Location
Our Washington Location
Our inpatient facility is located in Washington, and will serve Washington state. It will provide a safe & therapeutic environment for both our staff and patients.
- Edmonds
7416 212th St SW,
Edmonds, WA 98026
The University District in Seattle, WA is home to the University of Washington. It’s located in northern Seattle across Portage Bay and is home to museums, art galleries, and so much more.
However, like other areas of Seattle, this part of the city is struggling with a serious alcohol and substance abuse problem.
And within the University District itself, there aren’t really any addiction treatment centers to choose from. However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of other addiction resources nearby.
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, for example, is a multidisciplinary research center located at the University of Washington. And it has tons of information on its website including community outreach opportunities and other valuable links.
This guide takes a deeper dive into some of the other addiction resources in the University District. We look at overdose help, local support groups, and professional treatment programs to help keep recovering addicts safe, supported, and sober.
One of the biggest hazards of a substance abuse problem is the risk of an overdose. The body can only take so much of an addictive substance at once. And if too much is taken at once, it can cause irreparable harm, permanent organ damage, and even death.
While overdoses were always a problem, today’s death toll from too much drugs or alcohol is significantly worse than it’s ever been. In 1999, just 16,849 people died from a drug overdose. In 2017, that number was 72,237 – a 316% increase in less than two decades.
Drug overdoses are now the number one killer for Americans under the age of 50.
Part of the problem is the rise of potent and deadly opioids like fentanyl. But don’t be fooled – overdoses involving nearly every other drug category are also on the rise.
It’s never been more important, then, to know how to recognize the signs of an overdose. Because the quicker you do, the faster you can get the lifesaving help needed.
The first step to helping an overdose victim is to actually identify the signs of an overdose. And this can be harder than many people think. That’s because not all drugs have the same overdose symptoms.
Below are some of the most common symptoms for some of the most widely abused substances today.
Prescription Opioids – Most commonly used for patients experiencing pain, prescription opioids are also highly addictive and dangerous. Some signs of an overdose on prescription opioids like OxyContin or Vicodin include:
Cocaine – A popular party drug used in clubs, bars, and raves, using cocaine even once can easily lead to an overdose. Some signs of an overdose on coke may include:
Alcohol – Highly abused and socially normalized, drinking alcohol in excess can be quite dangerous. Here are some of the signs of alcohol poisoning to watch out for:
Crystal Meth – Crystal meth is incredibly addictive and especially damaging to the body. This makes overdosing on meth particularly damaging too. Some signs of a meth overdose include:
Benzodiazepines – Also called benzos, these drugs are usually used to treat mood disorders like depression and anxiety. But they’ve also become one of the most commonly abused prescription medications today. And overdosing on them can be quite deadly. Here are some benzo overdose signs to watch out for.
Heroin – Without a doubt one of the most notorious illicit drugs, heroin use is becoming more common and deadlier year over year. The signs of a heroin overdose usually include:
AIRWAYS AND LUNGS
EYES, EARS, NOSE, AND THROAT
HEART AND BLOOD
SKIN
STOMACH AND INTESTINES
NERVOUS SYSTEM
After you’ve spotted the signs of a drug overdose, the very next step should be to contact emergency services right away by calling 9-1-1 immediately. The professionals on the other end of the line will:
If you do have to leave the side of the victim – even for just a minute – be sure to place the victim into what’s known as the “recovery position.” This position helps cut down on a number of complications that can in fact be deadly. Plus, it only takes a few seconds to do.
The operators at 911 may also ask you to provide a range of information about the victim. This might include:
It’s critical to be 100% honest and accurate about the information you provide. Operators are only able to help when they have all the facts. And lying about the type of drug, how much was taken, or any other info can make matters much worse – even deadly.
They may also advise you to administer CPR or perform a range of other actions like inducing vomiting. It’s important to follow their instructions as closely as possible.
When the ambulance arrives, the emergency service workers will take over treatment and may even provide overdose-reversing medications like naloxone. They will also likely transfer the victim to a hospital for more comprehensive care.
Staying sober is hard when you’re an addict. And no matter how strong, how determined, and how independent someone thinks they are, they’re going to need support throughout their recovery.
And while the connections with friends and family are invaluable, many addicts also find the emotional and motivational backing they need from support groups. These groups connect recovering addicts with others going through a similar situation. They can build friendships and accountability partners that last a lifetime. And they can even help addicts learn more about their own struggles with addictive substances.
Luckily, the University District and Seattle at large have so many different options when it comes to local support groups. Below are just some of the most notable to have a look at.
Started in 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous was the original 12-step group that led to the countless offshoots of today. It uses the 12 steps as a means of helping recovering alcoholics to live a life of honesty, courage, and sobriety.
And best of all, 12-step programs like this have been scientifically proven to help support sobriety in the long run. It’s even one of the eight types of behavioral therapies listed as evidence-based by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
Have a look below at some of the closest AA meetings happening in and around the University District area.
