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Northpoint Seattle is an outpatient rehab & treatment facility designed to help our clients overcome Located in Seattle, WA.
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Northpoint Seattle is a state-of-the-art, comfortable, and modern outpatient rehab facility designed to help our clients get the help they need to overcome addiction.

02/03/2026

When your nervous system has been trained on chaos, calm can feel wrong.

Recovery can bring a strange craving for intensity—not because you want to go back, but because it’s familiar to your body, and our nervous system often confuses familiarity with safety.

Quiet days might feel empty. Boring. Uneventful.

That doesn’t mean nothing is happening. It means regulation is learning to take the wheel.

Progress isn’t only the big breakthroughs or emotional moments.
Sometimes it’s choosing the same healthy thing again.
Sometimes it’s not chasing things just for an emotional high.
Sometimes it’s just staying consistent on a day that feels… fine.

Those days matter.
They’re the ones that build something sustainable.

01/31/2026

As Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month comes to a close, we’re reminded why this work matters.

Hearing from our alumni—people who chose courage, connection, and change—fills us with so much gratitude. Recovery isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing up, asking for support, and taking one step at a time. We’re honored to walk alongside brave individuals as they build healthier, more hopeful lives. 💙

Take a look at this alumni testimonial, read by Megan, one of our incredible Alumni Coordinators.

01/29/2026

Early recovery often brings unexpected physical and emotional experiences as the nervous system begins to stabilize. While uncomfortable, these shifts are frequently markers of healing in motion.

You might notice:

🍬Sugar Cravings - or craving foods you’ve never liked. This is a sign of dopamine and blood sugar stabilization, not a lack of willpower.

🔋 Energy rollercoaster - one day you’re oddly energized, the next deep fatigue. Your nervous system is recalibrating and relearning how to fuel without substances.

🔁 Emotional whiplash - mood swings, increased sensitivity, even feeling like life is “backwards,” or harder than it was during your addiction. Substances blunt emotions, now you’re experiencing them in raw form.

😕 Feeling bored or unsure of who you are - recovery isn’t just about changing a behavior, it’s about building a lifestyle that works.

🌪️ Craving chaos or missing intensity - our nervous systems can confuse familiarity with safety, thinking that it needs the instability that came with addiction.

Consistency and connection matter most during this phase. Keep engaging with your recovery plan, maintain support, and continue doing what’s working — progress is built over time.

01/27/2026

Life after treatment can feel unfamiliar — even when the work you did was meaningful. Once the structure of care shifts, many people find themselves asking, “What now?”

Habits are often hardest to change because the brain is wired to repeat what’s familiar. That doesn’t disappear when treatment ends. Whether you completed residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient therapy, building new habits is what helps recovery translate into real-life stability.

These habits aren’t about doing everything “right.” They’re about creating daily practices that support your mental health, strengthen connection, and make space for continued growth — one choice at a time. 💙

01/21/2026

During Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, much of the spotlight often falls on residential care—and for good reason. But an essential part of the treatment continuum deserves recognition too: outpatient.

Outpatient programs are sometimes misunderstood as a “step-down” or a referral pathway. But in reality, they are clinically intentional, stand-alone levels of care that meet people where they are. They play a unique and critical role by helping individuals integrate recovery into their daily lives.

Instead of stepping away from your responsibilities, outpatient care helps you practice recovery within them—going to work or school, showing up for family, and learning how to navigate triggers as they actually happen. This isn’t about pressing pause on life; it’s about learning how to live it differently.

It also centers community. Group therapy and peer connection reduce isolation and reinforce that healing happens alongside others who understand the process. Recovery isn’t meant to be done alone, and outpatient care ensures support extends beyond the therapy room.

Most importantly, outpatient treatment creates space to dig into the why behind substance use—addressing underlying patterns, stressors, and emotional drivers, not just the symptoms. This depth of work is what supports sustainable, long-term change.

This month, we honor all paths to healing—and the many ways recovery can take root and grow.

01/13/2026

In our program, healing happens through movement, creativity, connection, and real-world experiences. From yoga and expressive therapies to community support and off-site activities, each piece plays a role in supporting the whole person—not just the diagnosis.

Lasting recovery is built by practicing life, not escaping it. With regular connection to the community throughout treatment and support for building a plan upon completion, our goal is to make transition into day to day life easier and filled with momentum.

01/09/2026

Addiction doesn’t come from having a “certain personality” or being “destined” by genetics alone. It’s far more complex—and far more human—than that.

We understand addiction as the result of multiple, overlapping factors:

🧬 Biological: brain chemistry, genetics, chronic pain

🧠 Psychological: stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, or coping patterns

💬 Social: relationships, environment, access to substances, cultural norms, and life pressures

And sometimes, addiction begins in ways people don’t expect. A past surgery or injury can introduce pain medications that were taken exactly as prescribed—yet still lead to dependence. In these cases, the typical “risk factors” people associate with addiction may not be obvious at all.

This is why addiction can affect anyone. It’s not about weakness or willpower—it’s about how life experiences, health, and environment intersect over time.

At Northpoint, we move beyond myths and focus on whole-person care, meeting each individual with understanding, evidence-based treatment, and compassion—because recovery starts with seeing the full picture.

01/08/2026

If you could write a note to your past self about treatment, what would you say?

Sometimes the things we needed to hear most are the same words that can encourage someone else today. Share if you feel comfortable 🤍

01/06/2026

Many people still picture substance use treatment through an outdated lens -rigid, clinical, or one-size-fits-all. That’s no longer the reality.

January is Substance-Use Treatment Month, and we want to dispel the myths, highlight the benefits, and reduce the confusion around navigating treatment.

