ServicesIt's given me the opportunity to speak with a professional when needed, helped provide resources that have helped my life succeed while in the program, by meeting my needs in all aspects.
Glenda J.
I have my job, my back child support has been paid off and this program has shown me a better way of life.
Jason R.
Drug court gave me a blueprint and motivated me to restart my life by teaching me accountability, leadership, and self-respect. I learned to love myself and to help others. I own my own drywall company and have employees. My kids are back in my life. My daughter just graduated college and lives with me fulltime. I have had an amazing relationship with my partner for 6 Years and I’m getting married in a year! I never thought all this would be possible!
Michael M.
I would not have my job or my license and I would not have my self-worth. I have so much more now with loving myself and none of this would have been possible without getting clean.
Deana O.
JUDICIAL-RELATED TREATMENT
FELONY DRUG COURT
Established in 1994 in cooperation with the Pierce County Superior Court, County Prosecutor, and the Department of Assigned Counsel, PCA provides a traditional, adult drug court program for all eligible offenders.
The treatment regimen incorporates current, evidence-based practices to include trauma informed care, moral reconation therapy (MRT), relapse prevention, life skills, and mental health treatment as needed.
Treatment lasts at least one year but more commonly, participants need a year and a half to complete the program successfully. Interested persons should seek further information through their defense counsel.
FAMILY RECOVERY COURT
The Family Recovery Court works with families with dependency filings in Pierce County where the children are under the purview of the state because of their parent’s substance use disorder. The primary program goal is to attain family reunification by getting the parent through treatment, into recovery, and able to support a functional family in a healthy and nurturing environment.
Besides providing substance use disorder and mental health treatment services, the program provides monitored visitation with the child(ren), assistance with shelter, transportation, and parental skills training.
MEDICATIONS FOR OPIOD USE DISORDER (MOUD)
Medication assisted treatment is integral to PCA’s treatment programs that help to reduce drug cravings and improve treatment outcomes for those persons with an opioid use disorder. Medications provided include Suboxone, Vivitrol, methadone, or others as needed.
PCA provides MOUD treatment services on-site, at its facility at 510 Tacoma Avenue South.
Medical professionals are available 6-days a week to conduct medical assessments and administer the appropriate medications.
Walk-ins are encouraged for anyone interested in MOUD treatment services.
ADULT OUTPATIENT (AOP) TREATMENT
The Pierce County Alliance’s adult outpatient treatment program provides substance abuse treatment services to include intensive outpatient treatment. Licensed substance abuse treatment professionals conduct comprehensive assessments and develop an individualized service plan with each client.
Mental health therapy is also available as is medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) where appropriate. The program will assist enrollees in obtaining supportive and ancillary services, to include access to housing and medical services as well as referral to education and job-training services.
Persons who are on court-ordered probation or who qualify for deferred prosecution can also receive AOP services.
Treatment duration is individualized within state requirements but last at least 3 months and may extend up to 24 months depending on the individual’s needs and progress. No one is refused for inability to pay and, in most cases, costs are covered by Medicaid or other insurance.
For more information contact us at:
253-572-4750
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Licensed mental health therapists provide mental health assessments and individual and group therapy for clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
Mental health services are available to anyone whether or not they are enrolled in an SUD treatment program.
All counselor staff have received training on trauma-informed care and are adept at addressing issues that arise from adverse childhood experiences and other traumas.
PIERCE COUNTY JAIL TREATMENT
PCA provides an in-jail SUD treatment program for both men and women and includes individual assessments as well as individual and group therapy. The program is fully compliant with state requirements for outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment. Individuals may also access medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) at PCA’s facility following their release from jail.
ALTERNATIVE TO CONFINEMENT (ATC)
The Alternative to Confinement program provides case management and monitoring services for offenders as an alternative to confinement where the court has authorized the individual’s release.
ATC provides drug and alcohol assessments, referral to treatment and other support services as needed, as well as day reporting.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION SERVICES (DVIT)
Pierce County Alliance provides screening, assessment and treatment services (Levels I and II only) and appropriate referrals for perpetrators of intimate partner violence seeking services, whether voluntarily or under the order of a court in the State of Washington.
Referrals are accepted from courts, attorneys and behavioral health clinicians.
The DVIT program is fully certified by the Washington State Department of Health.
ASSISTED OUTPATIENT TREATMENT (AOT)
The AOT program is designed to motivate adults who have untreated substance use disorder and/or mental health issues and who have been directed to treatment under a civil court order. AOT coordinators help ensure that clients meet their treatment obligations and are able to access the supportive and ancillary services as needed to ultimately graduate from treatment and pursue a fulfilling, self-sufficient lifestyle.
Referrals are commonly made by the courts but are accepted from anyone, to include self-referrals.
COMMUNITY RE-ENTRY PROGRAM
This program focuses on assisting persons who are soon to be released from confinement or who have been released and are struggling to adjust to their community environment. Services may begin in the jail and include but are not limited to accessing medical or dental services, safe housing, transportation, cell phone access and basic essentials such as clothing and hygiene items. Individuals can also access substance use or mental health treatment or other life skills tailored to the individual’s situation.
Services continue after release with the guidance of Community Base Workers who help ensure that clients follow through with any treatment services provided and access all needed support services in the community.
The ultimate goal is to help the program participants re-enter or adjust to the community in a manner that deters criminal or substance use recidivism.