

I was there just for detox. Most of the staff were great, but there were a couple things, that were very unprofessional. As I was being checked in, the nurses were bickering back and forth about work drama... and the last thing... was the head nurse who gave me my TB test, didn't even alcohol swab my arm. Now I have to get that checked out. But beds were comfortable, they keep you highly medicated and... the food was surprisingly amazing!!

Greg Jarrett

It's too bad about the negative reviews. I went to Schick almost five years ago for alcohol aversion therapy and it worked as advertised for me. If they are still performing the same treatment process, then I'd say it's your best shot at putting down the bottle for good. The process fit into my professional schedule perfectly and I was able to get on with my life. If you're looking for a place to simply appease your loved one's requests, I suggest a nice inpatient facility for a thirty day vacation from the real world and the mess you wish you could leave behind. If you want to quit drinking, go to Schick. You aren't powerless over anything. See you at the finish line.

Keith

Beautiful place. Friendly staff. But save your money!! The whole 'aversion therapy' bit is a joke. If u want to get sober, you've gotta dig a lot deeper than that. It's a gimmick. And also, at ten days, it appeals to people who want a quick fix. 10 days is not near enough. 30 is definitely less convenient, but u have a fighting chance. SS should be ashamed of themselves for stealing desperate people's money. Gross.

Katherine Felix

Prior to going to Schick I had been in 4 other treatment centers ranging from 28 days to 90 days. Although I did have periods of sobriety following those treatments, Schick Shadel is what REMOVED my desire to drink alcohol. I consider the place to be a miracle, the staff is incredible and I have not had the urge to drink since I left there 3 months ago. I really do have my life back!!

Pattie Smith

My husband went there in Oct. Of last year and very happy to say they gave him his life back. And I'm very happy for that. And he is still sober to this day. But when we first went they told us that I would be ask to come to the last session that he had. But that never happened and I had a lot of questions. I also had called with concerns but they had not much time for me. So they help them but not the family

Jeannette Gomez

My husband was here and I have to say it works very happy with the results they did gave my husband his life back not only for him but for myself it gave me my husband back so glad he choose to go there.. The staff is excellent and is not a expensive place at all very humble down to earth no luxury but that what's make it perfect... I recommend this place with my eyes close...

Neresa Fountain

This place is amazing! Best choice I ever made. The staff is amazing! After detox it's really just 10 days and your aversion after you leave is pretty incredible.

Diane Wilson

The day after he got home from the program we went shopping. I asked him when we got home if it bothered him to be in the beer isle. He replied that he wasn't. I told him, you know when you were picking out potato chips? You were in the beer isle, your back was to it. Amazingly, beer never crossed his mind as even being sold there. That's huge! He has 0 cravings or thoughts of alcohol or majuana. He has been in and out of several 12 steps. One was even a year long inpatient program. That's all over now. There are NO cravings 4mos update, no cravings still. The program takes care of the cravings while you deal with the why you use issues. People who relapse really have to want to relapse. It would be like eating dirt until u ejoyed the flavor. We meet one such fellow. He was sober 5yrs and had to force himself to drink again. He ended up back at schick after a 3mos binge. You will detest drink, drug and even the smell of maryjane. If u are trully ready, this is it.

Steve Nipper

I've been to rehab lot's of times. Never worked until this place. Out 1.5 years and never looked back. Never been better in my life. Highly recommended if you're serious.

Debra Jolley

My husband went to Schick Shadel Hospital. It saved his life and our marriage. The program and staff are nothing short of a miracle.

Shaun Glodowski

This place is truly a MIRICALE!! The Dr's and staff on hand 24/7 were amazing!! Definitely gave me my life back!! I can't express my gratitude enough for this hospital and it's teachings! Thank you Schick Shadel!!

J. GoHawks

I'm writing this to let everyone be weary of their frequent sales calls. I just told them on Yelp also. I heard the ads endlessly. Finally I called. I liked how they treat addiction. They seemed very nice and caring. But calling is a huge mistake. You will be harassed. They just kept calling me back and filling up my voicemail. Is their hospital empty? Something seems wrong. If they were as good as ads claim (and they might be), then they should not need to call me repeatedly to fill their hospital. I was scared off by a rehab center that uses telemarketers who call you every other day for a week. I would have probably gone there if they had left me alone. I am a free thinking man not to be sold by someone who calls me. I choose what to spend my money on, not someone else. Especially when it comes to my body. I was just so turned off by the unethical sales staff. I called a couple others, including Betty Ford, but they didn't hound me. They said to call when I was ready and they can fit me in. I am now clean and free through some counseling and family support. And now that I am in recovery, I know it took me to call, not someone else trying to convince me.