Water's Edge
Sunday at 7:00AM
Puget Sound Yacht Club
2321 N Northlake Way
Wallingford, WA 98103
Fremont Triangle
Sunday at 8:00AM
Fremont Baptist
717 N 36th St
Fremont, WA 98103
La Esperanza
Sunday at 8:00AM
China Harbor
2040 Westlake Ave N
Westlake, WA 98109
Sun Of Madison
Sunday at 10:00AM
Madison Park Bath House
1900 43rd Ave E
Madison Park, WA 98112
Red Doors
Sunday at 4:30PM
Ravenna Methodist
5751 33rd Ave NE
Ravenna, WA 98105
K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Sweetie)
Sunday at 5:00PM
PEER
1520 Bellevue Ave #100
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Sandpoint Big Book
Sunday at 5:30PM
Magnuson Athletic Club
7751 63rd Ave NE
Sand Point, WA 98115
Queen Anne Study
Sunday at 7:00PM
Queen Anne Methodist
1606 5th Ave W
Queen Anne, WA 98119
Sky Lounge
Sunday at 7:30PM
First Covenant
400 E Pike St
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Practice These Principles
Monday at 7:00AM
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
2116 E Union St
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Water's Edge
Monday at 7:00AM
Puget Sound Yacht Club
2321 N Northlake Way
Wallingford, WA 98103
Monday Men Together Men
Monday at Noon
PEER
1520 Bellevue Ave #100
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Wings
Monday at Noon
Seattle First Baptist
1111 Harvard Ave
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Sober - On Meds
Monday at 1:00PM
PEER
1520 Bellevue Ave #100
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
AA Big Book Study
Monday at 5:30PM
PEER
1520 Bellevue Ave #100
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Atheist Agnostic AA (AAAA)
Monday at 6:30PM
PEER
1520 Bellevue Ave #100
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Heartbreakers
Monday at 7:00PM
St. John Lutheran
5515 Phinney Ave N
Phinney Ridge, WA 98103
La Esperanza
Monday at 7:00PM
China Harbor
2040 Westlake Ave N
Westlake, WA 98109
Ship Canal Group
Monday at 7:00PM
First Free Methodist
3200 3rd Ave W
Queen Anne, WA 98119
Drunks 'R' Us
Monday at 7:30PM
All Pilgrims Church
500 Broadway E
Capitol Hill, WA 98102
Broadway Group
Monday at 7:30PM
St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
1245 10th Ave E
Capitol Hill, WA 98102
Queen Anne Gay Group
Monday at 8:00PM
St. Paul's Episcopal
15 Roy St
Queen Anne, WA 98109
Practice These Principles
Tuesday at 7:00AM
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
2116 E Union St
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Water's Edge
Tuesday at 7:00AM
Puget Sound Yacht Club
2321 N Northlake Way
Wallingford, WA 98103
Out To Lunch Bunch
Tuesday at Noon
PEER
1520 Bellevue Ave #100
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Wings
Tuesday at Noon
Seattle First Baptist
1111 Harvard Ave
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Living Sober / 12 & 12
Tuesday at 5:00PM
PEER
1520 Bellevue Ave #100
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Tuesday Night Special
Tuesday at 6:00PM
Reformed Presbyterian
6554 20th Ave NE
Ravenna, WA 98115
Hour Primary Purpose
Tuesday at 6:00PM
St. John Lutheran
5515 Phinney Ave N
Phinney Ridge, WA 98103
Mob Men
Tuesday at 7:00PM
Phinney Ridge Lutheran
7500 Greenwood Ave N
Phinney Ridge, WA 98103
Serenity Coven Women
Tuesday at 7:00PM
Seattle First Baptist
1111 Harvard Ave
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
La Esperanza
Tuesday at 7:00PM
China Harbor
2040 Westlake Ave N
Westlake, WA 98109
Surrender At 7 Women Women
Tuesday at 7:00PM
Queen Anne Presbyterian
414 W Howe St
Queen Anne, WA 98119
Laurelhurst/Windermere
Tuesday at 7:30PM
St. Stephen's Episcopal
4805 NE 45th St
Laurelhurst, WA 98105
By The Grace Of God
Tuesday at 7:30PM
St. Joseph Parish
732 18th Ave E
Capitol Hill, WA 98112
Less Than Average Men
Tuesday at 7:30PM
Volunteer Park Seventh Day Adventist
1300 E Aloha St
Capitol Hill, WA 98102
View Ridge Group
Tuesday at 7:30PM
Sand Point Comm Methodist
4710 NE 70th St
View Ridge, WA 98115
Wedgewood Men Men
Tuesday at 7:30PM
Gift of Grace Lutheran
2102 N 40th St
Wallingford, WA 98103
Gay & Lesbian Beginners
Tuesday at 8:00PM
All Pilgrims Church
500 Broadway E
Capitol Hill, WA 98102
Dealer's Choice
Tuesday at 8:00PM
First Covenant
400 E Pike St
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Roanoke EXIT
Wednesday at 7:00AM
Roanoke House
2601 Broadway E
Portage Bay, WA 98102
Practice These Principles
Wednesday at 7:00AM
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
2116 E Union St
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Water's Edge
Wednesday at 7:00AM
Puget Sound Yacht Club
2321 N Northlake Way
Wallingford, WA 98103
How It Works
Wednesday at Noon
PEER
1520 Bellevue Ave #100
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Wings
Wednesday at Noon
Seattle First Baptist
1111 Harvard Ave
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Woodland Park Women Women
Wednesday at 5:30PM
St. John Lutheran
5515 Phinney Ave N
Phinney Ridge, WA 98103
Spiritual Experience
Wednesday at 5:30PM
PEER
1520 Bellevue Ave #100
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Spiritual Experience
Wednesday at 6:15PM
Wintonia Comm Housing
1431 Minor Ave
Capitol Hill, WA 98101
Red Doors
Wednesday at 6:30PM
Ravenna Methodist
5751 33rd Ave NE
Ravenna, WA 98105
Sour Grapes
Wednesday at 7:00PM
Fred Lind Manor
1802 17th Ave
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
La Esperanza
Wednesday at 7:00PM
China Harbor
2040 Westlake Ave N
Westlake, WA 98109
Four Horsemen
Wednesday at 7:30PM
Fremont Baptist
717 N 36th St
Fremont, WA 98103
You Are Not Alone
Wednesday at 7:30PM
Phinney Ridge Lutheran
7500 Greenwood Ave N
