Abstemious treats chemical dependency

Thu., Nov. 9, 2006

By Lisa Leinberger lisal@spokesman.com (509) 459-5449

Name of program: Abstemious Outpatient Clinic, 1007 W. Francis Ave., Spokane, and 10525 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley

What it does: The clinic offers outpatient treatments for adults suffering from chemical dependency.

It offers counseling and therapy in groups and for individuals, depending on the patient’s needs according to Kim Parr, the treatment director of the program.

Who runs it: The clinic is an independent for-profit entity. It accepts medical insurance and also has fees on a sliding scale.

How to get help: The patient is evaluated, which will determine the diagnosis and the program the patient needs. The clinic can be reached at 326-7721 on the North Side, or at 927-7814 in Spokane Valley.

Typical client: Parr said the majority of the clinic’s patients have been court-ordered into the program because of driving-under-the-influence charges.

How to help: Since the clinic is a for-profit entity, it doesn’t take donations or volunteers.

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