ABOUT WHITE BIRD CLINIC – CHRYSALIS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
White Bird Clinic is a nonprofit founded in 1969 to support individuals who experienced alienation and disenfranchisement from society. The organization’s stated mission is “to empower individuals to take control of their social, emotional, and physical well-being through direct service, education, and community” with a combination of idealism and realism.
Services provided by White Bird Clinic include a medical clinic, a crisis intervention service, a dental program for indigent individuals, case management and assistance services for homeless individuals, and outpatient treatment programs for mental health disorders and addiction to drugs and alcohol. Chrysalis Behavioral Health is the addiction treatment program offered by the clinic, providing outpatient treatment for residents aged 18+ in Lane County.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The treatment approach at Chrysalis is not based on the 12-Steps, although the program is compatible with 12-step participation. The program emphasizes a client-centered and humanistic approach.
Treatment modalities include individual, couples, and group counseling, educational classes about drugs, medical reviews, drug testing, and aftercare. Chrysalis also offers specialized services such as a women’s group and extracurricular activities like acupuncture and Tai Chi.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
White Bird Clinic utilizes trained volunteers alongside salaried staff. Additional information about the treatment staff is not currently provided by the facility. However, one alum who was polled by Best-rehabs.com rated the facility’s counselors highly in terms of respect and support received.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
The alum polled by Best-rehabs.com would recommend Chrysalis Behavioral Health. The review highlighted the great individual counseling and staff support provided by the facility. The reviewer also praised the exercise, leisure, and holistic offerings as well as the overall quality of group counseling.
Secondary review sites yielded mixed feedback, with both positive and negative reviews. One anonymous review mentioned disorganization and a lack of knowledge from staff. Another negative review mentioned racism, although this allegation was not supported by other reviews. The positive review complimented the center’s dedication to individual needs despite a high volume of clients.
FINANCING
White Bird Clinic accepts the Oregon Health Plan and private insurance. The facility also offers a sliding fee scale to ensure that nobody is denied treatment due to inability to pay. Federal and state funding options are available for eligible clients. The clinic operates under the safety net to serve underserved and unserved members of society.