Bridges to Change – Portland

Substance Abuse · Oregon · Paid

Portland-area nonprofit providing recovery housing, peer mentorship, and re-entry support for people leaving incarceration or completing substance use treatment. Call 503-680-0727 during weekday business hours or visit bridgestochange.com to inquire about openings. Many programs are funded through Oregon Health Plan or partner agencies. Applicants typically provide photo ID, case information if involved with corrections or treatment, and treatment history.

Contact & Details

Address: 1515 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Phone: 503-680-0727

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse in Oregon

Oregon circuit courts handle family law in each of its 27 judicial districts. The Division of Child Support operates under the Department of Justice. Portland, Salem, Eugene, Gresham, and Hillsboro are the largest metros. Legal Aid Services of Oregon is the primary LSC-funded civil legal aid organization statewide.

More Substance Abuse in Oregon

  • Oregon Health Authority – Addiction Services — State agency that funds, licenses, and oversees publicly funded substance use prevention and treatment services across Oregon's 36 counties.
  • De Paul Treatment Centers — Portland-based nonprofit offering residential and outpatient substance use treatment for adolescents and adults, including medically supervi
  • SAMHSA Helpline – Oregon — Free, confidential 24/7 national helpline operated by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Callers in Oreg
  • Lines for Life – Alcohol & Drug Helpline — Portland-based nonprofit operating Oregon's 24/7 Alcohol & Drug Helpline, plus specialized lines for youth, veterans, and suicide prevention
  • Willamette Family Inc. – Eugene — Lane County nonprofit offering residential and outpatient substance use treatment for adults and family-centered programs that allow women t
  • Coda Inc. – Portland — Portland nonprofit providing outpatient substance use treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and recovery support for adults. Call

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.