Colonial Clinic

Colonial Clinic – Private Alcohol and Drug Treatment & Mental Health Services.
   

Colonial Clinic in Spokane Washington offers programs for Comprehensive Intensive Outpatient Treatment Services as well as:

DUI & Legal Evaluation
Individualized Treatment
Family Educational & Treatment Program
Relapse Prevention Therapy
Couples & Group Therapy
Evaluation & Intervention Services
 

The staff at Colonial Clinic include:
 
Certified Mental Health Counselors
Certified Chemical Dependency Professionals
Certified Relapse Prevention Specialists
 

Colonial Clinic believes that chemical dependency is a treatable chronic disease which affects individuals, their families, and significant others on multiple levels of their lives. 

Their primary goal is to promote long term recovery through the development of self-awareness and personalized knowledge of the addiction-recovery process. 

Colonial Clinic is approved by the State of Washington, Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, to provide Outpatient Services regarding the use/abuse/dependency of alcohol and other drugs.
 

Contact Information

910 North Washington, Suite 210
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 327-9831

email

Website:  Colonial Clinic

Ignition Interlock Device Smart Technology identifies the user.

Smart Start, Inc. as one of the leading manufacturers in the Ignition Interlock industry, exclusively dedicated to the installation, servicing and manufacturing of ignition interlock, on January 19, 2006 announced that they have the exclusive rights to a patent which ties photographs to an ignition interlock device. Smart Start, Inc. began development of the actual product in June of 2005 and will be releasing the photo ID module alongside its NEW, SSI 20/20 Interlock device, in the spring of 2006. (US Patent # 6,956,484 B2)

The photo ID unit is a small, approximately 1 cubic inch box which mounts to the inside of the driver’s side windshield, about half way up from the dash. The device is electronically connected to our SSI 20/20 interlock device and captures the picture of the breath test subject at the time that the subject is taking the test. The unit will store the picture electronically and it will be date and time stamped in combination with the interlock units’ logger. The particular camera chosen works well in very dark situations as well as bright sunlight in convertibles.

By using the photo id module, Smart Start will be able to positively identify the user of the device and minimize tampering now that a picture is being recorded.

The device will have several tamper detection features to prevent the user from covering the camera with tape or disconnecting it. When tampering is detected, the unit will send a message to the interlock aborting the test thus preventing the user from starting the vehicle.

According to the MADD/Nationwide Insurance Survey conducted by Gallup, Nine out of 10 Americans (94 percent) believe that drinking under the influence of alcohol is a major highway safety problem. Additionally, 60 percent of those surveyed who said they drink alcoholic beverages on occasion said they have operated a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, or close to being under the influence of alcohol, at some point in their lives. Of the top 10 factors to discourage drunk driving, 81 % thought ignition interlock would help in discouraging drunk driving. Of the top 10 methods to reduce drunk driving 91% thought requiring repeat offenders and high BAC offenders to install an ignition interlock in their car was a valid deterrent.

“Drunk Driving is preventable; we have a commitment to assist in the prevention of the needless incidences of drunk driving. Ignition interlocks have been shown to be effective with results ranging from 50 to 90 percent reductions in subsequent drunk driving offenses while the interlock is on the car”, said Lamar Ball, CEO of Smart Start. “Photo ID is a major step forward for ignition interlock technology. It will answer the question of “how do I know that the test results belong to a particular user?” Smart Start is committed to making our roadways safe and developing life saving technology to prevent drunk driving,” added Ball.

Smart Start®, founded in 1992, is a leading manufacturer of Ignition Interlock devices, exclusively dedicated to the installation, servicing and manufacturing. Smart Start has locations throughout the U.S.; they are headquartered in Irving, Texas.

Consejo Counseling and Referral Services

Consejo Counseling and Referral Service is one of the largest behavioral health agencies in Washington State.

Their bilingual and bicultural staff provides culturally-competent services designed to enhance client strengths and address the diverse needs of adults, children, adolescents and families in Latino communities across the State of Washington.

Consejo’s Mission is to provide a continuum of behavioral health, substance abuse and domestic violence services including prevention, treatment and housing to individuals and families across Washington utilizing an interdependent treatment model so clients experience acceptance, emotional security and developmental growth while learning new skills to improve the quality of their lives. Consejo’s service delivery empowers clients to participate in their communities at their highest level of functioning.

