At Belair Clinic, our treatment philosophy is quite simple. We build individualized treatment programs to help patients get back on track with minimal disruption to their busy lives. For many clients, the flexibility of outpatient care allows them to remain within a supportive family environment and to keep working. We offer programs that work.Belair Clinic offers counseling services for adults in whatcom county with drug and alcohol problems. Our convenient outpatient programs offer day and night sessions, and is conveniently located in downtown Bellingham. The main thrust of our outpatient program is to help patients recognize that alcoholism and addiction is a primary, progressive disease, rather than any manifestation of a moral consequence, character weakness, or psychological dysfunction. We teach alcoholics and addicts to approach their disease as a treatable condition with a high potential for lasting recovery.In a word flexibility. Belair Clinic offers numerous class times throughout the week to accommodate our clients busy schedules. At Belair we recognize that working with the client to provide a workable schedule for treatment can help alleviate additional stressors a person feels when they enter counseling for drug and alcohol treatment.At Belair we use cutting edge treatments and scientifically researched methods to provide the most comprehensive and up to date information on addiction and substance abuse. Based on scientific and medical research, Belair Clinic views addiction and substance abuse as a disorder of the brain that affects your mind and body, as well as your spirit.Recovery is a process that requires behavioral change and at Belair Clinic we will assist you to discover the tools and insight to do just that. Our staff is dedicated to the philosophy of giving you and your loved ones the very best opportunity to recover and find a more fulfilling and rewarding life through understanding your own behavior.