About Outside In – Portland
Outside In is a behavioral health service located in Portland, Oregon. They treat homeless youth and young adults with substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder. They also treat people with dual diagnoses who suffer from a mental health condition and addiction issues simultaneously.
In order to participate in the program, you must be enrolled in the Multnomah County Homeless Youth Continuum. They take private insurance but you will never be denied treatment because you do not have insurance. They offer wrap around support so you will be treated by a team of medical and social service professionals when you are there.
They will give you a full assessment when you enter. You will have individual counseling as well as group therapy. They use several different treatment methods depending on your needs.
They offer a harm reduction treatment approach. This approach takes the high rate of recidivism that occurs in substance use into consideration. It teaches people who may never abstain completely how to use drugs in a safer way.
In some cases, therapists take a trauma based approach to therapy. This method teaches you to process painful memories differently. They also use several behavioral therapy methods that teach you to think differently to change harmful behaviors. You’ll also learn healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stress.
They put an emphasis on peer support here. Talking to other people who have experienced addiction makes people feel that they are less alone. It can also help foster relationships for when you get out of treatment.
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