Treatment at De Paul is based on the belief that chemical dependency develops within the context of an individual’s heredity and environment. We view addiction as a complex, chronic and treatable illness. We believe that all individuals have within them innate health and the capacity to recover.
ABOUT DE PAUL TREATMENT CENTERS
Located in Portland, Ore., De Paul Treatment Centers is a nonprofit organization that provides treatment for individuals who are struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. While care is available for youth through other De Paul centers, the downtown Portland facility exclusively treats adult clients. Available services include medical detoxification services, residential treatment, day treatment, intensive outpatient treatment (IOP), and standard outpatient treatment (OP).
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Prior to beginning treatment, all clients undergo an initial assessment with De Paul’s clinical team. Evaluation findings are then used to develop a treatment plan that is customized according to each client’s individual needs and goals. Those who are experiencing symptoms of withdrawal typically begin with medically-assisted detox, which lasts three to five days.
Once stabilized, clients who require an intensive level of care may enter residential treatment, which offers 24-hour supervision and a mix of individual, group, and family therapy, all in a gender-specific setting. The center’s programming is guided by 12-step principles and incorporates a variety of modalities, including motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
In addition to standard residential treatment, De Paul offers The Accelerated Residential Program (ARP), which is shorter and intended for self-paying clients or those with private insurance. Regardless of treatment track, duration of care is dependent upon each client’s needs.
Day treatment offers programming that is similar to what is provided through the residential service, but in an outpatient setting. Duration of treatment is two to four weeks, and clients receive over 20 hours of treatment each week. Those enrolled in IOP attend between nine and 19 hours of sessions each week, and outpatient clients receive up to eight hours of treatment a week.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
According to De Paul’s website, the center’s treatment team includes physicians, nurses, certified alcohol and drug counselors, master’s-level mental health counselors, and mental healthcare professionals.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Like its treatment programming, De Paul’s residential facilities are gender-specific. Residents share bedrooms and have access to communal bathrooms, homelike lounge areas, and exercise equipment. Cell phones are not permitted, but clients may make and receive phone calls using the facility’s phones after five days of treatment. Coffee and caffeinated beverages are prohibited, but clients are allowed to smoke outside during designated times.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Four of the five alumni polled by Best-rehabs.com were satisfied with their experiences. Those who provided the facility with strong ratings found the treatment to be effective, but both satisfied and unsatisfied alumni indicated that the facility’s policies and staff were strict. “At first I didn’t think they were doing much for me but when I got out I realized that tha t basically programmed me to be sober if I really wanted it,” Robert wrote. However, Teresa shared a different perspective. “Not a lot of empathy. I was fresh off a relapse and I felt that I got little to no empathy at all there…I felt lost and scared there,” she wrote.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
When asked how likely they were to recommend the facility to others, the six friends and family members polled by Best-rehabs.com provided a rating of 3.17 out of five stars. “While, we all know that it’s a ongoing process she’s been clean for 3 years. I will be forever greatful to them for helping her,” one anonymous loved one told Best-rehabs.com. Loved ones were most impressed with the center’s affordability, which they rated with 4.2 stars. The facility’s family participation and cleanliness also fared well, each receiving 4.17 stars.
Although the staff’s level of experience received 3.67 stars, some loved ones were critical of the treatment team. “Some staff didn’t do much to help,” one respondent wrote. The program’s holistic offerings received the lowest rating of 2.8 stars.
WHAT STAFF SAY
The one staff member polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave the center’s treatment effectiveness four stars, but also offered criticism of De Paul’s staff and facility. “Could use some new furniture and decor. the ‘management’ team needs to be a little more approachable to residents,” they wrote. When asked how likely they were to recommend the facility to others, this staff member provided a rating of two out of five stars.
FINANCING
According to its website, De Paul accepts most insurance plans, including those from Kaiser Permanente, Moda Health, and United Healthcare. Some financial assistance is available to qualifying individuals.