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Lynden, Washington Population:

Lynden, Washington has a population of 9,020 as of 2000.

Population Breakdown in Lynden, Washington:

Caucasian - 8,222
African American - 24
Hispanic - 427
Other - 347

Lynden, WA. Education Information:

Lynden had a total of 1,836 high school graduates in 2000.
Lynden, WA. has a total of 1,531 college graduates with a bachelor's degree
or higher and 1,494 people with some college education. (Includes
Associates Degree)

Lynden Family Info Breakdown:

Lynden has a total of 230 single parents with children.
There are also 953 parents who are married with children in Lynden, Washington.

Lynden, Washington Housing Breakdown:

Lynden has 2,303 houses that are owner occupied.
Lynden has 1,123 houses that are renter-occupied.
Around 129 houses are vacant in Lynden, Washington.
$157,400 is the average value of a house in Lynden, WA.
$688 is the average cost to rent a house in Lynden.

Lynden, Washington Income Information:

The average income per family is $50,391 in Lynden.


Zip codes in Lynden
98264


Area codes in Lynden
360

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What Types of Rehab are Available for Alcohol Abuse in Lynden?


When searching for an Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center in Lynden it is imperative to select the correct type of Alcohol Treatment Program in Lynden that will address your specific treatment needs. For most people, alcohol abuse and addiction is largely misunderstood and as a result, people often make improper choices as to which type of Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility in Lynden they should consider, therefore they often receive inadequate treatment. When alcohol abuse has become a central aspect of life for yourself or your loved one, time is essential. You must quickly educate yourself about the many different types of Alcohol Treatment Centers available in Lynden.

Most Alcohol Rehab Facilities in Lynden will offer a variety of services but often they will be categorized as a specific treatment type. There are many alcohol treatment types available including, out-patient alcohol treatment, inpatient alcohol treatment, alcohol detox, short term alcohol treatment or long term alcohol treatment.

Outpatient Alcohol Treatment in Lynden

There are many outpatient Alcohol Rehab Centers in Lynden. Most consist of some form of education classes, support groups, and or individualized therapy where the alcohol user does not require overnight stay. This is a popular form of treatment because of it's flexibility especially for those who cannot take long periods of time to devote entirely to alcohol abuse treatment. These types of programs can be very useful to those in Lynden who must continue to work or attend school. Programs for outpatient treatment vary depending on the patient’s needs and the facility but they can consist simply of attending an community 12-step group, to a more structured outpatient program typically meeting a couple of times every week for a couple of hours at a time or, intensive out-patient(IOP) which consists of a highly structured group program that meets 3 to 5 days a week for a few hours at a time.

Attending outpatient treatment is different from inpatient treatment in that you are not under constant supervision, you still live at home and requires strict self discipline. For those who fear they may give in to the temptation of alcohol in the early stages of treatment, inpatient residential treatment at a Lynden Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility is recommended.

Inpatient Alcohol Treatment in Lynden

Individuals who feel their alcohol abuse has affected their lifestyle such as their family, friends, or work will benefit greatly from inpatient alcohol treatment. This form of treatment provides the recovering alcohol addict with support 24-hours a day. Additionally, removing the individual from their former surroundings helps them to adjust to living an alcohol-free lifestyle. The benefits of inpatient treatment also include the reduced likelihood of the individual using alcohol while in treatment as well as highly structured days.

Inpatient treatment can take place in a variety of locations. Many first think of hospitals or similar accommodations, however, this is not always the case. Inpatient treatment takes place in residential settings as well. In fact, the preferred treatment environment of an inpatient Alcohol Rehab Facility in Lynden would be one that was is restrictive than a hospital, but has close supervision and structured days. Most of these types of SINGULER in Lynden offer supervised detoxification that may involve medication in a hospital setting or social detoxification (i.e. no medication) in a non-hospital setting.

Lynden Alcohol Detox

Alcohol Detox in Lynden is where the recovery process begins. Quitting alcohol abuse can initially be very uncomfortable and withdrawal symptoms often occur. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be life threatening in some cases so it is important to seek care in a Lynden alcohol detox facility where medical professionals can manage and minimize the symptoms associated with drug or alcohol withdrawal under 24 hour care and supervision.

It is important to note that although alcohol detox plays a valuable role in the alcohol abuse recovery process, it is does NOT constitute a complete recovery. It is recommended that the alcohol abuser attends a Lynden Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility after the initial alcohol detox process is complete.

