Answers to Common Questions

This program is a focused medical service offering medications for substance use such as buprenorphine and naltrexone. Initial consultation is open to any person wanting the help of medications to change their relationship to substances. After an initial consultation we can continue to see patients and prescribe medications.

• Buprenorphine (most common brand names Suboxone and Subutex) for opioid use disorder
• Injectable form of Buprenorphine, called Sublocade® and Brixadi®
• Naltrexone tablets and Vivitrol® injection for alcohol use disorder
• Naloxone (Narcan), the medication that reverses an opioid overdose

We currently are not legally allowed to prescribe methadone.

Yes, we do. We assess the patient’s needs and can prescribe Subutex (buprenorphine mono-product) if it is indicated.

We offer services to people with a substance use disorder. If you worried that your use of opioids for pain is getting out of control, we are happy to talk about that and see what could help. If you are interested in buprenorphine for pain management ONLY we are not able to offer this service. A primary care provider may be able to refer you to a pain management clinic or another provider who can offer more pain management options.

There are no FDA approved medications for meth and cocaine use at this time. We are planning to build a program that would include behavioral health therapy and medications for people who use meth and cocaine.

Our program prescribes medications for substance use. If you are looking for dual diagnosis medication management, we offer this service through a referral from an outpatient counselor.

We only communicate about your medical treatment when we have a Release of Information (ROI) permitting us to discuss this care with specific people, except in the case of immediate threat to life (suicidal or homicidal thoughts). We would love to collaborate with your PCP and others on your care team, but do not require this communication to receive care.

We want to keep you on this medication! Please call the program coordinator to get an appointment with a medical provider to discuss options.

Hillsboro location: (503) 713-9155                                                                                                         

Cherry Blossom/Portland location:  503-713-9156                                                                                      

Our Hillsboro program focuses on care for Latinx patients. We have Latinx staff there including front desk staff and our peer mentor and are working to recruit additional Latinx team members. We also provide translation services at no cost to our patients.