Phinney Ridge, WA 98103
The Fourth Dimension
Wednesday at 7:30PM
Gift of Grace Lutheran
2102 N 40th St
Wallingford, WA 98103
Posse On Broadway
Wednesday at 8:00PM
Central Lutheran
1710 11th Ave
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Sober & Free
Wednesday at 8:00PM
Sunset Electric Apts
1111 Pine St
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Counterbalance
Wednesday at 8:00PM
Queen Anne Lutheran Church
2400 8th Ave W
Queen Anne, WA 98119
Roanoke EXIT
Thursday at 7:00AM
Roanoke House
2601 Broadway E
Portage Bay, WA 98102
Practice These Principles
Thursday at 7:00AM
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
2116 E Union St
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Water's Edge
Thursday at 7:00AM
Puget Sound Yacht Club
2321 N Northlake Way
Wallingford, WA 98103
Safe And Sober Group
Thursday at Noon
PEER
1520 Bellevue Ave #100
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Wings
Thursday at Noon
Seattle First Baptist
1111 Harvard Ave
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Thursday Men's Roundtable Men
Thursday at 5:30PM
PEER
1520 Bellevue Ave #100
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Early Birds
Thursday at 6:00PM
Bethany Lutheran
7400 Woodlawn Ave NE
Green Lake, WA 98115
Outright Mental Defectives
Thursday at 6:00PM
St. John Lutheran
5515 Phinney Ave N
Phinney Ridge, WA 98103
Cute But Dangerous Women
Thursday at 7:00PM
Phinney Ridge Lutheran
7500 Greenwood Ave N
Phinney Ridge, WA 98103
Pike Street Four Horsemen Men
Thursday at 7:00PM
First Covenant
400 E Pike St
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
La Esperanza
Thursday at 7:00PM
China Harbor
2040 Westlake Ave N
Westlake, WA 98109
Burke Avenue Men Men
Thursday at 7:00PM
Wallingford Methodist
2115 N 42nd St
Wallingford, WA 98103
All the Ladies Women
Thursday at 7:30PM
PEER
1520 Bellevue Ave #100
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Lake Union Men
Thursday at 7:30PM
Swedish Club
1920 Dexter Ave N
Westlake, WA 98109
Artists, Creators, Musicians, And Writers
Thursday at 8:00PM
Fremont Baptist
717 N 36th St
Fremont, WA 98103
Atheist Agnostic AA (AAAA)
Thursday at 8:00PM
PEER
1520 Bellevue Ave #100
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Fremont Triangle
Friday at 7:00AM
Fremont Baptist
717 N 36th St
Fremont, WA 98103
Roanoke EXIT
Friday at 7:00AM
Roanoke House
2601 Broadway E
Portage Bay, WA 98102
Practice These Principles
Friday at 7:00AM
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
2116 E Union St
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Water's Edge
Friday at 7:00AM
Puget Sound Yacht Club
2321 N Northlake Way
Wallingford, WA 98103
Wings
Friday at Noon
Seattle First Baptist
1111 Harvard Ave
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Courage To Change
Friday at 5:00PM
Queen Anne Presbyterian
414 W Howe St
Queen Anne, WA 98119
A Baffled Lot
Friday at 7:00PM
Sand Point Comm Methodist
4710 NE 70th St
View Ridge, WA 98115
La Esperanza
Friday at 7:00PM
China Harbor
2040 Westlake Ave N
Westlake, WA 98109
Pilgrims On Broadway
Friday at 7:30PM
All Pilgrims Church
500 Broadway E
Capitol Hill, WA 98102
Progress Not Perfection
Friday at 7:30PM
St. Anne Catholic
1411 1st Ave W
Queen Anne, WA 98119
Live & Let Live
Friday at 8:00PM
PEER
1520 Bellevue Ave #100
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Practice These Principles
Saturday at 7:00AM
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
2116 E Union St
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Water's Edge
Saturday at 7:00AM
Puget Sound Yacht Club
2321 N Northlake Way
Wallingford, WA 98103
Roanoke EXIT
Saturday at 7:30AM
Roanoke House
2601 Broadway E
Portage Bay, WA 98102
Fremont Triangle
Saturday at 8:00AM
Fremont Baptist
717 N 36th St
Fremont, WA 98103
Saturday Promises Women
Saturday at 9:00AM
Park Shore
1630 43rd Ave E
Madison Park, WA 98112
La Esperanza
Saturday at 10:00AM
China Harbor
2040 Westlake Ave N
Westlake, WA 98109
The Full Monty Men
Saturday at 10:30AM
Queen Anne Presbyterian
414 W Howe St
Queen Anne, WA 98119
Lake City 11TH Hour
Saturday at 11:00AM
Wedgewood Presby Ch
8008 35th Ave NE
Ravenna, WA 98115
Peace In Every Step Women
Saturday at 11:00AM
Queen Anne Methodist
1606 5th Ave W
Queen Anne, WA 98119
Longtimer's - 15+ Yrs Sober
Saturday at Noon
Phinney Ridge Lutheran
7500 Greenwood Ave N
Phinney Ridge, WA 98103
Sober On Saturday
Saturday at Noon
PEER
1520 Bellevue Ave #100
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Wings Meditation
Saturday at Noon
Seattle First Baptist
1111 Harvard Ave
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Feelings
Saturday at Noon
St. Joseph Parish
732 18th Ave E
Capitol Hill, WA 98112
The Penthouse
Saturday at 2:00PM
Council House Retirement Home
1501 17th Ave
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Dignified Oddballs
Saturday at 6:00PM
Fremont Baptist
717 N 36th St
Fremont, WA 98103
Greenlake
Saturday at 7:00PM
Phinney Ridge Lutheran
7500 Greenwood Ave N
Phinney Ridge, WA 98103
Seattle Young People
Saturday at 7:00PM
St. Joseph Parish
732 18th Ave E
Capitol Hill, WA 98112
Shanty Trudgers
Saturday at 7:00PM
Queen Anne Lutheran Church
2400 8th Ave W
Queen Anne, WA 98119
A Way Out
Saturday at 7:30PM
First Covenant
400 E Pike St
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Acceptance
Saturday at 8:00PM
PEER
1520 Bellevue Ave #100
Capitol Hill, WA 98122
Another 12-step group, Narcotics Anonymous is an offshoot of AA. And while it uses a similar model for helping recovering addicts stay sober, it addresses all types of substance addictions, not just alcoholism.