Short Term Alcohol Treatment in Lynden

Short term Alcoholism Treatment Programs in Lynden consist of inpatient treatment typically lasting 28 - 30 days or less. Short term Alcohol Treatment and Alcohol Detoxification Centers were originally designed to conform with insurance companies because many insurance carriers only cover a maximum of 28 to 30 days of substance abuse treatment. Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict with certainty that exactly "28 days" is the correct amount of time to recover from an alcohol abuse problem. In fact, in most cases this is not enough time for a successful lasting recovery.

Short term Alcoholism Treatment and Alcohol Detox Facilities in Lynden can be beneficial for those who have only been abusing alcohol for a short amount of time and the degree of alcohol abuse is relatively low. Short term Alcoholism Treatment and Alcohol Detoxification Centers in Lynden provide the alcohol abuser the opportunity to get away from their drinking patterns and for a short amount of time and focus on medical stabilization, abstinence, and lifestyle changes.

Long Term Alcohol Treatment in Lynden

Long term alcohol treatment, otherwise known as long term “Residential” alcohol treatment generally lasts anywhere from 3 to 12 months in a residential, non-hospital setting. Long term Alcohol Rehabilitation and Alcohol Detoxification Centers in Lynden use the program's entire "community," including other residents, staff, and the social context, as active components of treatment. Long term Alcohol Programs Alcoholism Centers in Lynden focus on developing personal accountability and responsibility and ethical productive lives. Long term Alcohol Treatment Programs in Lynden are highly structured with activities designed to help residents examine harmful beliefs, self-concepts, and patterns of behavior and to adopt new life skills, coping skills and constructive ways to interact with others.




What should I expect during alcohol rehab in Lynden?


Attending an Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center in Lynden can be different for each person, however, there are some similarities that can be expected. The first step of a Lynden Alcohol Treatment Program is often alcohol detoxification (withdrawal). Alcohol withdrawal is when a person with an alcohol abuse problem stops drinking alcohol. Alcohol withdrawal can last a few days and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. These symptoms will be reduced effectively by attending an Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility in Lynden. Some Alcohol Treatment Centers in Lynden will offer an on-site alcohol detox while others may have you attend an off-site medical detox center and then have you return to complete the Lynden Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility once the detoxification process is complete. Either way, the person in recovery must withdrawal from the alcohol which is safer and more comfortable when done as part of a Lynden Alcohol Rehab Facility.

For some, the initial alcohol detox process is the hardest part of attending an Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility in Lynden. Others find that their difficulty arises in therapy where they must confront their misguided beliefs and addictive behaviors. Often times, the recovering alcohol abuser will tend to unknowingly focus on present time problems going on with family, friends, loved ones, and issues at home. This is usually an attempt to avoid confronting their own problems by focusing on outside distractions. It is important for family and loved ones to avoid involving the addict with issues at home or anything other than their treatment plan. The addict must keep focused on himself and confront his own issues and his case points that need addressed.

Alcohol rehab is not easy! It is not easy confronting one's addiction, problems, issues, traumas, and transgressions, but is is something that must be done and with hard work and dedication, and the end result is well worth any struggles the recovering individual may have had while attending the Lynden Alcohol Treatment Facility. There is no better feeling in the world than to overcome tradgedy. The right Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Lynden will keep the recovering alcohol abuser winning, gaining, succeeding, and continually feeling better about themselves.

Once one has completed an Alcoholism Treatment Facility in Lynden, he should feel that he can be a valuable and productive member of society again. It is important for the recovered individual to understand that it is their responsibility to remain sober and that if there is a relapse then that does not mean that they give in completely. Successful Alcohol Rehab Facilities in Lynden believe that the ability to accomplish a complete recovery from alcohol abuse must be based on the belief that an individual is not powerless, and in fact, must take responsibility for his or her own actions.




Why would I Need Alcohol Detox in Lynden?


When heavy or frequent drinkers suddenly decide to quit "cold turkey" they will experience some physical withdrawal symptoms -- which can range from the mildly annoying to severe and even life-threatening. For this reason, an alcohol detox in Lynden is often necessary.

An alcohol detox center in Lynden would be the first step of recovery from alcohol abuse. Alcohol detox centers in Lynden are designed to safely manage physical withdrawal symptoms while coming of alcohol as well as assist with psychological and emotional discomforts of coming off alcohol. Alcohol detox should be done under the care of a licensed medical facility in Lynden. Attempting to detox from alcohol without proper professional help is extremely dangerous. It can result in serious physical, psychological, and emotional consequences which can include death.

It is important to note that Lynden alcohol detox is only the initial step in the alcohol abuse recovery process. Alcohol detox programs only provide physical and emotional stabilization while going through alcohol withdrawal and therefore, alcohol detox in Lynden should not be viewed as full rehabilitation. Lynden Alcohol Treatment Centers will append efforts to maintain the gains made in alcohol detox, while working towards establishing a firm ground upon which future long-term recovery is to be built.

