Free by the Sea

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Substance Use

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Residential

Primary Level of Care

Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.

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Insurance

Provider's Policy

We do not accept Medicaid and Medicare. Verifying your insurance is fast and worry-free. We now accept Coordinated Care of Washington and United Healthcare Community Plan.

Free by the Sea treats addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions with an individualized and evidence-based approach. They provide a full continuum of care, with residential treatment, day treatment (or partial hospitalization), intensive outpatient, general outpatient, and aftercare. Free by the Sea treats men, women, young adults, and seniors with addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns. Clients receive various evidence-based and holistic therapies in group, 1:1, and family settings.

Whole-Person Addiction Treatment

Free by the Sea provides an initial evaluation to determine clients’ medical needs/backgrounds, their specific struggles with addiction, and to determine any co-occurring mental health conditions. An individualized treatment plan meets each client’s unique needs and treatment goals. Free by the Sea’s experienced staff includes a psychiatrist and medical doctor, licensed mental health counselors, addiction counselors, substance use disorder professionals, and a life coach/yoga instructor/sound healer.

Evidence-Based Therapies and Holistic Healing

Free by the Sea uses various evidence-based therapies to address the underlying conditions behind addiction, like depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Their therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), motivational interviewing techniques, contingency management, and more. Loved ones can join Free by the Sea’s monthly family weekend for family counseling, and education on addiction. Clients can also enjoy holistic therapies like yoga, sound healing, and exercise, along with beach activities like swimming, outdoor group meetings, and barbecues.

Comprehensive Treatment by The Sea

Free by the Sea’s levels of care include residential treatment, day treatment, intensive outpatient, general outpatient, and aftercare support. In residential treatment, clients live onsite and receive nutritious meals, 24/7 monitoring, and peer support. In day treatment, clients can live at home or in sober living and come to treatment 5+ times a week, 5-8 hours daily. In intensive outpatient, clients come to treatment 3+ times a week for 3-4 hours daily. Free by the Sea’s 5-acre campus is steps away from the beach and offers a tranquil environment for healing and recovery.

Highlights from the Center

Highlights

These highlights are provided by and paid for by the center.

  • 1-on-1 Counseling

  • Holistic Approach

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
25517 Park Avenue Ocean Park, Washington 98640 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental healt...

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Accreditation
CARF

CARF Accredited

CARF stands for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. It's an independent, non-profit organization that provides accreditation services for a variety of healthcare services. To be accredited means that the program meets their standards for quality, effectiveness, and person-centered care.

Typical Program Length
30-90 days
Founded in 2011
15 years in business
Occupancy
31-50 beds
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar +11 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +9 More
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(833) 931-2712

Testimonial
This place believed in me, gave me a chance when I had nowhere else to turn, gave me my life back, treated me with respect and taught me that I was worth it. Thanks to the inpatient program, I was able to find myself again and learn how to live clean and sober. Thanks to the IOP and sober living program, I was able to obtain life skills and focus on my recovery until I was able to secure a job and move out on my own.
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How to pay

Insurance Accepted

BlueCross BlueShield
United Healthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Anthem
Kaiser Permanente
Highmark
Ambetter
Optum
Carelon Behavioral Health
Magellan Health
Provider's Policy: We do not accept Medicaid and Medicare. Verifying your insurance is fast and worry-free. We now accept Coordinated Care of Washington and United Healthcare Community Plan.
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Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

Estimated Cash Pay Rate

Center pricing can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.

If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
30 days
$15,000
45 days
$19,000
60 days
$25,000
90 days
$33,000
(833) 931-2712
Individualized Recovery Plans
Individualized Recovery Plans
Free by the Sea prioritizes individualized care for each client, creating a unique recovery plan attuned to their needs and treatment goals. An initial medical/psychological evaluation helps staff form a specialized plan tailored to men, women, young adults, seniors, and those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Multiple Levels of Comprehensive Care
Multiple Levels of Comprehensive Care
Free by the Sea provides multiple levels of care at their private 5-acre facility, including residential and outpatient. Clients can continue to live onsite in outpatient care, which includes day treatment and intensive outpatient. General outpatient, aftercare support, and alumni programs keep clients connected to support and community as they transition into independent living.
Treating Co-Occurring Conditions
Treating Co-Occurring Conditions
Free by the Sea treats addiction and underlying conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma. They additionally address gambling addiction along with substance addictions. Clients receive multiple evidence-based therapies to heal from underlying conditions and develop new coping tools and stress-management techniques. Psychoeducation, trauma-informed care, and peer support create a well-rounded co-occurring recovery track.
Life Skills, Addiction Education, and Relapse Prevention
Life Skills, Addiction Education, and Relapse Prevention
Free by the Sea provides psychoeducation on addiction, cravings, mental health, and recovery to teach clients and their loved ones more about addiction. They also teach life skills to help clients transition back to school, work, and independent living. Relapse prevention planning begins right away and is incorporated in each unique aftercare plan.

