Treatment at De Paul is grounded in the belief that chemical dependency develops within the context of an individual’s heredity and environment. We consider addiction to be a complex, chronic, and treatable illness. We hold that all individuals possess inherent health and the ability to recover.
ABOUT DE PAUL TREATMENT CENTERS
De Paul Treatment Centers, located in Portland, Oregon, is a nonprofit organization that delivers treatment for individuals struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. While De Paul offers care for youth through other centers, the downtown Portland facility exclusively serves adult clients. Our services include medical detoxification services, residential treatment, day treatment, intensive outpatient treatment (IOP), and standard outpatient treatment (OP).
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Prior to commencing treatment, all clients undergo an initial assessment with De Paul’s clinical team. The evaluation findings are used to develop a customized treatment plan that meets each client’s specific needs and goals. Clients experiencing withdrawal symptoms usually begin with medically-assisted detox, which typically lasts for three to five days.
Once stable, clients in need of intensive care may enter residential treatment, which offers 24-hour supervision and a combination of individual, group, and family therapy in a gender-specific environment. Our programming is founded on 12-step principles and incorporates modalities such as motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
In addition to the standard residential treatment, De Paul provides The Accelerated Residential Program (ARP), a shorter program designed for self-paying clients or those with private insurance. The duration of care is determined by each client’s needs.
Day treatment provides programming similar to the residential service, but in an outpatient setting. Treatment usually lasts two to four weeks, with over 20 hours of treatment each week. IOP participants attend between nine and 19 hours of sessions per week, and outpatient clients receive up to eight hours of treatment weekly.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
De Paul Treatment Centers’ treatment team consists of physicians, nurses, certified alcohol and drug counselors, master’s-level mental health counselors, and mental healthcare professionals.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
De Paul’s residential facilities are gender-specific. Residents share bedrooms and have access to communal bathrooms, homelike lounge areas, and exercise equipment. The use of cell phones is prohibited, but clients may use the facility’s phones to make and receive calls after five days of treatment. Coffee and caffeinated beverages are not allowed, but smoking is permitted outdoors during designated times.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Four out of the five alumni surveyed by Best-rehabs.com expressed satisfaction with their experiences. Those who rated the facility highly found its treatment to be effective, but both satisfied and unsatisfied alumni noted that the facility’s policies and staff were strict. Robert wrote, “At first I didn’t think they were doing much for me but when I got out I realized that they basically programmed me to be sober if I really wanted it.” However, Teresa shared a different perspective, stating, “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.”
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
When asked about their likelihood of recommending the facility to others, the six friends and family members surveyed by Best-rehabs.com gave a rating of 3.17 out of five stars. One anonymous loved one told Best-rehabs.com, “While we all know that it is an ongoing process, she has been clean for 3 years. I will be forever grateful to them for helping her.” Loved ones were most impressed by the center’s affordability, which received a rating of 4.2 stars. Family participation and cleanliness were also rated highly, each receiving 4.17 stars.
Although the staff’s level of experience received 3.67 stars, some loved ones criticized the treatment team. One respondent stated, “Some staff didn’t do much to help.” Holistic offerings received the lowest rating of 2.8 stars.
WHAT STAFF SAY
The one staff member surveyed by Best-rehabs.com, at the time of this writing, gave the center’s treatment effectiveness four stars but also provided criticism of De Paul’s staff and facility. They commented, “Could use some new furniture and decor. The ‘management’ team needs to be a little more approachable to residents.” When asked about their likelihood of recommending the facility to others, this staff member gave a rating of two out of five stars.
FINANCING
De Paul Treatment Centers accepts most insurance plans, including those from Kaiser Permanente, Moda Health, and United Healthcare. Some financial assistance is available to qualifying individuals.