Ryther provides a broad array of programs designed to address the individual needs of adolescents
using drugs and/or alcohol and their families, as well as those with co-occurring mental health issues.
Click on the links below to learn about Ryther’s outpatient and inpatient programs and assessment options.
Treatment:
Ryther's Adolescent Program Treating Co-occurring Disorders
Ryther’s new co-occurring outpatient treatment program for adolescents and young adults
with substance use and mental health issues including ADHD, depression and anxiety.
Level I Outpatient Chemical Dependency Treatment
For adolescents with substance abuse.
Ryther’s Inpatient Treatment for Adolescent Boys
For adolescent boys with substance abuse as well as those with a co-occurring mental
health diagnosis.
Assessments:
Outpatient Psychiatric, Substance Abuse and Mental heath Assessment
Standard Drug and Alcohol Assessments
Ryther's Adolescent Program
Ryther’s new co-occurring outpatient treatment program is for adolescents and young adults with
substance use and mental health issues. Our program is designed based on the latest research to
identify and treat depression, anxiety and ADHD in adolescents with substance use. Treatment is
guided by a child and adolescent psychiatrist experienced with adolescents and substance use and
clinicians trained and experienced in mental health and substance use. The first step is a thorough
assessment. See description below.
Outpatient Psychiatric, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Assessment
The first three sessions of the Ryther Adolescent Program encompass a thorough assessment
followed by 12 individual counseling sessions over a three month period. Sessions take place
at Ryther’s Meridian Office, located at 10303 Meridian Avenue North in Northgate.
- Thorough assessment for mental health and substance use completed by clinicians who are
expert in treating adolescents and their families.
- Recommendations guided by the latest research on adolescent brain development, mental
health and substance use treatment.
- May be able to bill your insurance.
Ryther Adolescent Program Treatment Description
- Ready access to a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Research has shown that early
and ongoing treatment for any present psychiatric disorder decreases the substance
use disorder.
- Treatment designed to reward the adolescent for successes and improve the chances
for those successes.
- Ongoing monitoring with urine toxicology.
- Focused on reducing and eliminating dangerous use. Losing 10% of the ability to
understand visual spatial problems (girls) or attention (boys) is a high price to pay
for binge drinking.
- Evening and some Saturday appointments available.
- Individual treatment provided by clinicians trained in mental health and substance
use treatment.
- A 12 week program addressing substance use with depression, anxiety or ADHD that
can be adapted to address the adolescent and their families’ individual needs.
- Ongoing after-care for teens and their families after completion of treatment.
- Fulfills requirement for level I outpatient chemical dependency treatment.
- May be able to bill your insurance.
For information please call 206.422.5207.
Download the Ryther Adolescent Program PDF here.
Standard Drug and Alcohol Assessments
A targeted assessment for adolescent substance use disorders.
- Fulfills school and legally based requirement for an alcohol/drug assessment.
- Performed by Masters Level clinicians with training in substance use disorders
and mental health.
- Includes a urine toxicology screen.
- $150 (may be able to bill your insurance).
- Appointments generally available within a week.
- Will screen for complicating mental health factors and refer as needed.
Contact Kathy Connelly, LICSW at 206.517.0260 or email
kathyc@ryther.org.
Download flyer in PDF format: here.
Level I Outpatient Chemical Dependency Treatment
- Individualized treatment provided by Masters Level clinicians trained in substance abuse
and mental health.
- Meets all requirements for level I chemical dependency treatment.
- Some evening hours available.
- May be able to bill your insurance.
- Will provide treatment/appropriate referral for issues complicating chemical dependency.
Contact Kathy Connelly, LICSW at 206-517-0260 or email
kathyc@ryther.org
Download the Assessment Flyer PDF here.
Ryther’s Inpatient Treatment for Adolescent Boys
- Abstinence based residential inpatient treatment program designed specifically for adolescent
boys with substance use and a mental health issue.
- Proven track record of working effectively with youth who have not been successful in other
programs or who are transitioning from a different level of care.
- Variable length of stay program designed to meet individual needs.
- Home-like environment with family style meals in an open chalet style cottage, situated on a
ten acre campus with playfields, covered sports complex, rock climbing wall and Challenge Course.
- Individual daily sessions with Licensed Chemical Dependency Professionals or Trainees.
- Small program, with 11 teens maximum at any one time, and a 1:3 staff to client ratio.
- Comprehensive family involvement including weekly visitation, family counseling, monthly Family
Day programs, and other support provided by Masters level Case Managers and Therapists.
- Regular physical education, health classes, therapeutic art programs and school credits available
through integration with Seattle Public Schools.
- Youth Level II Secure Intensive Inpatient Facility certification by the Department of Behavioral
Health and Recovery Services.
- Licensed as a Residential Treatment Facility by the Washington State Department of Health,
and accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Service for Family & Children (COA).
- Professional Staff include:
- Two full time Masters or PhD level Case Managers.
- Chemical Dependency Professional or Trainee for every client.
- Board certified Psychiatrist, serving as Medical Director, providing
psychiatric assessments and medication management.
- Licensed on–staff Psychologist for consultation and clinical supervision of staff.
- One full time Masters level coordinator for the Experiential Learning component.
Contact Jennifer Schlueter, MSW at 206.517.0249 or at jennifers@ryther.org
Download the Inpatient Flyer PDF here. Download
Ryther Inpatient Program Application PDF here.
After printing the application and related materials, please fill out completely and mail to:
Ryther Child Center, ATTN: CD Admissions, 2400 NE 95th St, Seattle, WA, 98115 or fax
application to 206-525-9795.
For more information, or to request an application be mailed to you, please contact
our Admission Coordinator at (206) 517-0249 or email admissions at
CDAdmissions@ryther.org.
Ryther accepts a variety of payment sources, including Private Insurance, Self Pay, DSHS Medical
Coupons, DASA Funding, and CDDA.
