Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Rd., Portland, OR 97239
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<p><strong>ABOUT VETERANS AFFAIRS PORTLAND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM</strong></p> <p>Through its Mental Health and Neurosciences Division, the Portland VA Medical Center provides <strong>outpatient-based treatment services to veterans</strong> seeking treatment for substance abuse and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a>. The facility also offers <strong>outreach to homeless veterans</strong>.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>All clients receive a <strong>comprehensive assessment</strong> upon admission to determine the appropriate level of care. While many of the treatment facilities in the state offer screenings for substance abuse, VA Portland Health Care System is a part of the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/OR17.pdf" target="_blank">53.1 percent of facilities</a> that offer mental health screenings as well.</p> <p>Treatment modalities include <strong>individual and group therapy</strong>. <a href="http://citehealth.com/rehab-centers/oregon/cities/portland/portland-veterans-affairs-medical-center-substance-abuse-treatment-program" target="_blank">CiteHealth</a> reports that the facility also provides <strong>specialized groups for clients with <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a></strong> and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/why-do-people-drink-and-drive-the-answers-are-pretty-jarring/" target="_blank">DUI</a>/DWI charges. In Portland, <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/OR17.pdf" target="_blank">54.9 percent of facilities</a> have DUI/DWI programs. </p> <p>In addition to substance use disorder, the Portland VA Medical Center offers therapeutic services for a variety of mental health disorders including depression and anxiety, <strong>PTSD</strong>, <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/how-understanding-anger-revolutionizes-addiction-recovery/" target="_blank">anger management</a>, memory problems, <strong>self-harming behaviors</strong>, and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/how-addiction-can-interfere-with-your-job-performance/" target="_blank">vocational</a> issues. It is one of <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/OR17.pdf" target="_blank">116 (51.3 percent) of facilities in Oregon</a> that provide specialized treatment options for trauma-related disorders like PTSD. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The staff at the VA includes teams of <strong>nurses, physicians, and counselors</strong>. Many of the staff members have training and/or expertise in treating clients with trauma-related conditions. Volunteers may also be involved in treatment practices as well. The one loved one polled by Rehabs.com to date gave the facility four out of five stars for its staff's level of training and experience, and noted that one of the center's strengths was its employees.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Rehabs.com has yet to receive alumni feedback to date. On Google, the VA Portland Health Care System as a whole earned an average of <strong>3.9 out of five stars from 156 reviews</strong> to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Feedback from alumni is generally positive, though some reviewers noted long wait times to be assigned and bad parking. On Facebook, where the facility can manage its page, there is a four out of five-star rating for the facility as a whole based on 607 reviews.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The single loved one surveyed by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave the Portland facility a mostly positive review, awarding three out of five stars to 11 out of 15 evaluated metrics, including holistic offerings, family participation, and counseling options. "I think that it can do good if you what it," the loved one wrote.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to <a href="http://citehealth.com/rehab-centers/oregon/cities/portland/portland-veterans-affairs-medical-center-substance-abuse-treatment-program" target="_blank">CiteHealth</a>, the facility offers <strong>payment assistance</strong> to clients who qualify. The one loved one polled by Rehabs.com to date gave the Center three out of five stars for its affordability.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Veterans+Affairs+Portland+Health+Care+System+in+Portland,+OR&rlz=1C1OPRA_enUS578US578&ei=gwcMXLe2Nemmggfw846YDw&start=0&sa=N&ved=0ahUKEwj3g7Dt6JDfAhVpk-AKHfC5A_M4FBDy0wMIigE&biw=1064&bih=1031#lrd=0x54950a452b31944d:0x170c82d23fbbe062,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/vaportland/reviews/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/vaportland/reviews/</a></small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-12-29 12:57:38 PST
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