FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s)
Where is Olalla Guest Lodge?
We are located about five miles east of Highway 16 on the Kitsap Peninsula between Gig Harbor and Port Orchard. We overlook the water with views of Mt. Rainier. We are located away from the daily hustle and bustle of city living so our patients can re-focus their energy towards healing and self-restoration.
How big is the facility?
The campus is located on about 12 acres, most of it large fields that invite wildlife, such as deer to graze on the grass. We have a main administration building which houses the clinical offices and our large classroom, a dining room, another classroom building and two dormitories (one for the men and one for the women). The setting is very peaceful, with lots of trees and wildlife to enjoy. We have capacity for 47 residents.
Can I smoke at Olalla Guest Lodge?
Yes, however, only in designated smoking areas and not in the buildings. For patients seeking to quit using nicotine, information and resources are made available.
Is Olalla Guest Lodge a locked facility?
No, the residents are here all on a voluntary basis and may leave at anytime.
Do you take adolescents?
Yes, Adolescent treatment protocol overview for Gig Harbor Counseling, each patient will have a completed assessment and recommendations prior to engaging in services. This assessment must be completed by a State licensed agency and by a certified Chemical Dependency Professional.
If the patient is in need of chemical dependency / substance abuse treatment, the following phases of treatment may be offered, depending upon the ASAM and DSMIV criteria / recommended treatment parameters. read more
What do you do there?
Lectures, group therapy, education films, treatment planning sessions with a counselor and assignments to complete make up the bulk of the time here. Patients have time without structured activities to reflect on their recovery, walk the campus fitness trail, meditate, read, complete assignments, and journal. There is a daily schedule of activities, routine chores to do (such as tidying your room, laundry, etc.), meetings to attend in the evening and family visiting on the weekends. We also have yoga twice per week, plus acupuncture too. We have a basketball court, volleyball, horse-shoes, plus board/card games to keep you busy during your free time.
How long is your residential program?
The path of recovery is ongoing and is unique to each individual. We offer a 21 to 28-day program for those who have never been in residential treatment before and meet the criteria for this level of care; however, each patient is unique and might require more/less care than other patients. Recovery is a lifelong experience, and as such, patients may be referred on for additional care to address other issues, expand knowledge in another type of treatment setting, need a medical care referral, etc.
What is your recovery rate?
Recovery from addiction is difficult and it is not easy to accurately measure “success.” In the surveys we receive back from our former patients, the data shows that many of our patients stay sober the first year. Some may struggle that first year, but regain sobriety and attain long-term recovery. It is important to note addiction needs to be viewed as any other life-threatening illness—relapse does not signify failure. How one’s quality of life has improved, such as their health, employment, legal, financial, family relations, spiritual, etc. are all indicators of success and if that person continues to focus on recovery and commit to long-term sobriety, the HOPE for recovery remains.
Please call us for more information: 1-800-882-6201
