Given its proximity to Bellevue, Newport Hills is struggling with a bit of a substance abuse problem itself.
But thankfully, this neighborhood (which has nearly 3,000 residents) has plenty of addiction resources to help people get sober.
This guide takes a closer look at some of the most beneficial resources in the regional. From overdose help to professional treatment options, this article has everything you need. We’ve even compiled some AA and NA meeting schedules to help you find a support group in your area!
Read on to learn more:
The original 12-step program, Alcoholics Anonymous began all the way back in 1935. And since then, it’s grown to become one of the largest, most recognizable support groups in the entire world.
Part of it has to do with just how accessible AA really is. Meetings are free to attend, open to all, and are widely available all over the country. And in the Newport Hills area, there are plenty happening every single day.
Wake Up Daily
Sundays at 6:00 AM
Alano Club of the Eastside
12302 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98005
Sharing the Legacy
Sundays at 10:00 AM
Hunts Point Town Hall
3000 Hunts Point Road
Bellevue, WA 98004
Steppin’ Up
Sundays at 7:00 PM
Grace Lutheran
9625 Northeast 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
Nameless Bunch of Drunks
Monday at 7:00 AM
Bellevue Christian Reformed Church
1221 148th Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, WA 98007
Eastside AM Reflections
Monday at 9:30 AM
Alano Club of the Eastside
12302 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98005
Last Call Hoot Owl Meeting
Monday at Midnight
Alano Club of the Eastside
12302 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98005
Eastside Women’s Meeting
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
Church of the Resurrection
15220 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Newport Daytimers
Wednesday at 9:30 AM
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
14230 SE Newport Way
Bellevue, WA 98006
Tukwila Early Birds
Thursday at 6:30 AM
IHOP
610 Rainier Avenue South
Renton, WA 98057
Afternooners
Thursday at 2:00 PM
Alano Club of the Eastside
12302 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98005
Ladies Step-Study Meeting
Friday at 10:00 AM
Church of the Resurrection
15220 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Serenity Break
Friday at Noon
Bellevue Christian Reformed
1221 148th Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, WA 98007
Highland Happy Hour
Friday at 6:00 PM
Highland Covenant
15022 Bel-Red Road
Bellevue, WA 98007
Eastside Men’s Group
Saturday at 8:30 AM
Aldersgate Methodist
Church
14230 Southeast Newport Way
Bellevue, WA 98006
Women’s Saturday Steps
Saturday at 8:30 AM
Eastgate Congressional
Church
15318 Southeast Newport Way
Bellevue, WA 98006
Grapevine Group
Saturday at 2:00 PM
Alano Club of the Eastside
12302 NE 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
AA Speakers Meeting East
Saturday at 8:30 PM
Bellevue Christian Reformed
1221 148th Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, WA 98007
Another Anonymous group, Narcotics Anonymous is another 12-step program designed to apply to any type of addiction, not just alcoholism. So whether someone has a problem with heroin, crack, meth, alcohol, or all four combined, NA will welcome them with open arms.
And just like Alcoholics Anonymous, NA’s 12 steps towards sobriety can be a vital part of any recovery plan. Plus, there are tons of NA meetings in the Newport Hills area too.
