Barth Clinic, Known For Excellence

Harry Barth’s history of alcohol treatment began in May of 1964 when his employer told him he needed to get into a program or get new employment. Harry was referred to the Seattle Treatment Center and to Alcoholics Anonymous. He attended group counseling sessions at the center for 5 years as well as a weekly AA meeting. Deciding that he needed a change, he quit the center and AA. After about 10 months, he relapsed and was referred to Sundown M Ranch for 21 days. His follow up consisted of 9 AA ... Read more

Harry Barth’s history of alcohol treatment began in May of 1964 when his employer told him he needed to get into a program or get new employment. Harry was referred to the Seattle Treatment Center and to Alcoholics Anonymous. He attended group counseling sessions at the center for 5 years as well as a weekly AA meeting. Deciding that he needed a change, he quit the center and AA. After about 10 months, he relapsed and was referred to Sundown M Ranch for 21 days. His follow up consisted of 9 AA meetings per week. He obtained employment as a typist with a group that was writing a grant to develop a comprehensive alcoholism program for Snohomish County. The consultant for this program was Dr. James R. Milam PhD.

When the grant was over, the experience of working with Dr. Milam, combined with his personal treatment and recovery experience, provided him with sufficient credentials to work as a counselor trainee.

Harry Barth had entered the field of alcoholism and drug addiction treatment in 1972 as a pioneering staff member of the Sundown M Ranch, located at that time in White Swan, WA. Harry was a Counselor, Program Director, Owner, Operator, and a successful Administrator.

Harry passed away in 2014, clean and sober and of inspiration to many.

Evelyn Barth began her career in working with individuals impacted by alcoholism in 1974 through the Snohomish County Superior Court system as an entry-level clerk and then a probation manager. Eventually, she completed her education with Father Royce in Seattle, WA, and became a Probation Assessment Officer. Evelyn managed probation departments in South District Court and Marysville Municipal Court, she also worked part-time for M. K. Standish, an outpatient program in Smokey Point, WA, Evelyn ... Read more

Evelyn Barth began her career in working with individuals impacted by alcoholism in 1974 through the Snohomish County Superior Court system as an entry-level clerk and then a probation manager. Eventually, she completed her education with Father Royce in Seattle, WA, and became a Probation Assessment Officer. Evelyn managed probation departments in South District Court and Marysville Municipal Court, she also worked part-time for M. K. Standish, an outpatient program in Smokey Point, WA, Evelyn was able to assist thousands of individuals and families toward treatment and recovery.

Gwen S. Barth was afforded the opportunity to work alongside her husband, Harry, at Yakima Valley’s Community Alcohol Center, eventually taking over as interim Director of the CAC. Gwen Barth completed her substance abuse education through Yakima Valley Community College. Gwen and Harry have left a legacy of treatment and recovery that has reached thousands over the years. You can hear comments and reports of the impact they had on individuals’ and families’ lives.

Barth Clinic is currently owned and operated by Jim Barth of Selah, WA. Jim Barth has worked in the field of substance use disorder treatment since 1986, beginning his professional career as an entry-level support person of Sundown M Ranch. Completing his substance abuse education, he continued at Sundown as a Counselor Intern, Certified Counselor, Chief Counselor, and Associate Director of Youth Programs. Eventually, he assisted and developed the 60-bed residential adolescent programs, which ... Read more

Barth Clinic is currently owned and operated by Jim Barth of Selah, WA. Jim Barth has worked in the field of substance use disorder treatment since 1986, beginning his professional career as an entry-level support person of Sundown M Ranch. Completing his substance abuse education, he continued at Sundown as a Counselor Intern, Certified Counselor, Chief Counselor, and Associate Director of Youth Programs. Eventually, he assisted and developed the 60-bed residential adolescent programs, which he directed from 1994 to 2000. Jim brings a wide range of experience and expertise to the field. In addition to developing programs at Barth Clinic, he has also been a part-time faculty member at Yakima Valley Community College’s Substance Use Disorder (CD) Studies program.