Ideal Option

01/02/2026

Community outreach manager for Ideal Option in New Mexico, Athena, was recently published in The Santa Fe New Mexican!

Her op-ed argues that attempts to smuggle Suboxone into jail are a result of jails failing to provide consistent, evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder, and that stigmatizing language and media framing distract from the real public health solution: uninterrupted access to buprenorphine in correctional settings.

A recent story in The Santa Fe New Mexican (“Ten accused of smuggling Suboxone into S.F. County jail,” Dec. 4) about people charged with attempting to bring Suboxone into the

12/31/2025

Tonight isn’t about perfection, it’s about possibility.

As we say goodbye to this year, know that recovery is always within reach, no matter what today looks like. Whether you’re celebrating progress, starting fresh, or simply getting through the night, you are not alone.

Here’s to a New Year filled with support, strength, and second chances. ✨

All Ideal Option clinics will be closed tomorrow in observance of New Year's Day.

12/29/2025

For Leah and her husband, seeking treatment with Ideal Option was the best decision they could have made.

"The wonderful staff and safe environment from the start really confirmed we made the right choice," she recalls.

Leah's new life in recovery has changed her relationships with the people she loves.

"It’s given me the strength to be the mother I really wanted to be to my children and the wife I wanted to be for my husband," she shares.

12/26/2025

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Peer outreach specialist Lacey attended the IMPACT Coffee and Collab event last week at the Tacoma Fire Station. She is pictured alongside team members from our community partners: CARES, HOPE, and Arms Around You.

Other community partners in attendance were Elevate Health, We Care Daily, MultiCare Health System, and several others.

12/23/2025

Happy holidays from Ideal Option! Our clinics will close at 2pm tomorrow (12/24) so our staff can celebrate and spend time with their loved ones. We wish you all a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season!

12/22/2025

Now 7 years in stable recovery, Emma says her overall experience with Ideal Option has exceeded her expectations.

"They have given me to the tools to live a happy, clean lifestyle," she shares. "I have been able to take back control over my life."

12/19/2025

The holiday season can intensify feelings of pressure, especially for those navigating recovery. These feelings are more common than many realize. SAMHSA offers resources for confidential support that is available 24/7 for both mental health and substance use.

12/17/2025

Community Partner Spotlight: Columbia Valley Community Health (CVCH)

CVCH believes in barrier-free healthcare right where you’re at. Whether it’s a checkup, exam, or dental emergency, CVCH provides the care you need without the worry. Their services are designed to fit every budget, so you can focus on what matters most—your health. To learn more, visit https://cvch.org/.

12/16/2025

Peer outreach specialist Lacey gave a tour of our Tacoma clinic to community partner The Recovery Village Ridgefield Drug and Alcohol Rehab and a tour of our Renton lab to community partner AMFM Mental Health and Addiction! We love any opportunity to connect with local resources and share our mission.

12/15/2025

With almost a year in recovery, Ingrid can't stress enough how it wouldn't have been possible without Ideal Option.

"They believe in second chances," she shares. "And they believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself."

Now, Ingrid encourages others who are looking for an outpatient program to try Ideal Option.

"I would recommend Ideal Option to anyone trying to change their life for the better!"

12/12/2025

This time of year can be especially challenging for those in recovery. Spread support and compassion and remember — you are not alone. SAMHSA offers resources for alcohol and substance misuse at samhsa.gov/find-help.

12/10/2025

Community Partner Spotlight: CABQ Community Safety Department - ACS

The mission of Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) is to provide Albuquerque with a holistic, empathetic, and informed response to behavioral and mental health-related 911 calls. Responses are personalized to the needs of the individual, family, and community so that ACS can bring the right response at the right time. To learn more, visit https://www.cabq.gov/acs/acs.