Eastside Alano Club
Sunday at 10:30 AM
12302 NE 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98005-3116
Map
Open
Cherry Fellowship Hall
Sunday at 6:00 PM
2701 East Cherry Street
Seattle, WA 98122
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Sunday at 7:00 PM
4315 129th Place Southeast
Bellevue, WA 98006
Fremont Baptist Church
Monday at 12:00 PM
717 North 36th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Avalon Place
Monday at 5:00 PM
2988 Southwest Avalon Way
Seattle, WA 98126
Holly Park Community Church
Monday at 7:00 PM
4308 South Othello Street
Seattle, WA 98118
Central Lutheran Church
Monday at 7:00 PM
1710 11th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
Bethany United Church of Christ
Tuesday at 7:30 PM
6230 Beacon Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98108
Kirkland Congregational Church
Tuesday at 7:30 PM
106 5th Avenue
Kirkland, WA 98033
Church By The Side of the Road
Tuesday at 7:30 PM
3455 South 148th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168
Fremont Baptist Church
Wednesday at 12:00 PM
717 North 36th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Kirkland Congregational Church
Wednesday at 7:30 PM
106 5th Avenue
Kirkland, WA 98033
Admiral Congregational Church
Thursday at 7:00 PM
4320 Southwest Hill
Seattle, WA 98116
Life Community Church
Thursday at 7:30 PM
232 5th Avenue South
Kirkland, WA 98033
Fremont Baptist Church
Friday at 12:00 PM
717 North 36th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Recovery Cafe
Friday at 6:00 PM
2022 Boren Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Overlake Park Presbyterian Church of Bellevue
Friday at 8:00 PM
1836 156th Avenue North East
Bellevue, WA 98007
Recovery Cafe
Saturday at 10:00 AM
2022 Boren Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Cherry Fellowship Hall
Saturday at 10:30 AM
2701 East Cherry Street
Seattle, WA 98122
IHOP Restaurant
Saturday at 3:30 PM
610 Rainier Avenue South
Renton, WA 98057
Admiral Congregational Church
Saturday at 7:00 PM
4320 Southwest Hill
Seattle, WA 98116
Alcoholism isn’t just detrimental to the addict themselves. It can also destroy relationships with family members, friends, and even associates. And for them, there’s another 12-step support group to help keep them happy, healthy, and safe.
It’s called Al-Anon. And it can be a vital source of healing for anyone hurt by another person’s alcoholism.
Coal Creek South Bellevue AFG
Monday 7:30 PM
Newport Covenant Church
12800 SE Coal Creek Pkwy, Bellevue, WA, 98006, USA
First Floor,Main Church
1.2 miles away
Newport Study AFG
Wednesday 8:00 PM
St Margaret's Episcopal Church
4228 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA, 98006, USA
Follow signs to meeting room in basement
1.4 miles away
Handicap Access
Parents For Serenity AFG
Monday 7:30 PM
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
8501 SE 40th St, Mercer Island, WA, 98040, USA
2.7 miles away
Beginners
Parents
Handicap Access
Bellevue Lake Hills AFG
Thursday 7:30 PM
St Andrews Church
2650 148th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, USA
Alateen at same location
3.1 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Friday Nooners AFG
Friday 12:00 PM
St Andrews Lutheran Church
2650 148th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, USA
3.1 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Monday Nooners AFG
Monday 12:00 PM
Saint Andrews Lutheran Church
2650 148th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, USA
3.1 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Beginners
Handicap Access
Renton Tuesday Morning AFG
Tuesday 10:00 AM
First United Methodist Church
2201 NE 4th St, Renton, WA, 98056, USA
4.3 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Renton Saturday Morning AFG
Saturday 10:30 AM
Valley Church
16431 SE Renton Issaquah Rd, Renton, WA, 98059, USA
Room #207
4.4 miles away
Search For Serenity AFG
Saturday 10:30 AM
Alano Club of Eastside
12302 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA, 98005, USA
4.7 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Beginners
Handicap Access
Sunday Nooners AFG
Sunday 12:00 PM
Alano Club of the Eastside
12302 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA, 98005, USA
4.7 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Renton Fourth Step Study AFG
Saturday 10:00 AM
Pritchard Hall
99 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA, 98057, USA
4.7 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Renton Monday Night AFG
Monday 7:00 PM
Pritchard Hall
99 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA, 98057, USA
4.7 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Renton Thursday Night AFG
Thursday 7:30 PM
St Lukes Episcopal Church
99 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA, 98057, USA
Meets in Prichard hall
4.7 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Beginners
Tuesday Night Living The Legacies AFG
Tuesday 7:00 PM
Prichard Hall
99 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA, 98057, USA
4.7 miles away
The youth version of Al-Anon, Alateen helps connect younger victims of another person’s over-drinking. By getting together with others around the same age, it allows for a much more comfortable atmosphere. And in turn, members are more likely to share their personal stories and open up to receive the support they so desperately need.
West Seattle Alateen
Mondays at 7:00 PM
Tibbetts United Methodist Church
3940 41st Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98116
Age range: 13-18
Courage to Be Me Alateen
Wednesdays at 8:00 PM
Queen Anne Lutheran Church
2400 8th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119
Age range: 12-20
Discovering Choices Alateen
Thursdays at 2:45 PM
Poulsbo Middle School
2003 Northeast Hostmark Street
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Age range: 11-15
Like Al-Anon, Nar-Anon is aimed at supporting friends and family members of addicts. But unlike Al-Anon, Nar-Anon is open to all forms of substance abuse, not just problem drinking.
