About De Paul Treatment Centers – Youth Center – Portland
The Fora Health Youth Residential Program, formerly De Paul Treatment Centers, was a facility that provided youth residential services in Portland, Oregon. It’s now closed but the youth residential program provided evidence based and trauma informed care for individuals affected by substance use disorder.
The facility recognized that addiction affects both the person with addiction and their family. In family therapy, counselors would help families understand the impact of addiction, improve communication, and develop relapse prevention plans. With strengthened relationships through rebuilding trust and releasing feelings of anger and frustration, youth clients were less likely to return to active substance use.
When youth clients were well enough to do more recreational activities, they could enjoy a wide range of activities in Portland. One option they might have enjoyed was visiting the Oaks Amusement Park.
Peer recovery mentors gave clients the opportunity to communicate with someone who has already been through addiction treatment. These professionals were trained and certified and had been sober for at least two years.
The peer mentors would share their personal experiences with recovering from addiction and lead activities that would help clients build recovery skills. These professionals would also connect clients with local support groups, help to address basic needs and be available for phone and text support.
Youth clients often experience mental health disorders along with their substance use disorder. These issues may include anxiety, depression, and post traumatic stress. The staff here provided counseling to help clients heal from their disorders and manage their mental health and they coordinated with the youth’s primary provider to prescribe a medication that could support their recovery.