Core Programs for Women's Recovery
Awakenings by the Sea provides an integrated continuum of care designed to support women at the most critical stages of their recovery. From medically managed detox to highly structured residential care, each program is delivered in a safe, compassionate, and gender-specific environment to foster healing and empowerment.
Typical Length: Varies by need
The first step for many, detox provides 24/7 nursing and medical supervision to manage withdrawal symptoms safely and comfortably. This crucial phase prepares clients to fully engage in the therapeutic aspects of the residential program.
Minimum Stay: 30 Days
The residential program is the cornerstone of treatment, where women live on-site in an intimate, 18-bed home. It features a structured schedule of individual counseling, group therapy, family programs, and holistic activities like yoga and beach walks, all designed to build a strong foundation for lasting sobriety.
Environment & Accommodations
Awakenings by the Sea offers a unique healing environment in a comfortable, house-like setting just steps from the ocean in Seaside, OR. Designed to be a warm and intimate space, the facility fosters a sense of safety, community, and tranquility. With a maximum capacity of only 18 women, the center ensures a high staff-to-client ratio and personalized attention. The entire program is dedicated to women, creating a supportive atmosphere where clients can focus on their recovery without distractions.
Clients live together in a comfortable home, creating a personal and less clinical atmosphere that promotes peer support and community.
All rooms are shared between two clients, fostering accountability, friendship, and the development of healthy sober relationships.
The entire environment, from housing to therapy groups, is exclusively for women, ensuring a safe space to address sensitive issues.
Policies & Rules
This is not a locked facility, and treatment is voluntary. However, clients are not permitted to leave the property without staff supervision.
Medication-Assisted Treatment, including Suboxone, is permitted. The clinical team works with each client to determine the appropriate medical plan.
Smoking and vaping are permitted for clients in designated outdoor areas during scheduled break times.
Clients undergo a 7-day electronics blackout. Afterward, phone use is allowed for 1 hour on weekdays and 2 hours on weekends.
Family involvement is encouraged through therapy. On-site family visits are permitted on Saturdays after the initial 7-day blackout period.
To ensure safety, items like non-prescribed drugs, alcohol, weapons, revealing clothing, and outside food/drinks are strictly prohibited.
Program & Treatment
Learn about the program structure, therapy types, and treatment model.
They are Oregon's only ASAM-accredited and CARF-certified substance abuse treatment center, designed exclusively for women by a Betty Ford clinical veteran. It is an intentionally small program in a seaside location, ensuring a high professional-to-client ratio and personalized care.
They offer Detox, Residential Treatment, and an Aftercare Program.
Their individualized approach considers and treats "co-occurring mental health conditions" simultaneously with substance use disorders using an integrated care model.
They use evidence-based group therapy, personalized individual counseling, comprehensive family healing programs, 12-step recovery meetings, educational workshops, therapeutic assignments, EMDR, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
The core program is evidence-based. However, 12-Step meetings are offered daily and are an integrated part of the recovery process for those who find them beneficial.
No, the program is clinically focused and not faith-based, making it suitable for individuals of all belief systems and backgrounds.
Awakenings by the Sea was founded and has been offering services since 2012.
Cost & Admission
Find answers about costs, insurance, and what's required for admission.
Costs vary. Self-pay estimates are: $23,400 for a 30-day residential stay (including detox). The second month is estimated at $18,900, and the third month is $15,900. It is best to call for an exact quote based on your needs.
They are a private, out-of-network facility and do not accept Medicaid. They work with most PPO and POS insurance plans, including First Choice, Cigna, Aetna, United Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and TriWest.
Yes, medically supervised detoxification is offered and included as part of their residential program, ensuring a safe start to the recovery process.
Yes, the center offers Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including Suboxone. The medical team will work with clients to determine if it is a suitable part of their treatment plan.
Yes, their personalized care plans address and treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use disorders.
Daily Life & Rules
Details on living arrangements, what to bring, and facility policies.
The minimum length of stay for the residential program is 30 days. Longer stays are available and often recommended for better long-term outcomes.
The living situation is comfortable and home-like in a seaside house. All rooms are shared with one roommate to foster community and peer support. Private rooms are not available.
No, it is not a locked facility and treatment is voluntary. Clients can enjoy the backyard and outdoor spaces but are not permitted to leave the property unsupervised.
Yes, smoking and vaping are permitted in designated outdoor areas. For electronics, there is a 7-day blackout period upon arrival. Afterward, clients may use their phones for one hour on weekdays and two hours on weekends. Laptops are generally not permitted.
Women are encouraged to bring comfortable clothing, personal hygiene products, a journal, any prescribed medications in original bottles, and personal items like photos to feel at home. Cell phones are permitted but use is restricted.
Please leave alcohol, illicit drugs, weapons, sharp objects, and valuable items at home. Laptops and tablets should also be left behind to ensure focus on recovery. A full list can be provided by the admissions team.
Inpatient, or residential, addiction treatment involves living full-time at a treatment facility for a structured, immersive recovery experience. Unlike outpatient programs, where patients attend scheduled therapy sessions but continue to live at home, inpatient care provides 24/7 medical supervision, daily therapy, group activities, and a controlled environment free from triggers and substances. This intensive setting allows for closer monitoring of withdrawal symptoms, more comprehensive counseling, and immediate support for co-occurring mental health issues, making it ideal for individuals with severe addiction or those who need a highly structured environment to safely begin recovery.
The minimum length of stay is 30 days, with options for longer stays based on clinical need and individual progress.
The facility is a single, comfortable house located in a private seaside location. It offers a homelike atmosphere rather than a clinical or campus feel, with a backyard and easy access to the beach.
Support, Staff & Community
Information on the care team, family involvement, and peer environment.
Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team that includes 24/7 nursing staff, three medical doctors (MDs), and licensed counselors. While they have MDs, the prompt does not specify if they are psychiatrists.
The program is exclusively for adult women (18+). With a small capacity of only 18 beds, you will be in an intimate community of peers with private insurance or who are self-paying, all working toward recovery together.
A family program is a key component of treatment. After an initial 7-day blackout period, on-site family visitation is allowed on Saturdays.
Awakenings by the Sea provides robust discharge planning and offers an Aftercare Program to ensure clients have ongoing support after completing residential treatment.
The team includes medical doctors (MDs) and licensed counselors. The information does not specify if these MDs are psychiatrists or if psychologists are on staff.
Yes, an Aftercare Program is available to provide continued support and connection to the community after a client has been discharged.
Payment & Cost Information
Insurance Accepted
Awakenings by the Sea is a private facility that operates on an out-of-network basis with most PPO and POS insurance plans. They do not accept Medicaid. Contact their admissions team for a free, confidential benefits verification.
Self-Pay Estimates
For clients paying out-of-pocket, these are estimates and are subject to change. Please call to confirm exact pricing.
- Residential (30 Days, incl. Detox):$23,400
- Second Month of Stay:$18,900
- Third Month of Stay:$15,900
Out-of-Network Providers May Include:
This is a partial list. The best way to confirm coverage is to contact their admissions team.
BlueCross BlueShield
United Healthcare
Aetna
Cigna
First Choice
TriWest
And Many More
