Residential Treatment

When coming for residential treatment here is a list of suggested items to bring.

Patients are not allowed to have person electronic devices such as laptops while in residential treatment.

There are several pathways to being enrolled in residential treatment. Patients may self-refer or be referred by a community partner or outside agency such as a parole officer, the Department of Human Services, Drug Court, a primary care doctor or another referral agency. The first step is a brief intake survey followed by a scheduled in-depth assessment to determine if residential care is right level of care for you. The first step is calling Fora Health at (503) 535-1151.

In general, patients remain in residential treatment for approximately 90 days. The length of stay may be longer for some individuals as the duration of treatment is individualized. Key determining factors include a person’s individual treatment plan goals, progress towards their goals, overall participation in treatment sessions and activities, and personal readiness to transition to a lower level of care and return to living in a community setting.

Patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care in a 24/7 supported environment. Patients enrolled in residential care spend approximately 20 hours a week in group counselling and education classes.  Each patient is assigned a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and/or a Dual-Diagnosis Counselor who meets with them one-on-one for at least one hour a week during residential treatment. In addition, each patient is assigned to a “Core Group”. The Core Groups are cohorts of 8 to 10 patients who meet regularly with the support of a counselor to share stories of recovery, build skills and find strength in community.

Through the residential program, patients learn about substance use patterns and how to prevent a return to use, including pain management, behavior modification, meditation and detailed aftercare plans.

Family support and involvement is strongly encouraged as part of treatment. Families are encouraged to participate in family therapy services through Fora Health which actively engage family members in the treatment process.

Patients with children 17 and under can visit with their children at Fora Health on the weekends during scheduled visitation hours.

Fora Health is a tobacco-free facility. Smoking, chewing tobacco, vaping and other tobacco and nicotine products are not permitted. Smoking cessation services and Nicotine Replacement Therapy are available.

Patients will have limited access to cell phones while residential treatment. Patients are not allowed to record, take photos or use WiFi.

Fora Health’s residential facility has 70 beds, for male and female identifying patients.

Rooms are double occupancy with shared bathrooms in each wing. Residential rooms are intentionally minimalist to encourage spending time in community. There are two residential wings at Fora Health where people enroll in treatment based on their gender identity.

Yes, there are frequent opportunities for outings and off-site activities. Activities often include walks, running, park outings and community events.

Yes, patients are allowed to make daily phone calls beginning on the fifth day of treatment.

Fora Health frequently works with our local 12-step community and AA and NA meetings are held onsite every day. Community is a big part of many people’s recovery an while in residential care patients are encouraged to attend these meetings. However, our primary goal is to support the individual and help everyone find what works for them. We also encourage patients to attend Refuge Recovery, Wellbriety, SMART Recovery and other fellowship programs. Residential patients can request passes to attend recovery meetings at other locations in Portland during their stay at Fora Health.

The Oregon Health Plan, as well as most private and public insurance plans, cover some or all the cost of residential treatment. Fora Health also offers discounted sliding scale fees based on income level and can help connect prospective patients to financial assistance when available. 30-day packages are available for those who need to pay for treatment out of pocket.

A patient may need withdrawal management services (commonly called detox) prior to entering residential treatment. The need for withdrawal management depends on a person’s use history and type of substance being used, including alcohol and opiates. To determine the need for withdrawal management, Fora Health will conduct an initial intake survey in-person or by phone prior to conducting a full assessment. Fora Health can refer prospective patients to other providers of managed withdrawal services in the community if our program is full. To be assessed for residential treatment call (503) 535-1153.

People enrolled in services at Fora Health are welcome to reevaluate their treatment plan in consultation with their counselor at any time. If it is decided that residential treatment is not the right fit, counselors and patient will work together to refer the patient to another organization or Fora Health’s outpatient services where they can find comprehensive care, including medically assisted treatment and other specialty services, while living independently.