Consejo Counseling and Referral Service is the most prominent mental health agency providing a comprehensive array of social services to Latino individuals and families across Washington State. Consejo is very pleased that in June of 2004, our Behavioral Health Services Division and Substance Abuse and Chemical Dependency Division both met the stringent requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF certifies human service providers who meet their high standards of excellence. For Consejo, the organizational capacity required to meet the rigorous CARF guidelines confirms our agency remains steadfast in its commitment to the Latino community by focusing on client satisfaction and continually enhancing the quality of our services and programs. This perseverance and dedication has resulted in the honor of CARF international accreditation.

Programs include Behavioral Health, Domestic Violence Program, Substance Abuse, Youth, HIV AIDS, and Housing.

Facilities

Villa Esperanza

Owned and operated by Consejo Counseling and Referral Service, Villa Esperanza (Villa of Hope) is a 23 unit newly constructed two- and three-bedroom apartment complex providing transitional housing for homeless Latina survivors of domestic violence and their children.

South Park Youth Service Center

At the behest of Mayor Greg Nickels and the Seattle City Council, Consejo developed Desarrollo Juvenil Latino in Seattle’s South Park. This program specifically addresses the problem of Latino gang violence in the area and formulates a constructive response to the untimely and tragic death of a young Latino who was not involved in gangs but accidentally killed by gang violence.

Kent Service Center

In an effort to increase accessibility and expand our services, Consejo has partnered with The Alliance Center, a coalition of agencies working under one roof to meet the needs of South King County Residents. This strategic location increases the topographic reach of Consejo services to 12 satellite sites in 6 counties. Consejo’s Kent Service Center provides linkage to all Consejo programming including Children and Family Services; Outpatient Mental Health Treatment; Psychiatric Care; individual, group and family therapy; a range of affinity support groups; Domestic Violence Services including Sexual Assault Services and Crime Victim Services; and Effective Parenting Classes. We are proud to have now become a more distinct presence in behavioral health service provision to residents of Kent and areas nearby.

Tri-Cities and Walla Walla

The Domestic Violence Program in Eastern Washington is expanding with two new offices; one in Tri-Cities and a second office in Walla Walla. This is possible thanks to a grant from the Office of Crime Victim Advocates (OCVA). Because our Granger office receives so many calls from all over Eastern Washington, it has been impossible to meet the demand for services. Consejo is extremely pleased we now have three domestic violence service centers in two more cities east of the mountains.

Bellevue Facility

1412 140th PL
NE Bellevue, WA. 98007
425-746-4512

Certifications/Licensing

Certified to provide Community Mental Health Services by the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services

http://www1.dshs.wa.gov

Certified to provide Outpatient Mental Health Evaluations and Treatment by the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services

http://www1.dshs.wa.gov

Certified to provide Alcohol & Drug Information School, DUI Assessments, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Treatment by the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services – Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse

http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/dasa

Certified to provide Domestic Violence Perpetrator Treatment by the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services – Children’s Administration

http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/ca/general/index.asp

Contact Information:

3808 S. Angeline Street
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 461-4880

Consejo Counseling and Referral
1412 140th PL
NE Bellevue, WA. 98007
425-746-4512

Website: Consejo Counseling and Referral Services

Insurance Commissioner Poizner Announces Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program Now Available to Entire State of California

Commissioner Poizner celebrates the holidays early with the gift of affordable auto insurance for low-income California drivers

SACRAMENTO – Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner today announced that qualified low-income drivers in every California County now have access to affordable automobile insurance. Since he was elected to office in January, Commissioner Poizner has worked tirelessly to expand the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance (CLCA) program to the entire state.

“The expansion of this program to the entire state was one of my top priorities when I became Insurance Commissioner,” said Poizner. “Many drivers simply cannot afford insurance, but driving without insurance is illegal and puts all motorists at risk. The expansion of this program means the eligible drivers throughout California will now have an affordable insurance option. This program will better enable Californians to comply with the law and protect all motorists from potential losses.”

In August, Commissioner Poizner announced his plans to complete the expansion of the CLCA program to the sixteen remaining counties of: Alpine, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Inyo, Lassen, Mariposa, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Plumas, San Luis Obispo, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity. The Commissioner held a series of community town hall meetings in each of the expansion counties to examine the need for the program. Based on community feedback and a determination of need analysis conducted by the California Department of Insurance, the Commissioner determined that the program should be expanded to these counties, to bring the program to every county in the State of California. The Commissioner’s announcement today is made after receiving emergency regulatory approval for rates for each of the sixteen counties.