Like AA, these meetings are 100% free to attend, open to anyone, and are widely available throughout the country and the world. And while the number of meetings in the University District isn’t quite as high as AA, there are still plenty of options to choose from nearby.
Below are some of the closest.
Rob's 125th St Grill
Sunday at 9:30am
12255 Aurora Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98133
Map
Open
Eastside Alano Club
Sunday at 10:30am
12302 NE 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98005-3116
Map
Open
115 15th Ave E
Sunday at Noon
115 15th Avenue East, Suite 201
Seattle, WA 98112-5614
Map
Open
12x12 Fellowship Hall
Sunday at 1:00pm
23718 Bothell Everett Highway
Bothell, WA 98021-9383
Map
Open
Cherry Fellowship Hall
Sunday at 6:00pm
2701 East Cherry Street
Seattle, WA 98122
Map
Open
Edmonds Lutheran Church
Sunday at 6:00pm
23525 84th Avenue West
Edmonds, WA 98026-8611
Map
Open
Saint John's Lutheran Church
Sunday at 7:00pm
5515 Phinney Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98103-5829
Map
Open
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Sunday at 7:00pm
4315 129th Place Southeast
Bellevue, WA 98006-2047
Map
Open
Fremont Baptist Church
Monday at Noon
717 North 36th Street
Seattle, WA 98103-8804
Map
Open
Broadview Community Church
Monday at Noon
325 North 125th Street
Seattle, WA 98133-8123
Map
Open
Avalon Place
Monday at 5:00pm
2988 Southwest Avalon Way
Seattle, WA 98126-2599
Map
Open
Central Lutheran Church
Monday at 7:00pm
1710 11th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
Map
Open
Bothell United Methodist Church
Monday at 7:00pm
18515 92nd Avenue Northeast
Bothell, WA 98011-2206
Map
Open
Edmonds Lutheran Church
Monday at 7:00pm
23525 84th Avenue West
Edmonds, WA 98026-8611
Map
Open
Holly Park Community Church
Monday at 7:00pm
4308 South Othello Street
Seattle, WA 98118-3844
Map
Open
New Horizons Ministries
Monday at 7:30pm
2709 3rd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Map
Open
Kirkland Congregational Church
Monday at 7:30pm
106 5th Avenue
Kirkland, WA 98033-6164
Map
Open
First United Methodist Church
Monday at 7:30pm
1934 108th Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, WA 98004-2828
Map
Open
7935 Lk Ballinger Wy
Monday at 7:40pm
7935 Lake Ballinger Way
Edmonds, WA 98026
Map
Open
Broadview Community Church
Tuesday at Noon
325 North 125th Street
Seattle, WA 98133-8123
Map
Open
Gideon Mathew Apartments
Tuesday at Noon
323 25th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98144-2361
Map
Open
Capital Hill Presbyterian Church
Tuesday at 6:00pm
1729 Harvard Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122-2227
Map
Open
Greenwood Christian Church
Tuesday at 7:15pm
8018 Fremont Avenue
seattle, WA 98103
Map
Open
Kirkland Congregational Church
Tuesday at 7:30pm
106 5th Avenue
Kirkland, WA 98033-6164
Map
Open
Bethany United Church of Christ
Tuesday at 7:30pm
6230 Beacon Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98108-3159
Map
Open
Bothell United Methodist Church
Tuesday at 7:30pm
18515 92nd Avenue Northeast
Bothell, WA 98011-2206
Map
Open
Edmonds Lutheran Church
Tuesday at 7:30pm
23525 84th Avenue West
Edmonds, WA 98026-8611
Map
Open
Faith Lutheran Church
Tuesday at 7:30pm
9041 166th Avenue Northeast
Redmond, WA 98052
Map
Open
Fremont Baptist Church
Tuesday at 8:00pm
717 North 36th Street
Seattle, WA 98103-8804
Map
Open
Ronald United Methodist Church
Tuesday at 10:00pm
17839 Aurora Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133-4814
Map
Open
Fremont Baptist Church
Wednesday at Noon
717 North 36th Street
Seattle, WA 98103-8804
Map
Open
Broadview Community Church
Wednesday at Noon
325 North 125th Street
Seattle, WA 98133-8123
Map
Open
Matt Talbot Center
Wednesday at 12:15pm
2313 3rd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121-1711
Map
Open
2115 N 42nd St
Wednesday at 7:00pm
2115 North 42nd Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Map
Open
Lake City Christian Church
Wednesday at 7:30pm
1933 NE 125th Street
Seattle, WA 98125-4131
Map
Open
Kirkland Congregational Church
Wednesday at 7:30pm
106 5th Avenue
Kirkland, WA 98033-6164
Map
Open
Ronald United Methodist Church
Wednesday at 10:00pm
17839 Aurora Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133-4814
Map
Open
Broadview Community Church
Thursday at Noon
325 North 125th Street
Seattle, WA 98133-8123
Map
Open
Ballard First Lutheran Church
Thursday at 7:00pm
2006 NW 65th Street
Seattle, WA 98117-5715
Map
Open
Admiral Congregational Church
Thursday at 7:00pm
4320 Southwest Hill
Seattle, WA 98116
Map
Open
Life Community Church
Thursday at 7:30pm
232 5th Avenue South
Kirkland, WA 98033-6505
Map
Open
Ronald United Methodist Church
Thursday at 10:00pm
17839 Aurora Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133-4814
