Pioneer Center East

Pioneer Center East Spokane Washington

Pioneer Center East is a 53-bed, long-term residential substance abuse treatment facility for individuals struggling with chronic addiction. Many patients have been involuntarily committed, either due to previous unsuccessful treatment attempts or because they pose a risk to themselves or others. The range of services offered at the center includes detoxification, anger management classes, relapse prevention, life skills training, nutrition education, fitness programs, meditation, and aftercare planning.

ABOUT PIONEER CENTER EAST
Pioneer Center East, located in Spokane, Washington, is a long-term residential treatment center designed for individuals dealing with chronic substance abuse disorders. The majority of clients at the facility are admitted involuntarily, typically due to concerns that they may cause harm to themselves or others, or because previous treatment programs have not been successful. The center also provides on-site sub-acute medical detoxification services.

TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
According to the center’s website, self-paying clients may apply for admission directly, while involuntary commitments must go through the court process. However, Native American tribes and drug courts have the ability to refer clients at any time.

Specific details about the facility’s treatment methods are not readily available, but it appears that Pioneer Center East offers therapy groups and anger management classes. Alumni reviews suggest that the treatment approach is not heavily based on the 12-step model. Process groups cover a range of topics including trauma, relapse prevention, self-esteem, living skills, grief and loss, and coping skills. The center also offers holistic programming, such as meditation, pain management, and relaxation exercises.

All visitors are required to attend a family orientation program and may be subject to search or Breathalyzer testing. The center also provides motivational programming for criminal repeat offenders, along with vocational training to help clients build sober lives. Each client receives a comprehensive plan for their return to the community.

STAFF CREDENTIALS
Information about the treatment staff at Pioneer Center East is currently not provided on the facility’s website. However, two users polled by Best-rehabs.com gave three stars out of five for the staff’s level of training and experience.

ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Pioneer Center East has a total of 53 beds, with five designated for detoxification and the remaining 48 for residential treatment. Based on user reviews, the quality of accommodations received an average rating of four stars, while cleanliness received an average rating of 4.5 stars.

WHAT ALUMNI SAY
At the time of this writing, three alumni reviews were submitted to Best-rehabs.com. Two reviews were negative, while one was positive. B.M.C. gave five-star ratings for treatment effectiveness, accommodations, and connectivity, but provided lower ratings for holistic and exercise options. S.C.M. mentioned that the facility’s accommodations and meals need improvement. Another alumnus named Eric stated that he should have chosen a dual diagnosis facility and had a negative experience at Pioneer Center East.

Third-party review sites yielded more positive reviews. Two Facebook reviewers gave the center 4.5 out of five stars, expressing satisfaction with their treatment experience. A reviewer named Michelle, on HealthGrove, gave the center a perfect five-star rating, praising the caring and attentive staff.

WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Only one parent review was available at the time of this writing, and it was negative. Similar to alum Eric, the parent criticized the facility for a lack of dual diagnosis treatment and mentioned that their child’s mental health issues were not adequately addressed. The parent gave a low rating of one out of five stars for family involvement.

FINANCING
According to The Fix, Pioneer Center East accepts Medicare, state-financed insurance (other than Medicaid), and military insurance.

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Pioneer Center East Reviews

Very few of the staff are nice, the girls get treated badly by staff woman especially the ladies who works nights, and they let you get bullied by the woman who are there and on doc,or coming from jail they let the bullying go on and on and they don't care.
How can I write my own review for PCE? Pioneer center East is an amazing place. PCE is probably the best treatment center ever. Atleast it's the best I've ever been to. The staff care alot about you , the counselors care , groups and classes are amazing and very helpful. I plan to work and apply to work at PCe . I just need 13 months clean time and I'm working towards that . I am very excited to work there and help the guys and girls that are there and in the situation I was in. I am so greatful for PCE being there for all there help . I can't wait to become part of the PCE family. Love you PCE.
I went here in summer/fall 2011 and yes one can focus on the crappy food or the sub par accommodations or say the staff wasn’t “polite” to them or whatever else of a reason for them not to be there but I can say I didn’t like it all either but I went there and picked up what I could sure I didn’t get it immediately after I left there but I’ll say this much, I left there there in fall 2011 and fell I learned some more skills to help me with the mindset of having to really quit drinking because I honestly think if I didn’t pick up the simple What do I want What am I doing to get it Is it working Do I need a new plan This concept has changed my life, I likely wouldn’t had been able to quit drinking w/o these tools I learned there and haven’t had alcohol since 2013. Thank you PCN east
What does the rec. Specialist actually do. 45 min a week ......... you got paid to be there. I didn't If my omition is deleted i will find something that will affect them
Inpatient treatment facilities vary in many ways. Counselors and staff turn over. But a facilities approach towards treatment and conduct generally remain the same. I did 60 days with PCE in fall/winter 2009 and another 60 in spring/summer 2010. I found it to be lacking the fluff that I experienced at other facilities. I have also found that a large number of PCE grads who had been through multiple treatments, including myself, attribute a large portion of our continued sobriety to the realities we encountered and accepted while we were at PCE. For myself this included my attitude towards treatment, recovery, and ultimately owning my part. It was one morning about five weeks into my second round when I flipped the switch. So I got it, from PCE and straight to Oxford House! To describe the 8 yrs. to now would just sound like lip service and I really don't like "bad meetings". PCE, thanks for keeping it real! Thank you all, I do remember you, and many more! Peace