Mid Columbia Center for Living
Alcohol/Drug
Developmental Disabilities
Mental Health Services

Mental Health Programs

Outpatient Services
Individual, couple, family and group counseling are provided for persons seeking help on their own initiative or through referral.

Inpatient Services
For a person in an emotional or mental crisis, inpatient care is available at Eastern Oregon Psychiatric Center or private hospitals. A residential program is also available for seniors with long term serious illness.

Emergency Services
For each county, a mental health professional is on call to provide crisis intervention, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Consultation and Education
Consultation is available upon request to nursing homes, schools, agencies and other community service resources. Staff also provide educational programs aimed at prevention of mental health problems or education about a specific topic.

Alcohol and Drug Programs

The Center for Living’s treatment philosophy adheres to the disease model of chemical dependency. Treatment is holistic in nature, addressing all facets of an individual’s well being. Services are on an outpatient basis and include the following;

• Information and Referral: to public, private and self-help resources; prevention and intervention.
• Community Education: To agencies, schools, employers, clubs, clergy, and families.
  

Youth Services

• Family oriented alcohol/drug education series
• Assessment and evaluation
• Intensive outpatient treatment and aftercare group

Adult Services

• Individual assessment
• Individualized treatment plans
• Intensive outpatient treatment, group oriented
• Family support groups
• Aftercare groups

The Center for Living also offers:

• DUII diversion programs
• Occupational Drivers License program
• State Certified alcohol/Drug Evaluation Specialists

Programs For Developmentally Disabled

The goal of the Developmentally Disabled Program is to assist the disabled while allowing for as much independence as the client is capable of obtaining.

Case management
Trained case managers assure that adults and families are provided quality service from a number of providers and manage the priority list for limited resources.

Adult Program
Residential Programs include group homes, foster care and a semi-independent living program, which allows an adult to live on his/her own with assistance.

Sheltered Workshop Employment, or supported employment in the community, is tailored to the individual’s needs and desires.

Children’s Needs
A number of agencies are responsible for the needs of children with developmental disabilities. The Center for Living can provide consultation, information and referral.