Free & Low-Cost Rehab in Washington

348 of the 411 Washington programs in our directory don't charge, are government-run, offer reduced fees or accept Medicaid. Call a program to confirm what it charges and whether you qualify.

How Washington Programs Handle Cost

Each count comes from the payment details programs report in our directory. The counts overlap: a program with a sliding scale that also takes Medicaid appears in both. When one organization lists a site more than once, it counts once.

No payment accepted
4Programs that report they do not charge patients.
Government-run
50Run by a state, county, tribal or federal agency. Some still bill insurance or use a sliding scale. 7 are VA, military or Indian Health Service programs that serve only eligible patients.
Sliding fee scale
162The fee is based on your income and other factors.
Payment assistance
74The program offers some help paying. Ask what it covers.
Accepts Medicaid
309Takes Apple Health. What's covered depends on your plan and the service.
State-financed insurance
239Accepts a state-funded health plan other than Medicaid.

Washington Programs with Free, Reduced-Fee or Medicaid Options

Programs that don't charge, are government-run or offer reduced fees are listed first, followed by programs whose low-cost option is Medicaid. Showing 41 to 60 of 348.

  • True North Student Assistance Center

    Olympia, WA

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a local or county government
    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • True Star Behavioral Health Services

    Port Angeles, WA

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a local or county government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Tsapowum/Chehalis Tribal Behavioral Hlth

    Oakville, WA

    • PHP
    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a tribal government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Wahkiakum County HHS Substance Use Disorder Program

    Cathlamet, WA

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a local or county government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Yakama Nation Tiinawit Program

    Toppenish, WA

    • Outpatient

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by the Indian Health Service (for American Indian and Alaska Native patients)
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • A Change Into Recovery LLC

    Puyallup, WA

    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Private health insurance, Sliding fee scale

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
  • A New Safehaven

    Longview, WA

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Private health insurance, Sliding fee scale

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
  • Action Counseling facility photo

    Action Counseling

    Port Orchard, WA

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicare, Private health insurance

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
  • Action Counseling Aberdeen facility photo

    Action Counseling Aberdeen

    Aberdeen, WA

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicare, Private health insurance

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
  • Adept Assessment Center DBA Adept facility photo

    Adept Assessment Center DBA Adept

    Spokane, WA

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Adept Assessment Center Deer Park facility photo

    Adept Assessment Center Deer Park

    Deer Park, WA

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Advocates for Wellness LLC facility photo

    Advocates for Wellness LLC

    Kennewick, WA

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Private health insurance

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)

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Who Qualifies for Free Treatment

There's no single national rule. Each state runs its own publicly funded treatment system and sets its own eligibility rules. In Washington, Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) oversees publicly funded substance use services.

Federal rules do set some priorities. Programs that get SAMHSA substance use block grant funds and serve women have to give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order:

  1. Pregnant women who inject drugs
  2. Other pregnant women with a substance use disorder
  3. People who inject drugs
  4. Everyone else

A program that reports "no payment accepted" doesn't charge patients. Government-run programs may still bill insurance or use a sliding scale, and eligibility can depend on where you live, your income and whether you're insured. Ask before you go.

How to Apply in Washington

Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) is the Washington agency for publicly funded substance use treatment. Visit the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) website for help finding treatment.

  1. Call a program from the list above. Ask whether it has openings, what it charges and whether you qualify for a reduced or no-cost fee.
  2. Have your ID, proof of income and any insurance or Medicaid card ready. Programs may ask for them at intake.
  3. If you don't have insurance, contact SAMHSA's National Helpline. It's free, confidential and open 24/7, and it can refer you to Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR), which handles state-funded treatment.
  4. If you might qualify for Medicaid, apply now rather than waiting. Apply for Apple Health.

Washington Medicaid and Addiction Treatment

309 of the 411 Washington programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid, and 239 accept a state-financed health plan other than Medicaid. Washington's Medicaid program is Apple Health.

State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees. Whether detox, residential care, outpatient programs or medication for opioid use disorder are covered depends on Washington's rules and your plan, so check with both the program and your plan. Check eligibility and apply.

In Washington, substance use treatment programs are licensed or certified by Washington State Department of Health (licenses Behavioral Health Agencies). Check the state's provider list.

Other Free and Low-Cost Options

Frequently Asked Questions

Is rehab free in Washington?

Some programs are. Of the 411 Washington programs in our directory, 4 report that they accept no payment, and 50 are run by a state, county, tribal or federal agency. Of the government-run programs, 7 are run by the VA, the Department of Defense or the Indian Health Service. Those programs serve only eligible veterans, military health system patients or American Indian and Alaska Native patients. Government-run programs can still bill insurance or charge on a sliding scale, so ask about cost when you call. If you have no insurance, SAMHSA's National Helpline (see samhsa.gov) can refer you to Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR), which handles state-funded treatment.

Does Washington Medicaid cover rehab?

309 of the 411 Washington programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid. Washington's Medicaid program is Apple Health. State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees, so ask the program and your Medicaid plan which services are covered before you start.

How much does rehab cost without insurance?

It depends on the type of care, how long it lasts and the program itself. Outpatient care usually costs less than a residential stay. In Washington, 162 programs in our directory use a sliding fee scale based on income, and 74 offer payment assistance. Ask for the self-pay rate and whether you qualify for a reduced fee before you're admitted.

Who gets priority for state-funded treatment?

Under federal block grant rules, programs that get block grant funds and serve women must give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order: pregnant women who inject drugs, other pregnant women with a substance use disorder, people who inject drugs, and then everyone else (45 CFR 96.131). Other eligibility rules vary by state, so ask the program or Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR).

What is the difference between a sliding fee scale and payment assistance?

A sliding fee scale sets what you pay based on your income and other factors. Payment assistance varies more: each program decides what help it offers, so ask what's available and what paperwork you'll need.

Are there options for veterans and tribal members?

Yes. Veterans can ask the VA about substance use treatment through VA health care. American Indian and Alaska Native people can contact the Indian Health Service or a tribal health program about alcohol and substance use services.

Sources

  1. 1.SAMHSA National Helpline: referrals for uninsured callers to state-funded programs: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
  2. 2.45 CFR 96.131, treatment services for pregnant women (admission priorities): https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/45/96.131
  3. 3.SAMHSA Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant: https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/block-grants/subg
  4. 4.MACPAC: Access to substance use disorder treatment in Medicaid: https://www.macpac.gov/publication/access-to-substance-use-disorder-treatment-in-medicaid/
  5. 5.VA: substance use treatment for veterans: https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/substance-use-problems/
  6. 6.Indian Health Service: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Branch: https://www.ihs.gov/asab/
  7. 7.State source: https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-behavioral-health-support/substance-use-treatment
  8. 8.State source: https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/program/fact-sheet-washington-recovery-helpline.pdf
  9. 9.State source: https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/behavioral-health-and-recovery
  10. 10.State source: https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/apply-or-renew-coverage
  11. 11.State source: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/facilities-z/behavioral-health-agencies-bha
  12. 12.State source: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/provider-credential-or-facility-search
  13. 13.State source: https://wahelms.my.site.com/s/license-search
  14. 14.State source: https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/606019-BHADirectory.pdf
  15. 15.Program counts: payment and operator details each program reports in the Sober Nation directory (SAMHSA service categories): https://sobernation.com/rehabs/

Program counts: data updated September 2026.

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