There aren't quite as many meetings as other 12-step groups. But even still, there is still a surprising number in the area.
The Next Step
Mondays at 7:00 PM
Grace Lutheran Church
22975 24th Ave. S
Des Moines, Washington 98198
Hope Lives Here
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church
13047 Greenwood Ave. North
Seattle, Washington 98133
Serenity Trail
Thursdays at 7:00 PM
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
4228 Factoria Blvd.
Bellevue, WA 98006
Many people who grow up in an alcoholic home have lingering problems that persist well into adulthood. For these individuals, there’s Adult Children of Alcoholics, or ACoA. It’s a free 12-step program that’s open to all.
12-step groups aren’t the only ones that offer its members support in overcoming addiction. In fact, there are plenty of other alternatives to look into. SMART Recovery is without a doubt one of the most popular.
This support group takes more of a non-spiritual approach to recovery while still providing actionable strategies and techniques for maintaining sobriety.
LGBTQ SMART
Mondays at 5:15 PM
2215 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98402
Seattle SMART Meeting
Thursdays at 6:00 PM
425 Harvard Avenue East
Seattle, Washington 98102
Despite just how many local support groups there are nearby, not everyone will be able to make it to these in-person meetings. Maybe they don’t quite mesh with their schedule. Or maybe they just can’t seem to find a ride.
No matter what the problem is, there are still other places to go for support. And online support groups are some of the most flexible options.
These support groups may take place over email, in real-time chat rooms, or even through online video calls. It depends entirely on the specific group.
But in the end, if you have an internet connection and a smart device/computer, you can still get support no matter where you’re at:
Addiction can impact so many aspects of a person’s life. It can destroy personal relationships, ravage their finances, and sabotage their careers. But one of the most destructive effects of addiction is the risk of overdose.
Overdoses can have lifelong repercussions including permanent brain damage or organ failure. And on top of that, they can and often do result in death.
And in the United States, overdoses have become so problematic and widespread that they’re now the number one killer of individuals under the age of 50.
In 2017 alone, more than 72,000 Americans died from a drug overdose.
And the problem is getting worse and worse with each passing year.
It’s critical, then, that you know how to spot the signs of an overdose and how to help treat it effectively. Because today, you’re more likely than ever to encounter one.
Identifying an overdose isn’t quite as easy as many people think. Part of the problem is that the symptoms are so varied between different drug types. That’s why it’s so important to know the signs of each.
Below are some of the most notable signs of an overdose for the most commonly abused drugs today:
Prescription Opioids – One of the main drivers of the current opioid epidemic, prescription painkillers like OxyContin and Vicodin are widely abused and highly addictive. They can also be quite deadly. Below are some of the most notable signs of an overdose.
Cocaine – A popular club drug and one of the most widely-known drugs to date, the signs of an overdose on this cocaine could include:
Alcohol: Alcohol is legal, sure, but it can also be quite deadly when abused. Here are some of the signs of alcohol poisoning to watch out for:
Crystal Meth – Highly addictive, especially potent, and quite terrifying, crystal meth is also incredibly dangerous. Some signs of a meth overdose include:
Benzodiazepines – These prescription drugs are usually used to treat mood disorders like depression or anxiety. But today, they’ve become more popular among recreational drug users than ever. An overdose on benzos may include symptoms like:
Heroin – Heroin is without a doubt one of the most notorious street drugs today. And signs of a heroin overdose usually include:
AIRWAYS AND LUNGS
EYES, EARS, NOSE, AND THROAT
HEART AND BLOOD
SKIN
STOMACH AND INTESTINES
NERVOUS SYSTEM
The first thing to do after identifying an overdose is to call 911 immediately. If you must leave the victim alone to do so, place them into the recovery position. This position will reduce the risk of deadly complications.
The 911 operators may ask you questions to assess the situation, such as:
Answer these questions as honestly and accurately as possible to ensure the victim’s safety.
Once the ambulance arrives, the EMTs will take over. They may administer overdose-revering drugs like naloxone.
The key is to contact help quickly and to provide the most accurate information possible.