Motorists driving without insurance can have their vehicle registrations suspended by the Department of Motor Vehicles under SB 1500, effective January 1, 2006, as part of legislation designed to reduce the risk of economic losses sustained as the result of collisions involving uninsured motorists.

The low cost auto insurance program provides eligible low-income good drivers with auto liability coverage, currently for under $400 a year and as little as under $300 a year in many counties. Since its inception, 36,761 policies have been issued. Program policies are issued by California licensed insurers and the program is administered by the California Automobile Assigned Risk Plan.

The California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program is 100% unsubsidized by taxpayers. The program is self-sustaining. Rates are set in each county so that premiums are sufficient to cover losses and expenses in each county.

The California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program was established in 1999 as a pilot program in Los Angeles and San Francisco. A new law, SB 20, passed in 2005, authorized the Commissioner to launch the program throughout the state upon his determination of need in each county. Beginning in April 2006, the department began expanding the program statewide.

To be eligible for the program, an applicant must be a “good driver” – no more than one at-fault property damage only accident, or one point for a moving violation in the past three years; and no at-fault accident involving bodily injury or death in the past three years; and no felony or misdemeanor conviction for a violation of the Vehicle Code.

Additionally, family income cannot exceed 250 percent of the federal poverty level ($25,525 for a single person, $34,225 for two persons and $51,625 for a family of four). The value of an insured vehicle must not exceed $20,000. For more information about the program, call 1-866-60-AUTO-1 (1-866-602-8861).

Insurance Commissioner Poizner Expands Affordable Auto Insurance Option To Twenty Additional California Counties

Through Commissioner Poizner’s Expansion of the Self-Sustaining California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program, Eligible Drivers can be Insured for Under $400 per Year

CHICO – Consistent with his commitment to serve California consumers, State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner visited Butte County on Tuesday to announce his expansion of the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance program (CLCA) in 20 additional California counties: Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Humboldt, Kings, Lake, Madera, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Placer, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Solano, Sutter, Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba Counties. As of October 1, the CLCA program is accessible and available to eligible residents in these 20 counties.

“More than 3 million motorists travel California’s roads without auto insurance, and nearly 5,000 motorists are uninsured in Butte County alone,” said Commissioner Poizner. “This is a recipe for disaster. Fortunately, the CLCA program is a fantastic, affordable option for qualified low income drivers.”

In 42 counties throughout California, the CLCA program provides eligible low-income, good drivers with state-required liability coverage for under $400 a year. Since its inception, 34,161 policies have been issued. Program policies are issued by California licensed insurers and the program is administered by the California Automobile Assigned Risk Plan.

The California Low Cost Automobile program is 100% unsubsidized by taxpayers. The program is self-sustaining. Rates are set in each county so that premiums are sufficient to cover losses and expenses in each county.

The California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program initially began in 1999 as a pilot program in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Senate Bill 20 (Escutia) authorized the Commissioner to launch the program throughout the state upon his determination of need in each county, based on statistical data analysis and local community input.  

Beginning in April 2006, the department began expanding the program statewide. The program has been available in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Alameda, Fresno, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Contra Costa, Imperial, Kern, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Stanislaus, Merced, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Sonoma, Tulare, and Ventura Counties. After conducting community meetings to analyze the need for the program locally, Commissioner Poizner determined that the program should be made available to Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Humboldt, Placer, San Benito, Shasta, Sutter, Tuolumne, Yuba, Kings, Lake, Madera, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Santa Cruz, Solano and Yolo Counties. Commissioner Poizner’s announcement today marks the availability of the CLCA program to eligible residents in these 20 additional counties, and brings the Low Cost Automobile Insurance program to a total of 42 California counties.

“I am pleased to announce this great program is available in these twenty additional counties,” continued Commissioner Poizner. “I’m working hard to make this affordable insurance option available to all California counties.” Commissioner Poizner has already begun conducting community meetings to expand the CLCA program to the remaining 16 California counties.

To be eligible for the program, an applicant must be a “good driver” – no more than one at-fault property damage only accident, or one point for a moving violation in the past three years; and no at-fault accident involving bodily injury or death in the past three years; and no felony or misdemeanor conviction for a violation of the Vehicle Code.

Additionally, family income cannot exceed 250 percent of the federal poverty level ($25,525 for a single person, $34,225 for two persons and $51,625 for a family of four). The value of an insured vehicle must not exceed $20,000. For more information about the program: Call 1-866-60-AUTO-1 or 1-866-602-8861