Research has shown that the vast majority of people in Lynden that complete alcohol detox, but fail to continue treatment in a Lynden residential Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center, end up in relapse. Alcohol detox is a vital component in the recovery process, but lasting recovery in Lynden is generally achieved through a structured Alcohol Treatment Program that addresses the root of the addiction and not just its physical effects.








Center - MAP
Center is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center located at 310 5th Street Lynden, WA 98264
Center specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, and DUI / DWI. Center provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Center accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Center is a Alcohol Treatment Program that can be contacted at (360) 354-5120.



Kent Youth and Family Services
Kent Youth and Family Services is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 232 South 2nd Avenue Kent, WA 98032
Kent Youth and Family Services specializes in Teens, and Criminal Justice Clients. Kent Youth and Family Services provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Kent Youth and Family Services accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Kent Youth and Family Services is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (253) 859-0300.



Central Youth and Family Services
Central Youth and Family Services is a Alcohol Rehab Facility located at 1901 Martin Luther King Jr Way South Seattle, WA 98144
Central Youth and Family Services specializes in Teens, and Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse. Central Youth and Family Services provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Central Youth and Family Services accepts these payment options : Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Central Youth and Family Services is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (206) 322-7676x213.



Perinatal Treatment Services
Perinatal Treatment Services is a Alcohol Treatment Facility located at 600 North 130th Street Seattle, WA 98133
Perinatal Treatment Services specializes in Pregnant Women, Women, Residential Beds for Adolescents, and Hearing Impaired. Perinatal Treatment Services provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Perinatal Treatment Services accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, and Sliding Scale Fees. Perinatal Treatment Services is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (206) 223-1300x239.



Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers Inc
Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers Inc is a Alcoholism Treatment Facility located at 535 Dock Street Tacoma, WA 98402
Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers Inc specializes in Teens. Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers Inc accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers Inc is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (253) 272-2242.



Safe Harbor Recovery Center Sequim
Safe Harbor Recovery Center Sequim is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility located at 609 West Washington Street Sequim, WA 98382
Safe Harbor Recovery Center Sequim specializes in Teens, Women, Men, and DUI / DWI. Safe Harbor Recovery Center Sequim provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Safe Harbor Recovery Center Sequim accepts these payment options : Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Safe Harbor Recovery Center Sequim is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (360) 681-7494.



Coastal Treatment Services
Coastal Treatment Services is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 2122 112th Avenue NE Bellevue, WA 98004
Coastal Treatment Services specializes in Women, Men, DUI / DWI, Hearing Impaired, and Spanish. Coastal Treatment Services provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Coastal Treatment Services accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. Coastal Treatment Services is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (425) 646-4406.



Griffin and Griffin EAP Inc
Griffin and Griffin EAP Inc is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 4218 South Steele Street Tacoma, WA 98409
Griffin and Griffin EAP Inc specializes in DUI / DWI. Griffin and Griffin EAP Inc provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Griffin and Griffin EAP Inc accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Griffin and Griffin EAP Inc is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (253) 473-7504.



Center Main Facility
Center Main Facility is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 721 South Fawcett Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402
Center Main Facility provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Center Main Facility accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Center Main Facility is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program that can be contacted at (253) 593-2740.



West End Outreach Services
West End Outreach Services is a Alcohol Rehab Center located at 530 Bogachiel Way Forks, WA 98331
West End Outreach Services specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Pregnant Women, Women, and DUI / DWI. West End Outreach Services provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. West End Outreach Services accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. West End Outreach Services is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (360) 374-6177.



Sea Mar Olympia Branch
Sea Mar Olympia Branch is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 409 Custer Way Olympia, WA 98501
Sea Mar Olympia Branch specializes in DUI / DWI, and Spanish. Sea Mar Olympia Branch provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Sea Mar Olympia Branch accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Sea Mar Olympia Branch is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (360) 570-8258.



Advantages Counseling Services
Advantages Counseling Services is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Center located at 800 11th Street Bremerton, WA 98337
Advantages Counseling Services specializes in Women, Men, DUI / DWI, Criminal Justice Clients, and Spanish. Advantages Counseling Services provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Advantages Counseling Services accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. Advantages Counseling Services is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (360) 479-0853.



Motivations Treatment Center
Motivations Treatment Center is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detox Center located at 17311 135th Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072
Motivations Treatment Center specializes in DUI / DWI. Motivations Treatment Center provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Motivations Treatment Center accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. Motivations Treatment Center is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (425) 481-2112.



