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THERAPEUTIC HEALTH SERVIVCES <br /> Questions related to methadone clinics that we would like the Downtown • <br /> Everett Association to address as part of their discovery process: <br /> • How do we learn more about methadone clinics? <br /> o THS has a newly updated and enhanced website(www.ths-wa.org)which has extensive <br /> information about the programs and services we provide across our 10 branches <br /> (including the 5 branches:Summit,Seneca,Shoreline, Everett,and East Side which <br /> dispense methadone).SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services <br /> Administration-a Federal agency), has an information page on their website regarding <br /> methadone and Medication Assisted Treatment(MAT)- <br /> https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/treatment/methadone. THS <br /> also welcomes pre-scheduled tours of our facilities. Please call our Snohomish/Everett <br /> Branch at 425-347-5121 to arrange a tour. THS would also welcome a visit to our <br /> Summit/Seneca Branches located on First Hill in Seattle if you wish to view first-hand <br /> how THS works with our neighbors to provide treatment in an urban, upscale <br /> environment. <br /> • How many will the proposed TC facility serve(daily,weekly,and monthly)? <br /> o The intention of THS would be to first transfer clients from our South Everett Branch and <br /> let the census work up to 350 clients. From there the census would increase slowly up <br /> to the maximum number allowable by the State of Washington in consultation with <br /> Snohomish County which is currently set at 850. However, not all clients come for <br /> medication every day. Clients who are in compliance with their treatment objectives <br /> may be eligible to carry a certain number of doses home with them,so they don't have <br /> to come to the clinic every day. Currently,with 850 clients,approximately 500 clients <br /> would come into the branch every day. Saturdays,the first eligible day for a carry,the <br /> number would drop to near 400. All branches are closed on Sunday. Additionally,THS <br /> has pioneered a color code system whereby clients are required to come to the branch <br /> for their medication within an assigned 45 minutes of time,starting as early as 6am. <br /> This is intended to allow those who are working and need to get to work to get their <br /> medication early. It also is intended to eliminate congestion and loitering. <br /> • Does the treatment involve more than just the distribution of the methadone? <br /> o Medication Assisted Treatment at THS involves much more than ingestion of <br /> methadone. We offer Substance Use Disorder treatment which includes one on one <br /> 1 <br />