Today’s treatment is person-centered, therapeutic, and rooted in healing. It’s no longer just for severe or long-term cases of addiction, but recognizes that addiction affects everyone differently and at many levels. Substance use doesn’t exist in a vacuum — it’s often connected to stress, trauma, mental health, relationships, environment, and the ways people have learned to cope.

Modern programs are built around connection and dignity, meeting people where they are rather than forcing them into a mold. Care plans are individualized. Voices are heard. Progress isn’t measured by perfection, but by insight, growth, and skill-building.

Treatment now focuses on helping people understand themselves — not just their substance use. It’s about developing emotional awareness, healthier coping strategies, and a sense of safety that makes real change possible.

Recovery isn’t about being “fixed.”

It’s about being supported, understood, and empowered.

12/31/2025

✨ The New Year is often framed around parties, champagne, and late nights—but for those in recovery, it’s also a powerful opportunity to celebrate clarity, growth, and intention ✨

Celebrating sober doesn’t mean missing out. It means choosing moments that align with your well-being:

✅ Create a new tradition—game nights, movie marathons, or a midnight walk
✅ Spend time with people who support your recovery
✅ Reflect on how far you’ve come and set intentions that honor your healing
✅ Have an exit plan and boundaries if you attend social gatherings

Choosing sobriety on New Year’s Eve is choosing yourself—your health, your future, and your freedom. However you celebrate, know that you’re not alone, and every sober moment is worth celebrating 💚

12/30/2025

Year-end reflection can be a helpful tool in recovery — when it’s done with intention and compassion. Instead of evaluating the year through a lens of perfection, try approaching reflection as a way to build awareness and insight. 🤔

Here’s a simple way to reflect without self-judgment:

1️⃣ Set the tone - Choose a quiet moment and remind yourself: this isn’t about grading your recovery — it’s about understanding it.

2️⃣ Ask supportive questions - Instead of focusing on what went “wrong,” try asking:
“What helped me stay grounded this year?”
“When did I reach out for support, and what did I learn from that?”
“What triggers or patterns became clearer to me?”
“What strengths showed up, even during difficult moments?”

3️⃣ Notice, don’t criticize - If something feels uncomfortable, practice naming it without judgment. Awareness is progress.

4️⃣ Carry the insights forward - Use what you learn to inform the year ahead — not to shame the year behind.

Recovery reflection isn’t about perfection. It’s about learning, adjusting, and continuing forward with honesty and self-compassion.

12/26/2025

As the year comes to a close, many of us naturally pause to reflect—on what we’ve overcome, what we’ve learned, and what we want to carry forward into the next chapter ➡️

In recovery, one of the most powerful things to reflect on (and recommit to) is community. Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in shared stories, in accountability, in encouragement on hard days, and in celebrating progress—big and small—together.

The holiday season often reminds us how much connection matters, but that need doesn’t end when the decorations come down. As we look ahead to the new year, making community a priority can be a meaningful goal: staying connected to peers, showing up for support groups, reaching out when things feel heavy, and allowing others to walk alongside you in recovery.

No matter where you are in your journey, you don’t have to do it alone. Let the year ahead be one where connection, support, and shared growth are part of the foundation.

03/21/2023

Northpoint is proud to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Krista Gilbert, PhD, LMFT.

As a 20-year veteran in behavioral health, Krista brings expertise that will allow Northpoint to further its clinical excellence, outcomes and operations.

The Northpoint team is so excited to have Krista by our side to do the great work of saving lives and restoring relationships. Welcome, Krista!

03/09/2023

March is Happy Social Work Month, !

We appreciate all the social workers employed by Northpoint, Imagine, and within our communities!

03/08/2023

International Women's Day is today. This is a reminder that women are powerful leaders, wise healers, and path-makers ✊

03/06/2023

On the podcast, Cassie highlights how suffering is the cause of saying one thing and doing another. Once we choose a direction to align what we do and say, things eventually get a lot easier.

https://youtu.be/ThXn5RRrVA4?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_7tno5axxb4

03/03/2023

Moving your body is such an essential part of the recovery process. Our inpatient programs focus on movement in the form of regular yoga, trainer-led outings to the gym (weightlifting, HIIT, Crossfit, etc.), nature walks when the weather permits, and online workout subscriptions.

02/28/2023

Grieving is a natural part of recovery. Northpoint counselor Cassie sheds more light on how giving up drugs and drinking is a lifestyle but is necessary to give up to save your life. Listen to the No Way But North Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThXn5RRrVA4&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_3mka5xk27g

02/15/2023

Grief is a big part of the recovery process, and it often gets overlooked. We sat down with Northpoint counselor Cassie to teach us why we feel conflicted when changing our old habits.

👉Check out the most recent No Way But North podcast episode by visiting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThXn5RRrVA4&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_fznduwsdr8

02/14/2023

We love our staff, patients, community partners, and the work that we do. Happy Valentine's day from your Northpoint family! 💚

02/11/2023

🏈Alcohol is a common factor in most Super Bowl celebrations. This can pose a challenge if you’re a football fan in recovery.

For some, navigating social anxiety or just starting out in sobriety social events can cause a great deal of stress. Northpoint has a few tips to help you enjoy Super Bowl Sunday sober.

👉Swipe and save to keep your Super Bowl sober

Have a safe weekend!

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06/18/2021

After taking a break from podcasting due to COVID, No Way but North is Back with some new and exciting content!

We are introducing a new segment that we would love your help with. We will be taking questions on treatment, addiction, or the miracles of recovery and our hosts Cooper Lyons and Big Jon Meldrum will discuss your questions and topics on the podcast!

You can ask your questions by leaving a voicemail at 208-810-2699 or emailing our team at nowaybutnorth@northpointrecovery.com.*

We look forward to discussing the topics YOU want to hear.

*All questions will remain anonymous

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