The Bellevue area is home to several fantastic drug detox programs. If you’re looking to get sober, these are great resources for you. These facilities will help you get all of the drugs or alcohol out of your system.
When a person drinks heavily or abuses drugs for a long time, their body becomes dependent on that substance. It becomes hard for them to quit. When they do try to stop using, they typically go into withdrawal. Drug and alcohol withdrawals are notoriously unpleasant.
Typically, addicts experience a number of withdrawal symptoms when they cease use. Sometimes, these are mild symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Other times, withdrawal symptoms are more severe. In extreme cases, withdrawal can be fatal.
So, it’s important that addicts seek professional help before trying to quit drugs. By checking into an addiction treatment facility, they’ll have access to doctors who ensure their comfort and safety throughout the process.
Ready to get sober? Learn about the Medical Detox program at Northpoint Evergreen!
Medical detox is the process of withdrawing under a doctor’s supervision. This is the withdrawal method recommended by most addiction specialists.
There are several benefits to medical detox, including:
Quitting cold turkey isn’t always a good approach. Addicts may need to wean off their drug of choice slowly. Doctors will create a course of action for detoxing in the safest possible manner.
Some addicts benefit from taking anti-addiction medications like Vivitrol. In a professional detox program, a doctor will assess your situation and determine whether these medications might help you through the withdrawal process.
One of the hardest parts about withdrawals is making it through without relapsing. After all, it’s easy to reach out for a fix when symptoms get tough. In a professional detox facility, however, you’ll have no access to drugs or alcohol, which makes it easier to keep going.
Bellevue is also home to a number of drug and alcohol rehab programs. These programs help addicts transition back into a sober lifestyle. Through therapy, counseling, and other resources, they give recovering addicts the tools to thrive in sobriety.
Some people believe that all you need to get sober is to quit using. But that’s not the case. In order to stay sober, you have to learn how to fight cravings and cope with stress in a healthy way. Rehab can teach you how to do these things.
Check out these drug rehab success rates for further information. While rehab doesn’t work for everyone, it helps many people achieve the sobriety they’re seeking.
There are a few different types of drug rehab programs near Newport Hills. Each type is designed for different clients with different needs and lifestyles.
There are inpatient rehab programs, for example, which are live-in facilities. Almost like sleep away camps, they house addicts who are working through recovery. Patients spend their days in one-on-one therapy sessions and group support meetings. At night, they relax, read, and converse with other recovering addicts.
There are also outpatient and intensive outpatient rehab programs (IOPs). These are non-residential programs. Instead of living in the facility, patients live at home but attend individual and group therapy sessions during the day. Then, they’re free to leave for school, work, or to spend time with family.
Outpatient rehab works best for parents, students, and professionals who can’t leave their responsibilities behind to seek treatment. However, it’s up to the patient to avoid the temptation to relapse while off-campus.
Northpoint Evergreen Bellevue is less than 10 minutes away from Newport Hills. We are here for you and able to meet all of your needs!
More interested in an inpatient program? Check out the Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab programs at Northpoint Washington!
In some areas, detox and rehab are very expensive. But, there are many free and low-cost options for addicts in Washington State.
At Evergreen Northpoint, we believe that every addict should have access to the help they need. That’s why we work with a variety of different health insurance providers to provide affordable treatment.
Here are a few of the health insurance providers in our network:
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As you can see, there are so many different addiction resources to choose from in Newport Hills.
And when it comes time to partner with a specific facility in the area, the absolute best choice for treatment is Northpoint the Evergreen in Bellevue.
Our nationally accredited facility is proud to offer the highest quality alcohol and drug rehab services in the Bellevue, WA area. Our programs are individualized to meet the needs of each patient, and our varied therapy offerings make sure we find the right approach that works for you.
However, our Intensive Outpatient Program isn’t right for everyone. Talking to an addiction professional can help you determine your specific needs when it comes to recovery.
In the end, we’d love to help you down your road to recovery – whether that means working with you directly, providing a referral to another facility, or just helping you with insurance questions. So, give us a call today for more information on how to get started.
Addiction doesn’t have to be a lifelong struggle. And we can help.
Our admissions coordinators are here to help you get started with treatment the right way. They'll verify your health insurance, help set up travel arrangements, and make sure your transition into treatment is smooth and hassle-free.
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