Adolescent Outpatient
Linn County Adolescent Outpatient Alcohol and Drug Program is a community-based outpatient facility with a team of professionals dedicated to helping youth and their families find healing, recovery and hope from substance abuse and mental health disorders. Our team is comprised of clinically-experienced mental health therapists and certified alcohol and drug counselors. We are dedicated to providing each family with education, resources, and skills in a safe and supportive environment to promote healing and recovery for every youth.
The Adolescent Outpatient Alcohol and Drug Program utilizes a variety of evidenced-based curriculum and interventions to create individualized treatment plans and services for every youth. Types of services available include the following:
- Assessments and diagnosis (including presence of co-occurring mental health disorders)
- ASAM Level of Care determinations (to determine if youth meet criteria for detox, residential, or outpatient services)
- Individualized treatment planning
- Individual, group and family therapy
- School-based treatment services. Read the 2022-23 Linn County Alcohol & Drug Adolescent Program School Report here.
- Trauma-Informed services
- Case management and consultation
- Coordination of care as appropriate, including schools, juvenile department, treatment or mental health agencies, primary health care providers, addiction medicine physicians for medication-assisted treatment, and other community agencies
- Early intervention services for students at risk of future substance problems or coping with addiction in their home environment.
How does the referral process to Linn County Adolescent Outpatient work?
Youth and families are referred in a number of ways.
- Youth can seek services on their own or be referred by a family member.
- Many youth are referred by Linn County Juvenile Department or Oregon Youth Authority.
- Youth may be referred by their schools.
- Youth are often referred by another health care provider (mental health, residential alcohol and program, family physician, etc.).
Regardless of the referral process, the first step is for the youth or family member to call our office to complete a phone screening with one of our supportive clerical staff. If criteria are met during the screening, then staff will help you schedule your assessment appointment. Please call 541-967-3819 to complete your screening.
What if my youth does not want to go to treatment or does not think they need treatment?
When a person is abusing substances, he or she is likely to feel ambivalent about treatment. On the one hand, they may recognize the need to make some changes, or simply do not like some of the negative consequences from their substance use. While on the other hand, he or she does not feel ready to quit. Ambivalence is normal. Our team is trained to utilize Motivational Interviewing to help youth identify what they do want to change, help them build on their strengths, and develop a treatment plan that best meets their needs.
How can our family get support?
There are many good resources for family members who have a child or teen who is suffering from substance use disorders or other mental health disorders. Below you will find some links to some of these resources. Additionally, our team is committed to including families in every part of the treatment process. Research informs us that family involvement significantly improves long-term outcomes for adolescents in recovery. Family therapy is an integral part of our program, as is providing family members with educational and community resources.