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CARF Accredited

CARF Accredited

Licensed by Washington State Department of Health

Licensed by Washington State Department of Health

NAATP

NAATP

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Dr. Richard Crabbe

Dr. Richard Crabbe

Medical Director

MD

Jennie Fox

Jennie Fox

Clinical Director

Craig Brown

Craig Brown

Treatment Placement Marketing Director

 Lisa Butler

Lisa Butler

SUDP

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Trauma

Trauma

Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Older Adults

Older Adults

Addiction and mental health treatment caters to adults 55+ and the age-specific challenges that can come with recovery, wellness, and overall happiness.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Executives

Executives

Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.

Young Adults

Young Adults

Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+

Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.

Men and Women

Men and Women

Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.

Midlife Adults

Midlife Adults

For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.

Treatment Services

Day Treatment

Day Treatment

In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.

Intensive Inpatient

Intensive Inpatient

The highest level of care, medically managed intensive inpatient services provides 24-hour nursing and physician care.

Intensive Outpatient Program

Intensive Outpatient Program

In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.

Licensed Primary Mental Health

Licensed Primary Mental Health

Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.

Outpatient

Outpatient

During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.

Outpatient Therapy
Residential

Residential

In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Holistic

Holistic

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Individual Treatment

Individual Treatment

Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.

Spiritual Emphasis

Spiritual Emphasis

Spirituality connects patients to a higher power and helps strengthen their recovery, hope, and compliance with other treatment modalities.

Twelve Step

Twelve Step

Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Group Therapy
Introduction to the 12 Step Program
Life Skills

Life Skills

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

ADHD, ADD

ADHD, ADD

ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.

Anger

Anger

Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Burnout

Burnout

Burnout entails mental and physical exhaustion, and leads to a severe lack of fulfillment. This condition is often caused by overwork.

Codependency

Codependency

Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Gambling

Gambling

Excessive, repetitive gambling causes financial and interpersonal problems. This addiction can interfere with work, friendships, and familial relationships.

Grief and Loss

Grief and Loss

Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Chronic Relapse

Chronic Relapse

Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy

Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.

Marijuana

Aftercare

Outpatient Treatment
Relapse Prevention Planning
Professional Re-entry Support
Support Meetings (on-site)
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Bathroom Essentials (towels, soap, shampoo)
Coffee Maker and Tea
Desk
En Suite Bathroom
Housekeeping
Outdoor Space (connected to room)
Shared Bathroom
Shared Rooms
Snacks

Amenities

Beach Access
Access to Nature
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Gardens
Internet
Ocean View
Recreation Room
Volleyball Court

Special Considerations

Dietary Accommodations
Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Family Program
Gender-specific groups

Gender-specific groups

Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.

Halal
Kosher
Other dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)

Activities

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

AA/NA Meetings
Beach Walks
Alternative Meetings
Hiking
Movies

Off-Site Activities

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

AA/NA Meetings
Adventure Outings
Beach Walks
Alternative Meetings
Hiking
Volleyball
Movies
Physical Fitness

Off-Site Amenities

Beach Access
Airport Transfers
Walking Trails
Theater
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $15,000-$33,000.
The following therapies are included: seeking safety, spiritual care and more.
Ocean Park, Washington, United States.
We do not accept Medicaid and Medicare. Verifying your insurance is fast and worry-free. We now accept Coordinated Care of Washington and United Healthcare Community Plan.
The typical length is 30-90 days.
Free by the Sea provides day treatment, intensive inpatient and more.
Free by the Sea: Insurance, Reviews & Testimonials (Ocean Park, Washington)