Located in the beautiful community of Normandy Park, Washington just 20 minutes south of downtown, Hanbleceya Seattle provides comprehensive therapeutic services to those individuals suffering from chronic mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and dual diagnoses. Our beautiful offices are located in the Normandy Park Town Center where all our clients come to receive their services. The client's living quarters are one of several residences located in the surrounding community. All residences are either walking distance to Hanbleceya or a short bus ride, usually less than 10 minutes. As part of our basic program, each client receives: 18 hours per week of psychotherapeutic support (15 hours of group therapy, 2 hours of individual therapy, and 1 hour of family therapy); 10 hours per week of vocational or educational support; daily peer socializations; 10 hours per week of supervised activities; A minimum of 2 physical fitness activities per week and one outdoor activity (hiking, biking, kayaking, etc); and finally, support for learning and mastering their daily living skills. Additionally, each family is invited to attend our bi-monthly Family Support Group, a therapy support group facilitated by our clinical team designed to help support our families to be fully prepared for the new roles they will be playing in their loved-one's life.
The Beautiful Normandy Park Neighborhood
Normandy Park is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the Seattle area, conveniently south of downtown, close to SeaTac airport and blessed with many scenic properties overlooking Puget Sound, a large body of water just a couple minute drive from Hanbleceya . Services like QFC grocery store and Normandy Park Athletic Club are close by and easily accessible to all Hanbleceya clients. Highline Community College in Des Moines is a quick bus ride away, just 3.5 miles from the center and a great option for those interested in pursuing continued education. Or if one just wants to enjoy a scenic lunch, Anthony's at the Des Moines Marina is a good choice.
Transportation and the Seattle Sites
The First Avenue South corridor provides Hanbleceya clients regular bus service to a slew of commercial and retail services in the area in addition to providing a viable option for clients to access the many enjoyable sites of Seattle. The Seattle Space Needle and Music Center as well as the famous Seattle Farmers Market is a favorite visiting spot for our weekly outings. For those looking for a more educational experience, the Seattle Art Museum and University of Washington is a good alternate. A short 15 minutes from the Hanbleceya offices, one can take a serene ferry ride to Vashon Island. Just up the road in West Seattle one can experience the eclectic feel of a small city with lots of restaurants, shopping, and incredible views.
Work Development Opportunities
Helping our clients acquire the skills they need to become as independent as possible is Hanbleceya’s primary goal. Our Work Development program plays a significant role as we believe employment, whether voluntary or paid, is vital in building self- esteem and confidence, and in turn, helping our clients reach their goals. Each week, in a 50-minute staff facilitated group, our clients get the opportunity to practice basic interviewing skills, hear about potential volunteer and paid job opportunities as well as share their earned work development hours and experiences. One of our regular volunteer activities is helping the Normandy Park community keep its park properties clean and lush with foliage. A requirement of ten hours of work development a week is part of each client’s structure and can be earned a variety of ways.
The Hanbleceya Seattle Offices
Hanbleceya Seattle is a beautifully clean, professional facility where a warm inviting atmosphere has been created. The main clinic houses several comfortable therapy offices, plus areas for our support staff and work developer. Office hours are 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday and clinicians are typically onsite until the early evening. There is always a clinician on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to clinical emergencies or crisis situations.
The helpful Hanbleceya Seattle staff
Clinical Director Dr. Ian Wolds has been an employee of Hanbleceya since 2008. His many years of experience with the mentally ill population in addition to his tremendous knowledge of the Hanbleceya system makes him the perfect fit as Hanbleceya Seattle's first Clinical Director. Dr Wolds spent 4 years in the Hanbleceya San Diego facility before moving to the Northwest. Therapists Dr. Dan Gross and Andre O'Donnell also bring valuable experience treating chronic mental illness.
The helpful Hanbleceya Seattle staff
Milieu Director, Chris Wilson, and Admissions Coordinator, Jennifer Tarzia, are veteran Hanbleceya employees. Each has worked multiple jobs within the organization, has extensive experience with the mentally ill population and fully understand the Hanbleceya system of treatment. Work Developer, Jordyn LaFreniere, has generated numerous jobs for the Hanbleceya's client community in addition to supporting their growth as future employees of the business community. Sarah Lynn Reynolds works closely with our Psychiatrist, Dr. Patrick Mathiasen, making sure the required medications are being appropriately assigned. Our Scheduling Administrator, Brandee Jackson, is in charge of making sure all client one-on-one assignments are scheduled and successfully rendered while Sherri Miller manages the office from her reception desk in the lobby.
Hanbleceya Semi-Independent Housing
Our semi-independent housing offers comfortable and safe living quarters for your loved one. Each client is assigned a fully furnished private bedroom with new linens, towels and a private house phone. Common areas are nicely furnished and monitored daily to make sure they are well kept. We encourage each client to decorate and add any additional touches they may desire, to make their personal living space healthy, warm and comforting. Televisions and computers are allowed as long as they are used appropriately and in accordance with the individual’s personal treatment plan as approved by the Clinical Treatment Team.
Physical Wellness Program
With over 6,000 acres of parkland and endless opportunities for hiking, biking, sailing, and kayaking, Seattle is one of the greatest areas in the world for outdoor activities and exploration. Hanbleceya Seattle’s embrace of these outdoor opportunities provides yet another way to support each individual on their path of recovery and healing using nature-based therapies. In addition to outdoor activities, each client will participate for a minimum of 30 minutes, twice a week in a physical fitness activity at our neighboring Athletic Club. Physical Wellness Coordinator, Zac Schultz, is in charge of supporting each client in fulfilling this requirement.
Family Support Group at Cedarbrook Lodge
Every other month Hanbleceya invites our families to attend a Family Support Group held at the Cedarbrook Lodge near SeaTac airport and the Hanbleceya offices. The purpose of this group meeting is to help our families be more informed about the significant role they play in their loved-one's recovery, to provide an additional level of therapeutic assistance in dealing with their loved-one's illness, and to help create an even stronger support base from which to access. A beautiful resort located 10 minutes from Hanbleceya, Cedarbrook Lodge is the perfect setting for this meaningful event. Families are encouraged to check in Friday then attend the all community outing on the Friday prior.
