Barth Clinic

Treatment with Dignity and Respect

Washington State Certified Treatment Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Barth Clinic is a private outpatient alcohol and drug treatment clinic established by Harry and Gwen Barth. Barth Clinic is dedicated to the belief that chemical dependency (alcoholism and other drug addictions) is a disease which is primary, progressive and chronic. Chemical dependency affects all aspects of our society. Families suffer, job performance deteriorates, both physical and mental health are impacted, and alcohol/drug related crime runs rampant. The Barth’s have over 25 years experience treating people with alcohol and/or drug problems and their families.

Barth Clinic subscribes to the philosophy that persons suffering from chemical dependency deserve to be treated with the same degree of dignity and respect offered to those suffering from other serious health problems. These diseases continue to be highly stigmatized conditions. The guilt and shame of the sufferer, whether real or imagined, is a major barrier to access to care. We have found our patients respond very favorably when they are given respect and the opportunity to improve their lives.

The course of the disease of chemical dependency may be arrested. The goal of treatment is to provide the means of attaining and maintaining a state of remission.

Treatment provided by Barth Clinic is delivered by highly trained professional addiction counselors under supervision of a medical director utilizing state of the art practices and procedures. Diagnostic statements are supported by American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) criteria. Recommended treatment is guided by American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) placement, continuing stay and discharge criteria.

Barth Clinic is located at 414 North 2nd Street in the central area of downtown Yakima.

Hours of operation are: Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturdays 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Services provided are:

Alcohol and Drug Assessment: Alcohol and Drug assessments are performed as requested. Assessments include a diagnostic statement per DSM-IV criteria and an appropriate treatment recommendation is given.

Deferred Prosecution: Assessment, treatment plans and case management of your deferred prosecution are available. Barth Clinic provides maximum flexibility in delivering treatment services. Treatment plans are designed with you in mind.

Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP): IOP is defined by American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) as Level II. Outpatient treatment in Level II involves a structured day or evening treatment program. that may be offered before or after work or school. For appropriately selected patients, such programs provide essential education and treatment components while allowing patients to apply their newly acquired skills within the "real world" environments.

Barth Clinic Level II treatment is available in the mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday through Thursdays and in the evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursdays.

Continuing care treatment (Aftercare): Outpatient continuing care is defined by ASAM. as Level I. Outpatient services are designed to treat the patient's level of illness severity and to achieve permanent changes in the patient's alcohol or other drug use behavior. Services address major lifestyle, attitudinal and behavioral issues that have the potential to undermine the goals of treatment or to inhibit the individual's ability to cope with major life tasks without the non-medical use of alcohol or other drugs.

Level I treatment services are available at times convenient to scheduling issues.

Discovery Program. Our Discovery Program is defined as ASAM. Level 0.5 (Early Intervention) These services are designed to explore and address problems or risk factors that appear to be related to substance use and to assist the individual in recognizing the harmful consequences of inappropriate substance use.

Level 0.5 services are available on Saturdays. Entry is based upon an assessment. Fees are nominal and are payable at time of service.

Alcohol & Drug Information School (ADIS): Alcohol & Drug Information School is an eight hour course of education about the use, abuse and addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs.

Barth Clinic makes available Alcohol & Drug Information School on the first and third Saturday of each month. The course consists of eight hours of education and begins at 9:00 a.m.. The fee for ADIS is $65.00 and must be paid upon enrollment. No advance notice is required for enrollment.

Anger Management Program: Anger Management program. is a sixteen week structured program.utilizing cognitive/behavior teaching in a group session. The program is open-ended and entry is immediate. In the event of a court referral, a copy of the specific court order so directing the individual to Anger Management is required. Program is conducted on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. The fee is $20.00 per session and must be paid at time of the service.

Barth Clinic is a preferred provider for most Health Insurance Plans. Convenient payment plans are available based upon ability to pay.

Barth Clinic

PO Box 1207
201 E Lincoln Avenue
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 457-5653
Fax (509) 457-3107
email: Barthclin@aol.com