Map
Open
Fremont Baptist Church
Friday at Noon
717 North 36th Street
Seattle, WA 98103-8804
Map
Open
Broadview Community Church
Friday at Noon
325 North 125th Street
Seattle, WA 98133-8123
Map
Open
POCAAN Center
Friday at 2:00pm
1820 East Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98122
Map
Open
Recovery Cafe
Friday at 6:00pm
2022 Boren Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121-2703
Map
Open
3808 S Angeline St
Friday at 7:00pm
3808 South Angeline Street
Seattle, WA 98118
Map
Closed
Edmonds Lutheran Church
Friday at 7:30pm
23525 84th Avenue West
Edmonds, WA 98026-8611
Map
Open
Cherry Fellowship Hall
Friday at 8:00pm
2701 East Cherry Street
Seattle, WA 98122
Map
Open
Lake Washington United Methodist Church
Friday at 8:00pm
7525 132nd Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
Map
Open
Overlake Park Presbyterian Church of Bellevue
Friday at 8:00pm
1836 156th Avenue North East
Bellevue, WA 98007-4330
Map
Open
Fremont Baptist Church
Friday at 11:00pm
717 North 36th Street
Seattle, WA 98103-8804
Map
Open
Recovery Cafe
Saturday at 10:00am
2022 Boren Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121-2703
Map
Open
Cherry Fellowship Hall
Saturday at 10:30am
2701 East Cherry Street
Seattle, WA 98122
Map
Open
Edmonds Lutheran Church
Saturday at 10:30am
23525 84th Avenue West
Edmonds, WA 98026-8611
Map
Open
Broadview Community Church
Saturday at Noon
325 North 125th Street
Seattle, WA 98133-8123
Map
Open
Matt Talbot Center
Saturday at 6:30pm
2313 3rd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121-1711
Map
Open
Fremont Baptist Church
Saturday at 7:00pm
717 North 36th Street
Seattle, WA 98103-8804
Map
Open
Admiral Congregational Church
Saturday at 7:00pm
4320 Southwest Hill
Seattle, WA 98116
Map
Open
Kirkland Congregational Church
Saturday at 7:30pm
106 5th Avenue
Kirkland, WA 98033-6164
Map
Open
Matt Talbot Center
Saturday at 8:00pm
2313 3rd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121-1711
Map
Open
Fremont Baptist Church
Saturday at 11:00pm
717 North 36th Street
Seattle, WA 98103-8804
Map
Open
Having an alcoholic family member can be incredibly hard to cope with. Addiction can ruin the trust between loved ones, sabotage relationships outside of the home, and can result in years of emotional and even physical abuse.
That’s where Al-Anon comes in. This 12-step program focuses on providing support to friends and family members of alcoholics. And with the support these groups provide, it can be a vital force in keeping members happy, healthy, and safe.
There are quite a few Al-Anon meetings nearby to choose from too.
Sunday AM Fresh Start AFG
Sunday 8:30 AM
UW School of Social Work
4101 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA
3rd floor. Sign language 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays
0.4 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Sign Language
Women's Friday Wallingford AFG
Friday 7:00 PM
Wallingford Presbyterian Church
1414 N. 42nd Street, Seattle, WA, 98103, USA
Enter back of church from parking lot.
1.3 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Women
Friends AFG
Wednesday 6:00 PM
North Seattle Friends Church
7736 24th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, USA
Side building north of the church
1.7 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Beginners
Handicap Access
Keeping It Simple 2 AFG
Tuesday 6:30 PM
North Seattle Friends Church
7740 24th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, USA
Fireside room, basement entry at back of church
1.7 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Laurelhurst Thursday Eve AFG
Thursday 7:30 PM
St Stephens Episcopal Church
4805 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA
Parish Hall
1.8 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Fremont AFG
Thursday 7:30 PM
Fremont Baptist Church
717 N 36th St, Seattle, WA, 98103, USA
1.8 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Saturday AFG Recovery
Saturday 7:30 PM
Sand Point Community Church
4710 NE 70th St, Seattle, WA, 98115, USA
2.1 miles away
View Ridge Open AFG
Tuesday 7:30 PM
Sandpoint Community Church
4710 NE 70th St, Seattle, WA, 98115, USA
Park and enter upper floor in back of building
2.1 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Capitol Hill AFG
Monday 12:00 PM
St Marks Cathedral
1245 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98102, USA
Use administration office entrance. Meets in second-floor conference room. On holidays, meets at Victrola coffee shop -
2.2 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Queen Anne Midday AFG
Monday 12:00 PM
First Free Methodist Church
3200 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA, 98119, USA
Park in rear. enter on north side. follow al-anon signs to glen room.
