John Volken Academy Seattle
921 N. Central Ave., Kent, WA 98032
Peer Kent
About Peer Kent
Peer Kent is dedicated to offering peer-led support and developmental resources for people in Kent dealing with addiction, mental health issues, and feelings of social detachment. By creating a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, it encourages individuals to take ownership of their recovery through connection, learning, and self-advocacy.
Among the services provided are peer-based emotional support, life skills development, wellness seminars, and activities aimed at fostering community. The organization prioritizes lived experiences as a cornerstone of healing, ensuring participants benefit from the guidance of those who have faced similar challenges. Through personalized mentorship and group sessions, individuals acquire practical skills to enhance resilience and sustain their recovery.
What distinguishes this center is its dedication to peer-led recovery and comprehensive wellness. By offering a secure environment where individuals can exchange experiences and grow collectively, it cultivates a sense of community and empowerment. This method assists attendees in regaining self-esteem, mending relationships, and striving for lasting stability in their lives.
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Benzodiazepines · Co-Occurring Disorders · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Ecstasy · Heroin · Marijuana · Methamphetamine
- Conditions treated
- Anxiety · Depression
- Therapies
- Life Skills · Motivational Interviewing
- Approaches
- Holistic · Non 12 Step · Strengths-Based · Twelve Step · Wellness
- Who it serves
- LGBTQ+ · Men · Women
- Languages
- English
Questions to ask Peer Kent
- What does treatment cost without insurance, and do you offer a payment plan or sliding fee?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Washington. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Peer Kent
Peer Kent did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your Washington Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Kent
Measured from the population center of King County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Seattle, about 3.8 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Seattle, about 3.8 miles (26 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Seattle, about 3.4 miles (41 within 25 miles)
See the King County treatment map, methadone clinics near King County and Suboxone doctors near King County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Peer Kent offer?
Peer Kent reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Peer Kent accept insurance?
Payment information was not reported. Call the facility and ask about insurance, Medicaid and self-pay rates.
Where is Peer Kent located?
216 W Gowe St #300, Kent, WA 98032.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Kent?
From the center of King County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Seattle, about 3.8 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
Other treatment facilities in Kent
Kent Comprehensive Treatment Center
21851 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
Recovery Place Kent
515 Washington Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
Sea Mar Behavioral Health
25028 104th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98030
Social Treatment Opportunity Programs
610 West Meeker Street, Kent, WA 98032
Social Treatment Opportunity Programs
610 West Meeker Street, Kent, WA 98032
See all 15 facilities in Kent · Outpatient · MAT · Accepts Medicaid · Accepts Medicare · Private insurance · Sliding scale
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.