West Sound Treatment Center
West Sound Treatment Center is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 1415 Lumsden Road Port Orchard, WA 98367
West Sound Treatment Center specializes in Pregnant Women, Women, DUI / DWI, and Hearing Impaired. West Sound Treatment Center accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. West Sound Treatment Center is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (360) 876-9430.



Pioneer Center North
Pioneer Center North is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center located at 24961 Thompson Drive Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
Pioneer Center North specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Women, and Hearing Impaired. Pioneer Center North provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Pioneer Center North accepts these payment options : Self Pay. Pioneer Center North is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (360) 856-3186.



Pierce County Alliance
Pierce County Alliance is a Alcohol Program Alcoholism Center located at 510 Tacoma Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98402
Pierce County Alliance specializes in Teens, and Hearing Impaired. Pierce County Alliance provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Pierce County Alliance accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Pierce County Alliance is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (253) 502-5416.



Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers Inc
Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers Inc is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 111 SE Everett Mall Way Everett, WA 98208
Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers Inc specializes in Teens. Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers Inc accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers Inc is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (425) 267-9573.



Catholic Community Services
Catholic Community Services is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 10110 19th Avenue SE Everett, WA 98208
Catholic Community Services specializes in Pregnant Women, Women, Criminal Justice Clients, and Hearing Impaired. Catholic Community Services provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, and Halfway Housing. Catholic Community Services accepts these payment options : Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Catholic Community Services is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (425) 337-7817.



South Sound Clinic of
South Sound Clinic of is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 6700 Martin Way East Olympia, WA 98516
South Sound Clinic of specializes in Hearing Impaired. South Sound Clinic of provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, and Methadone Detox. South Sound Clinic of accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. South Sound Clinic of is a Alcoholism Treatment Center that can be contacted at (360) 413-6910.



Sea Mar Visions
Sea Mar Visions is a Alcohol Treatment Center located at 1603 East Illinois Street Bellingham, WA 98226
Sea Mar Visions specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, and Hearing Impaired. Sea Mar Visions provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Sea Mar Visions accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Sea Mar Visions is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (360) 647-4266.



Local Treatment Facilities and Counseling Centers in Lynden, Washington Specializing in Alcohol Abuse and Rehabilitation.

Lynden School District 504 - High School Career & Counseling Center - MAP
Lynden School District 504 - High School Career & Counseling Center is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center located at 1301 Bridgeview Drive Lynden, WA 98264.
Lynden School District 504 - High School Career & Counseling Center is a Alcohol Treatment Program that can be reached at (360)354-0259.



The Center Outpatient Counseling Services - MAP
The Center Outpatient Counseling Services is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 310 5th Street Lynden, WA 98264.
The Center Outpatient Counseling Services is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be reached at (360)354-5120.



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Nearby Cities

Everson is 5.31 Miles from Lynden
Nooksack is 6.36 Miles from Lynden
Custer is 8.58 Miles from Lynden
Ferndale is 9.07 Miles from Lynden
Sumas is 9.36 Miles from Lynden
Marietta Alderwood is 12.11 Miles from Lynden
Deming is 13.10 Miles from Lynden
Birch Bay is 13.21 Miles from Lynden
Blaine is 13.32 Miles from Lynden
Geneva is 14.00 Miles from Lynden
Peaceful Valley is 14.05 Miles from Lynden
Kendall is 14.62 Miles from Lynden
Sudden Valley is 16.51 Miles from Lynden
Maple Falls is 17.22 Miles from Lynden
Acme is 19.53 Miles from Lynden
Alger is 22.91 Miles from Lynden
Glacier is 24.09 Miles from Lynden
Edison is 26.55 Miles from Lynden
Anacortes is 31.64 Miles from Lynden
Bay View is 32.05 Miles from Lynden

Find Alcohol Rehab Centers in Major Cities Near Lynden, Washington:

Everett is 68.94 Miles from Lynden
Shoreline is 82.40 Miles from Lynden
Seattle is 91.39 Miles from Lynden
Bellevue is 94.21 Miles from Lynden
Renton is 101.59 Miles from Lynden
Kent is 108.57 Miles from Lynden
Federal Way is 113.00 Miles from Lynden
Tacoma is 117.81 Miles from Lynden
Lakewood is 123.21 Miles from Lynden
Yakima is 185.37 Miles from Lynden
Vancouver is 228.99 Miles from Lynden
Portland is 236.69 Miles from Lynden
Hillsboro is 237.58 Miles from Lynden
Gresham is 237.87 Miles from Lynden
Beaverton is 240.10 Miles from Lynden
Kennewick is 243.97 Miles from Lynden
Spokane is 247.97 Miles from Lynden

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