Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment

Mission-Driven, Community-Based Care

For more than 40 years, this nonprofit center in Wenatchee has provided compassionate, affordable substance use treatment for adults and youth in English and Spanish. Guided by its mission to lead in prevention and recovery, the Center combines accessibility with evidence-based care. Clients receive help overcoming real-world barriers through transportation assistance, housing and social service coordination, telehealth options, and case management. Withdrawal management helps stabilize individuals before they begin residential or outpatient care, supported by naloxone education and follow-up services.

Structured Residential Setting Focused on Recovery

Residential treatment offers up to 30 days of care in a three-story, dorm-style facility. Shared rooms and communal meals promote accountability and peer connection. Each day follows a consistent schedule of therapeutic activities, group sessions, and evening programs like yoga or movie nights. The structured environment encourages balance and focus, while dietary accommodations and access to healthy meals support overall well-being. This program serves men, women, adolescents, and justice-involved clients seeking a safe, community-centered space to begin recovery.

Outpatient and Family Support Options

Outpatient services extend recovery support to those who need flexibility. Programs include assessments, regular outpatient care, intensive outpatient sessions held three days weekly, intensive relapse prevention held two days weekly, and continuing care. Many sessions are available via telehealth. The Center also provides free weekly education and support groups for family and friends, helping loved ones understand substance use and recovery. Early intervention programs teach decision-making, behavior change, and the effects of substances on the brain and body.

Evidence-Based Approach and Practical Support

All programs are grounded in a cognitive-behavioral model that teaches individuals to replace substance-using behaviors with responsible choices. The Center welcomes clients using medications for addiction treatment prescribed elsewhere and can coordinate care as needed. Services such as relapse prevention, motivational enhancement, peer mentoring, and smoking cessation counseling strengthen long-term recovery. Through its practical, community-focused approach, the Center provides a steady foundation for sustained change in central Washington.

Client Reviews

Clients frequently mention caring staff and effective treatment, with some mixed feedback about facility operations and comfort. Most describe meaningful progress in recovery and appreciate the supportive environment.

• Staff & Care Experience: Many reviewers describe compassionate, attentive staff who genuinely care about client recovery. A few noted occasional communication delays, but most felt respected and supported. "The team truly saved my life and treated me like family."
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes: Numerous clients credit the program for lasting sobriety and personal growth. Some reviews mention that the structured approach and therapy sessions were key to their progress. "I came here in 2014 and it saved my life. I am still sober today."
• Facility & Environment: Several reviewers highlighted a clean, calm setting that felt safe and conducive to healing.
• Access & Process: Clients often praised smooth admissions and supportive follow-up, though a few mentioned scheduling or administrative issues.
• Support & Community: Many described a sense of belonging and accountability built through group sessions and alumni networks. "I met people here who still check in on me years later — it’s like a real community."