2.4 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Sunset AFG
Wednesday 7:00 PM
Woodland Park Methodist Church
302 N 78th St, Seattle, WA, 98103, USA
2.5 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Morning Serenity AFG
Tuesday 7:30 AM
Edgewood Services
1200 Westlake Ave N # 508, Seattle, WA, 98109, USA
Go to 5th floor and enter the Edgewood services office
2.6 miles away
Handicap Access
Ballard Sunday Nite AFG
Sunday 7:00 PM
St Paul's United Church
6512 12th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98117, USA
2.8 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Hope For Today AFG
Monday 7:00 AM
St. Paul's United Church
6512 12th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98117, USA
2.8 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Hope For Today AFG
Wednesday 7:00 AM
St. Paul's United Church
6512 12th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98117, USA
2.8 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Hope For Today AFG
Friday 7:00 AM
St. Paul's United Church
6512 12th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98117, USA
2.8 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
How Important Is It Women AFG
Saturday 10:30 AM
Queen Anne Lutheran Church
2400 8th Ave W, Seattle, WA, 98119, USA
Use McGraw street entrance only
Student & Professional observers welcome
Women
Queen Anne AFG
Wednesday 8:00 PM
Queen Anne Lutheran Church
2400 8th Ave W, Seattle, WA, 98119, USA
2.9 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Friday Night Lgbt AFG
Friday 8:00 PM
Seattle Area Support Group Building
115 15th Ave E Ste 201, Seattle, WA, 98112, USA
3.0 miles away
LGBT
Handicap Access
Denny Park Family AFG
Tuesday 7:30 PM
Denny Park Lutheran Church
766 John St, Seattle, WA, 98109, USA
Ring bell.
3.2 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Salmon Bay Candlelight AFG
Monday 7:30 PM
Ballard First Lutheran Church
2006 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA, 98117, USA
Meets in Havvik Hall behind parking and house office
3.3 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Madison Madrona AFG
Thursday 7:30 PM
Epiphany Church Parish Hall
1805 38th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, USA
Upstairs
3.3 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Opening Our Hearts AFG
Tuesday 7:00 AM
Unity On Union Books
2420 E Union St, Seattle, WA, 98122, USA
3.5 miles away
Tuesday Unity AFG
Tuesday 7:00 PM
Unity on Union Bookstore
2420 E Union St, Seattle, WA, 98122, USA
3.5 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Focus On Gratitude AFG
Thursday 7:00 AM
Seattle University Student Center
901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, USA
1st floor, room 122, the jolly room, street parking.
3.6 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Fragrance-Free
Pathways To Recovery Step Study AFG
Sunday 12:00 PM
Seattle University Student Center
901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, USA
1st floor, room #122
3.6 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Seattle Men's AFG
Friday 7:30 PM
Northminster Presbyterian Church
7706 25th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98117, USA
3.8 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Men
Handicap Access
Lake City Monday Night AFG
Monday 7:30 PM
Lake City Presbyterian Church
3841 NE 123rd St, Seattle, WA, 98125, USA
4.0 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Magnolia Monday Nite Fireside AFG
Monday 7:00 PM
Magnolia United Church of Christ
3555 W Mcgraw St, Seattle, WA, 98199, USA
4.5 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
An offshoot of Al-Anon, Alateen is specifically for younger friends or family members of alcoholics. Members are typically around 10 to 20 years old, depending on the group. By meeting with other victims around the same age, members of Alateen usually feel more comfortable opening up to others and getting the support they so desperately need.
There are quite a few Alateen meetings taking place nearby, too.
Courage To Be Me Alateen
Wednesday 8:00 PM
Queen Anne Lutheran Church
2400 8th Ave W, Seattle, WA, 98119, USA
Age range 12-20.
2.9 miles away
West Seattle Alateen
Monday 7:00 PM
Tibbets United Methodist Church
3940 41st Avenue SW, Seattle, WA, 98116, USA
Age range 13-18.
7.3 miles away
Lake Hills Alateen
Thursday 7:30 PM
St Andrew's Church
2650 148th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, USA
Age range 9-20. Downstairs
9.6 miles away
Rock Solid Choices Alateen Alateen
Wednesday 3:30 PM
Bainbridge Public Library
1270 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110, USA
Age range 12-18.
9.8 miles away
Handicap Access
Edmonds Alateen Serenity For Youth
Tuesday 7:30 PM
Edmonds South County Senior Center
220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds, WA, 98020, USA
Age range 12-21. Upstairs
10.8 miles away
Serenity Alateen
Monday 7:00 PM
Parkridge Community Church
3805 Maltby Road, Bothell, WA, 98012, USA
Age range 14-18. Meets in building annex behind church
12.1 miles away
Handicap Access
Discovering Choices Alateen
Thursday 2:45 PM
Poulsbo Middle School
2003 NE HOSTMARK ST, POULSBO, WA, 98370, USA
Age range 11-15. Meeting held in panther den. Enter west end of building. pool theater side
15.1 miles away
Handicap Access
The Narcotics Anonymous version of Al-Anon, Nar-Anon helps those around any kind of drug addict to feel supported and get the guidance they need.
Popular topics in Nar-Anon meetings might include:
There are quite a few different Nar-Anon options in the area too.
Ballard Nar-Anon
St. Paul's Church
6512 12th Ave. NW
Seattle, Washington 98117
The entrance to the meeting is located on 65th Ave., up the stairs in Room 2
Thursday
7:00pm
Hope Lives Here
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church
13047 Greenwood Ave. North
Seattle, Washington 98133
Entrance on Greenwood Avenue.