Amanda Pokrandt

Please Please, I urge you to do your research and compare other rehab facilities with what Shick Shadel offers. There is MULTIPLE research out there. Because of the circumstances, I was not given the time to do this for my husband. He went and I was his biggest fan for going. We worked very hard to get him there - money, time, multiple calls and emails, etc. Their motto is that they will give you your life back after just 10-14 days. Well, after an almost 17 year marriage, I LOST my husband. Do your homework, your loved one MAY NEED a program that is more than 10-14 days with 2 follow-ups. I echo what another family member said too.........It was explained to me that I could come and be a part of his discharge process and review his program and treatment in order to help understand and support his recovery once he left. I was told that I could request this and I/we did multiple times. I actually flew there planning to be there for my husband upon discharge to make this happen WITH him. NEVER happened. His discharge paperwork was done the day prior to discharge and was ready for me in an envelope when I got there that said "Support Person." Wow! Thats it! That was really NOT helpful. There is sooooo much more i could share but for now I just want to be honest and speak the truth in hopes that I can possibly 'save' another strong, knitted family from having to go through what we have endured since my husband boarded the plane and checked in to Shick Shadel. Its been so very very sad, heart breaking, earth shattering, a tragedy. My husband was never the same and I have lost him and my children have lost their strong family unit.

Peter Chadbourne

I went here. I believe in the system. They are not magicians, you still have to want to quit. You cant just send your son/daughter/relative/friend here and expect a miracle cure if they are not ready to quit. If you are truly ready for change, Shick can help you get rid of the cravings. Some of the other reviews I'm reading.. wow. If thats your mindset, it's no wonder it did not work for you. No magic here. Shick can only help you help yourself....

Chuckie Love

Schick Shadel's staff and program are hands down the best in the nation. Having seen addictions rattle through the ranks of family and friends, their process and approach to health and well being. Take the step you will be forever changed.

Donovan Steffey

Going to Schick was the best decision of my life! The thing about Schick is that all of the people that are in there are there because they WANT TO QUIT!! I met a lot of awesome people in there! My life is far to busy to commit to a long term rehab facility but when they told me that it was only 10 days and their success rate was as high as it is, it really was a easy decision. The staff there really cares about who you are and that was really important to me. This was my first and last call for help. The drink problem was FIXED!!!!

Harry Walker

I enrolled my eldest son into the alcohol treatment program. They would not take his insurance, so I wrote a personal check for $17,400.00 to cover his 10 day treatment. When signing him up, their staff told me that after his 10 day program, he would NOT want to drink any alcohol. What a joke that was and a mistake I made. After he got out of the 10 day program, he lasted 18 days and then had to have a drink. Once I found that out, I called Schick Shadel and asked what next. They told me that his free 30 and 90 check up visits were null and void. I could re-enter him into a 6 day program for about 10 to $11,000.00. What a JOKE. I would NOT RECOMMEND Schick Shadel Hospital to treat Alcoholism. I fell for their advertizing spill, "Hook, Line and Sinker." Save your money and find another program that doesn't make such promises. If your loved one really does want to quit alcohol, they can do it without wasting that kind of money for a program that promises, but doesn't deliver. I'm sure there are people out there who may have benefitted from the program, but I didn't get my $17,400.00 worth. I could have just thrown that money out in the street and watched it blown away. That's how much good it did, besides benefit Schick Shadel. Change their entire environment would be the best start with family support and supervision.

Tyler Ingram

In effect Shick Shadel makes you feel sick for 10 days and if you are an addict, feeling sick is nothing new to you, but sharing a bathroom with 3 other vomiting people might be a new experience. Shick Shadel works on aversion 'therapy'. Google it. I've maintained contact with people who were there when I was and they've all overcome the 'aversion' and started drinking again, including myself. I went to a 30 day facility after relapsing and have been sober for 2 years. The world of addiction recovery is blanketed, most people who show up to facilities are desperate and not concerned with dollar amounts. A 10 day fix to a lifelong problem looks good when you're exhausted and sick. I would strongly recommend anyone considering going here or sending a loved one here to evaluate all their options.

