Tacoma Pierce County Health Department

Also known as Treatment Services Unit 1

Address: 3629 South D Street, Tacoma, WA 98418 · Map

Phone: (253) 649-1406

Website: tpchd.org

OutpatientMATMethadone (OTP)MedicaidMedicarePrivate insuranceSliding scaleSelf-pay

About Tacoma Pierce County Health Department

A publicly funded outpatient facility providing a full range of substance use care, including treatment programs, counseling, therapy, and ongoing support, with services covered through Medicaid and private insurance.

Services reported to SAMHSA

Levels of care
Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment · Regular outpatient treatment
Treatment focus
Substance use treatment
Opioid treatment
Buprenorphine maintenance · Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program · Methadone maintenance · Prescribes buprenorphine · Prescribes naltrexone
Medications used
Methadone · Buprenorphine with naloxone · Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) · Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
Treatment approaches
Brief intervention · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Motivational interviewing · Relapse prevention · Substance use disorder counseling · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Trauma-related counseling
Education and counseling
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support · Hepatitis education, counseling, or support · Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis · Substance use disorder education · Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling · Individual counseling · Group counseling
Special programs
Adult women · Pregnant/postpartum women
Exclusive programs
Opioid use disorder clients only
Ages accepted
Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
Genders accepted
Female · Male
Payment accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs · Medicare · Medicaid · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Licensing and accreditation
State substance use treatment agency · State department of health · SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) · Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Ownership
Local, county, or community government
Recovery support
Housing services · Assistance with obtaining social services · Recovery coach · Mentoring/peer support · Employment counseling or training
Transitional services
Aftercare/continuing care · Discharge Planning · Naloxone and overdose education
Other services
Case management service · Transportation assistance
Language services
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Facility-provided information

Care offered
Outpatient
Substances treated
Drug Addiction · Opioids · Smoking Cessation
Conditions treated
Perinatal Mental Health
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Group Therapy · Medication-Assisted Treatment · Motivational Interviewing · Online Therapy · Relapse Prevention Counseling · Trauma-Specific Therapy
Who it serves
Men · Women · Young Adults
Aftercare
Employment Counseling · Outpatient Treatment · Recovery Coach · Support Meetings
Languages
English

Questions to ask Tacoma Pierce County Health Department

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 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department

Tacoma Pierce County Health Department reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With Washington Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.

Distance to specialized care from Tacoma

Measured from the population center of Pierce County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:

See the Pierce County treatment map, methadone clinics near Pierce County and Suboxone doctors near Pierce County.

Frequently asked questions

What services does Tacoma Pierce County Health Department offer?

Tacoma Pierce County Health Department reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, MAT, Methadone (OTP). Call to confirm current services and openings.

Does Tacoma Pierce County Health Department accept insurance?

It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.

Where is Tacoma Pierce County Health Department located?

3629 South D Street, Tacoma, WA 98418.

How far is the nearest medical detox from Tacoma?

From the center of Pierce County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Tacoma, about 4.7 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.

Other treatment facilities in Tacoma

See all 41 facilities in Tacoma · Residential · Outpatient · Intensive outpatient · MAT · Methadone · Accepts Medicaid

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.

Talk to a treatment provider 24/7: (844) 213-1981