Wednesday
7:00pm
Seeds Of Hope
Bothell United Methodist Church
18515 92nd Avenue Northeast
Bothell, Washington 98012
We do not meet on holidays.
Monday
7:00pm
Serenity Trail
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
4228 Factoria Blvd.
Bellevue, WA 98006
First Thursday of the month will have a step study meeting before the regular meeting, starts at 6:20--7:00. (Regular meeting starts at 7:00.)
Thursday
7:00pm
Seven Generations
Suquamish Elders Lounge
18490 Suquamish Way
Suquamish, Washington 98392
Please use Division Street entrance
Wednesday
6:30pm
Wise Wingman
Harrison Medical Center
2520 Cherry Avenue
Bremerton, Washington 98310
Saturday
10:00am
The Next Step
Grace Lutheran Church
22975 24th Ave. S
Des Moines, Washington 98198
Enter the church through the lower parking lot.
Monday
7:00pm
Olalla NFG
Olalla Recovery Center
12851 SE Lala Cove Lane
Olalla, Washington 98359
No food, drinks, purses, cell phones or cameras allowed in building. Everyone must sign in. Enter and exit through front doors. Doors open at 6:45pm.
Tuesday
7:00pm
Helping Hands
First Presbyterian Church
1306 Lakeview Ave.
Snohomish, Washington 98290
Tuesday
7:00pm
No meeting Christmas Day, December 25, 2018. Will resume January 1, 2019.
Hope On The Hill
All Saints Lutheran Church
27225 Military Road South
Auburn, Washington 98001
Thursday
7:30pm
Growing up in an alcoholic home can have lifelong consequences. And many times, people who have done so have lasting problems that can keep them from living a healthy, happy life well into adulthood.
For them, there’s Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACoA). This support group is a 12-step program dedicated to helping provide support and direction for those who are still struggling with problems that can be traced back to growing up with an alcoholic parent or family member.
There are quite a few ACoA meetings in and around University District too.
Washington, Seattle ( King)
Sunday 04:00 pm
Sandpoint Way-Sandpoint Community United Methodist Church Please park behind the church in the large lot. Signs will guide you to the meeting room.
4710 NE 70th St, 98115
(English) , Discussion, Fellowship Text, Book Study, Steps, Wheelchair Access, Non Smoking
Washington, Seattle ( King)
Tuesday 06:30 pm
Aca Seattle Metro-Door On South-West End Of Recovery Cafe Bldg (Closed meeting = ACAs Only)
2022 Boren Ave, 98121
(English) ACAs only (Closed), Discussion, Book Study, Needs Support,
Non Smoking
WASHINGTON, Seattle ( King)
Monday 07:00 pm
Loving Ourselves into Freedom-Located at Peer Support on Capitol Hill. Bus #10 #11 #43
1520 Bellevue Ave, 98122
(English) ACAs only (Closed), Fellowship Text, Book Study, Steps, Wheelchair Access, Non-Smoking,
Non Smoking
WASHINGTON, Longview ( Cowlitz)
Monday 07:00 pm
Learning to Play ACA-Meeting is held in a room at the 1414 Club. 18 and over please
1414 - 12th Avenue, 98632
(English) Open to all, Discussion, Fellowship Text, Steps,
Washington, Shoreline ( King)
Monday 12:00 pm
From Hurting to Healing to Helping-Second building on the left. See purple door that faces the parking lot
Shoreline UU Church 14724-1st Ave NE, 98155
() Open to All, Discussion, Fellowship Text,
Read/Write/Share format
Washington, Shoreline ( King)
Wednesday 07:00 PM
Shoreline Wed ACA-Department of Human Services building
17018 15th Avenue NE, 98155
(English) Beginners, Open to all, Discussion,
WASHINGTON, Bellevue ( King)
Saturday 01:00 pm
Recovery Tree Group-.
12302 NE 8th St., 98005
(English) Open to all, Discussion, Fellowship Text, Steps,
WASHINGTON, Bothell ( King)
Saturday 08:00 am
Bothell Early Birds-First Lutheran Church in downtown Bothell WA
10207 NE 183RD ST, 98011
(English) Open to all, Discussion, Book Study, Speaker, Steps,
Washington, Bellevue ( WA)
Sunday 03:30 pm
Recapture, Dream, and Achieve!-We meet in the Salvation Army building. The meeting is upstairs (elevator available).
911 164th NE, 98008
(English) ACAs only (Closed), Discussion, Book Study,
12-step groups aren’t the only option. In fact, the University District has a number of 12-step alternatives to choose from. And one of the most well-respected is SMART Recovery.
This addiction support group tends to focus on the present more than the past. And rather than being led by members themselves, SMART Recovery meetings are directed by a certified instructor instead.
These groups are a great source for non-spiritual, science-based techniques and strategies for overcoming cravings and avoiding triggers.
And there are plenty of options nearby to have a look at.
