Community Services NorthWest (CSNW)

Community Services NorthWest (CSNW)

ABOUT COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST

Since 1998, Community Services NorthWest (CSNW) has been providing assistance to individuals and families in southwest Washington State who are experiencing low-income situations. We offer support and treatment for substance abuse, mental illness, homelessness, and co-occurring disorders. Our evidence-based practices have proven effective in addressing these challenges. Our addiction programs include specialized treatment for both teens and adults, gender-specific groups, and programs specifically tailored for pregnant women and mothers. It is important to note that only 16.1% of Washington facilities offer programming specifically for this demographic.

TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT

At CSNW, we understand that each individual has unique needs, strengths, and challenges. We provide personalized care options to help our clients achieve their recovery goals. Group therapy is a primary component of all our treatment programs. We offer a co-occurring disorders track that includes individual counseling, case management services, and group therapy. Our chemical dependency program for youth incorporates evidence-based modalities such as Seeking Safety, the Matrix Model for youth, and Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT).

As an outpatient center, CSNW offers flexible scheduling options, including daytime and evening programs. Our educational and skills development programs are designed to prevent relapse among adults in co-ed and gender-specific groups. We also have a program specifically for pregnant women and mothers, as well as a Parent Child Assistance Program that focuses on helping women build strong, independent families. Additionally, we provide outpatient mental health counseling, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) for adults with Borderline Personality Disorder, and a jail re-entry program to support individuals transitioning back into the community after incarceration.

STAFF CREDENTIALS

Our leadership team at CSNW consists of an M.D. and three licensed mental health counselors. Feedback from individuals who have experienced our services indicates that they are highly satisfied with the level of training and experience our staff possesses.

ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES

CSNW operates three supportive homes and one transitional home for qualifying homeless clients and their families. Short-term rental assistance may also be available for those in need. Our housing services provide access to medical care, mental health and addiction treatment, supported employment and education, and training in budgeting, childcare, and tenancy.

WHAT ALUMNI SAY

Two alumni who were surveyed by Best-rehabs.com had nothing but positive feedback about CSNW. One alumnus gave perfect five-star ratings across various metrics, highlighting the staff’s training and experience, dual diagnosis treatment, and counseling options. The other alumnus praised our approach to co-occurring disorders and how our program helped them find gainful employment after completing treatment.

Secondary review sites also provided mostly positive feedback from former clients. On Google, CSNW has an average rating of 4.8 stars, with reviewers mentioning how helpful the staff was in addressing their needs. Additionally, on the facility’s Facebook page, individuals rated CSNW an average of 4.1 out of five stars, expressing their gratitude for the support they received and their success in achieving sobriety.

WHAT STAFF SAY

Initial feedback from a single staffer emphasized concerns about the impact of economic downturn and lack of funding on the quality of care provided in the outpatient addiction program. However, reviews from employees on Indeed were mostly positive, with a 4.2 out of five-star rating. Employees described CSNW as a great place to work, praised the professionalism of the company, and highlighted the incredible support they received from the staff.

FINANCING

CSNW accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Our organization is dedicated to assisting low-income individuals, and we provide support in applying for financial assistance programs, including disability benefits.

References:

[1] Google Reviews

[2] Facebook Reviews

[3] Indeed Reviews

Community Services NorthWest (CSNW) Reviews

  • Treatment Effectiveness
  • Accommodations & Amenities
  • Meals & Nutrition
    • Mental health services were nice. No negatives so far. They have everything you need plus access to all the community resources.
    Economic downturn and lack of state and federal funding severely hampered the outpatient only addiction program at this facility. Mental health has been similarly affected in relation to over use and inappropriate use of interns rather than qualified staff, but has not had the severe financial consequences of cutbacks. Facility is a "non-profit" and must accept a high percentage of medicaid clients.
    • Treatment Effectiveness
    • Accommodations & Amenities
    Their approach and treatment of co-occurring disorders. This was a state funded program for low income. I was referred to this facility after a crisis that came out of several years of self-medicating due to major life crisises. I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder, PTSD and a chemical dependence to a prescription migraine medication. This program included group therapy for co-occurring disorders and individual counseling. All of my medical was covered under this program as well. This program connected me to employment resources and when I completed my treatment I have been able to find gainful employment. I still see a counselor for mental health. As my program was state funded and for low income, I think it gave me a glimpse of how far an addiction can take you. Compared to homelessness and living in a violent home life, my problems seemed small in comparison. I have a B.S. degree in business with a minor in communications and had a great career prior to my major life events that sent me into a tailspin. Now, any chance I get, I try to educate and end stigma toward addiction and mental illness. Had there been some sort of mental health "check up" that might have caught my downward spiral, I might not have ended up in such a crisis. @lmhcc2014 is my twitter handle that I started in an effort to connect with others involved in mental health, promote early intervention and end stigma. Laura's Mental health checkup challenge: catch it early, avoid a crisis, provide awareness and support and end stigma.