Husky Fever

I guess I'm a lucky soul I abused alcohol for years my friend died of hep C and I decided right then I was gonna quit drinking that was Oct17th 2012 haven't had a beer since did it all on my own no programs

Trish William

FIrst I have to say that I went to the program in April with a follow-up in June and found it to be incredibly effective. Somehow after years of struggling with drinking, I was able to turn down a drink and, most importantly, not turn to wine to solve my anxiety or problems. (which, as you can imagine-only led to more problems). Now whenever I have that knee-jerk response to drink away a problem, I remember sitting there feeling SO nauseous and telling myself I was NEVER going to let drinking rule my life again. It's been incredibly effective and I'm so grateful. The doctors and the nursing staff were amazing, and the camaraderie between the patients was more than I could have hoped for. That said, I have to warn anyone who is considering coming here. If you are going to use insurance, MAKE SURE you have it in writing what your co-pay will be not only from SSH but from your insurance company. I was told repeatedly (and have in writing) what my co-pay would be before I agreed to go. SSH is out-of-network and I was very worried about being stuck with a surprise bill. Again and again I confirmed with both Michelle and Carol in the billing/insurance department. As I told them "I can't come out of here and get stuck with a massive bill I can't pay" and they assured me repeatedly that they had it covered. So what happened???? They DIDN'T have pre-authorization as they had told me and are now trying to stick me with 21k that Humana didn't cover. I understand there are discrepancies and that the co-pay was "subject to change" but to make the case that they made a 21k mistake is more than incompetent, it verges on willful misleading of a client. I had various other choices for in-network rehab facilities and made myself VERY VERY clear that I would not come to SSH if it were not covered, for the most part, by Humana. I cannot imagine how this type of error could possibly have been made by ANY company, much less one that's been around for so long and is in the business of helping people. I can't lie and say that it wasn't a successful program for me but I would warn ANYONE who wants to use insurance to make sure that it's covered--don't trust SSH to tell you the truth.

Tim Riley

Schick worked for me (3 years sober) and I am lucky to have found it. 9 out of 10 of the people who went through treatment with me are still sober. It is not all that tough and the cost is not an issue (consider your liquor and poor health bills as the alternative). I would have paid 3X as much for getting my life back. If you have serious lifelong emotional issues or your life revolves around people that are getting drunk / high or beating you down, I bet the success rate goes down. The treatment is a good sized "speed bump" to keep your brain from connecting alcohol and physical / psychological relief. I have not even thought about wanting a drink - although I do have nightmares that I accidently took a drink and those scare the hell out of me... In short - get your butt in there and get past your addiction. You will thank Schick for it.

David Louis

I think it's sad that those who have little financial ability can't afford this kind of treatment because Medicaid isn't excepted.

Lou Caprar

If you are ready to get 100% clean.. give them a call. This is not a traditional treatment, this is a hospital that gives you and aversion to drugs and alcohol. No place in the world like it.

john adney

This so called treatment program is a waste of time and your money!!!!

Joe Horton

If you are looking for a magic pill - this place is it!

Anonymous

I went to Schick for detox AND the 10(11) day treatment. I haven’t touched a drop of booze in almost 2 yrs. The success they have has kept 7or8 out of my 12 sober( friends I made in there). I cant speak for the rest because I don’t keep in contact w/everyone I was in there w/. However it saddens me to say I heard a rumor that they are closing the doors soon. Idk why they would close such a success down when all I saw was a phenomenal program. If tou are thinking of quitting go now before june.

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To add to my prev review , you do have to have a desire and a fight to want to quit. They don’t preform magic, however the counselors, classes , food and treatment works if you want it to. Anyplace you go for treatment will cost so pick what best for you. Im sharing my experience

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Bill S.

I went through here twice in the 1990s. It took a lot to finally get me away from alcohol. Its been 26 years of continuous sobriety that i attribute to the unique programming Schick has to offer. Truly the end of an era. Thank you Dr. Smith, Jim, Dave, Olga, Barbara and everyone else who was part of my experience there!!!

Bill S.

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