Seattle, Washington – ***Family & Friends*** – 1st and 3rd Thursday 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
4649 Sunnyside Avenue North
Sunnyside Ave. North Suite 347
98103 Seattle Washington
Meeting: #4413
Family and Friends Public
Seattle, Washington – Thursday 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
425 Harvard Avenue East
98102 Seattle Washington
Meeting: #4213
Public Standard
Seattle, Washington – Friday 7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
2111 North Northgate Way
N Northgate Way Suite 212
98133 Seattle Washington
Meeting: #3855
Public Standard
Seattle, Washington – Monday at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
205 2nd Avenue North
98109 Seattle Washington
Meeting: #672
Public Standard
Shoreline, Washington – ***Family & Friends*** Saturday 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
14724 1st Avenue Northeast
1st Ave NE
98155 Shoreline Washington
Meeting: #4228
Family and Friends Public
Mercer Island, Washington – ***On Hiatus*** Wednesday at 8:00 PM
2630 77th Avenue Southeast
98040 Mercer Island Washington
Meeting: #2812
Discussion Public
Bothell, Washington Tuesday 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
10614 Beardslee Boulevard
98011 Bothell Washington
Meeting: #4207
Discussion Public
Bellevue, Washington – Tuesday at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
12826 Southeast 40th Lane
SE 40th Lane Suite 203
98006 Bellevue Washington
Meeting: #179
Public Standard
Bremerton, Washington – Thursday at 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
1 Boone Road
98312 Bremerton Washington
Meeting: #1215
Public Specialized Standard
Bremerton, Washington – Tuesday at 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
1 Boone Road
98312 Bremerton Washington
Meeting: #2404
Public Specialized Standard
Gig Harbor, Washington – Thursday at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
5500 Olympic Drive Northwest
98335 Gig Harbor Washington
Meeting: #3089
Public Standard
Tacoma, Washington – ***No Meeting 2/13/19*** Wednesday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
1712 6th Avenue
6th Ave.
98405 Tacoma Washington
Meeting: #4476
Public Standard Women
Tacoma, Washington – Saturday 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
1712 6th Avenue
6th Ave Ste 400
98405 Tacoma Washington
Meeting: #3950
Public Standard
Tacoma, Washington – 3rd Monday 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
2215 Pacific Avenue
98402 Tacoma Washington
Meeting: #4867
LGBTQ Public Standard
Sumner, Washington – Tuesday 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
15116 Gary Street East
98390 Sumner Washington
Meeting: #4301
Public Standard
Lakewood, Washington-Sunday 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
9600 Veterans Drive Southwest
98498 Lakewood Washington
Meeting: #3665
Public Standard
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington – Thursday 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
North 3rd Street
98433 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Washington
Meeting: #4810
Military Public Standard Workplace
Sequim, Washington – Friday 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
390 East Cedar Street
98382 Sequim Washington
Meeting: #4744
Public Standard
Not everyone will have the means or the time to attend the in-person meetings above. Maybe their job follows a unique schedule. Or perhaps they don’t have a car to get them to a meeting.
No matter the reason, there are still other options out there for support. And online support groups are some of the easiest and most flexible alternatives to face-to-face groups.
These groups can take place over email, online forums, live chat rooms, and even video calls. In the end, it’s the far more flexible approach to recovery for those who just can’t make it to in-person meetings.
While support is critical for maintaining sobriety, the overwhelming majority of addicts need professional help in order to ensure long-term success. And that’s where addiction treatment programs come in.
These programs are designed to use the latest science and expert guidance to help make recovery as easy and comfortable as possible. They’re also designed to boost recovery rates by using treatments that are proven to help keep patients sober.
A professional program is usually classified as either a detoxification program or a rehabilitation program. Some programs may contain both, too.
Detoxification is focused on the initial stage of recovery known as withdrawal. This stage is when the body readjusts to functioning normally without the help of an addictive substance. Patients going through withdrawal usually experience a host of uncomfortable symptoms like:
A professional program will provide therapy, treatment, and even certain medications to make this stage as comfortable and safe as possible.
Rehabilitation is more concerned with the mental aspect of addiction. It typically involves one-on-one counseling, behavioral therapies, and group talk sessions to help reverse the self-destructive behaviors that usually go along with addiction.
There are two different types of rehab programs too.
Inpatient – An inpatient program requires patients to stay on the program campus at all times, like a recovery retreat of sorts. This allows for a more controlled environment, a higher level of care, and usually a better rate of success.
However, it can be pretty disruptive, and many patients won’t be able to attend school or a job during the program.
Outpatient – An outpatient program offers evening treatment sessions instead. This lets patients go to work or school during the day while still receiving regular help.
The tradeoff, of course, is a lower level of care since treatment doesn’t happen all day long.
For a higher level of care with the flexibility of outpatient, there are also intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) with treatment sessions that last longer and occur more frequently throughout the week.
While there are quite a few addiction treatment centers within all of Seattle, there aren’t any in the University District itself. But even still, choosing the closest treatment program isn’t always the best decision.
That’s because making the choice to travel for addiction treatment can actually end up opening a host of benefits that most people don’t consider beforehand. Some of the most notable are:
In the end, the most important consideration when choosing a facility is to find one that’s right for you, not just one that’s nearby and cheap.
As you can see, there are plenty of addiction resources in the University District that many people just don’t know about. These all help to keep recovering addicts safe, supported, and sober in the long run.
And when it does come time to enlist the help of a professional program, Northpoint Washington is the best choice for comprehensive care in the University District area.
Whether you need drug rehabilitation or alcohol detox and rehab, our Edmonds, WA facility is comfortable, modern, and welcoming to all kinds of addictions. And with individualized, empirically-based programs for each of our patients, we’re proud to offer one of the best success rates for recovery in the Pacific Northwest.
Northpoint Washington isn’t right for everyone, though. And talking with an addiction expert can help patients determine if they’re a good fit.
In the end, we’d love to help you or your loved one overcome their substance abuse problem. Because we are passionate about recovery.
So please, contact us today to begin your journey towards recovery now.
Our admissions coordinators are here to help you get started with treatment the right way. They'll verify your health insurance, help set up travel arrangements, and make sure your transition into treatment is smooth and hassle-free.
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