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‘Crown Jewel’ of county’s Recovery-Oriented System of Care
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Clackamas County broke ground earlier today on its Recovery Campus that will serve adults suffering with substance use disorders.
The remarkable future campus will consist of two buildings that are designed to support both housed persons and those residents suffering from homelessness in their recovery journeys. The first building will provide clinical services, which will include:
- withdrawal management (detox),
- stabilization,
- mental health treatment,
- residential treatment,
- treatment beds,
- medication-assisted treatment,
- care coordination, and
- peer support
The second building will provide transitional housing and outpatient services, which will greatly help support recovery and reentry into the community where homeless residents will be able to plug into the county’s vast network of resources. Life-skill developments, such as job skills, will also be offered.
Altogether, the campus will add 76 beds to the county’s total system of care, along with outpatient services.
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“This innovative campus demonstrates what’s possible when local, regional, and state partners work together with a shared vision,” Governor Tina Kotek said. “I am thankful to have been able to identify and direct $10 million in state dollars to make this project possible. The campus will save lives and provide hope for so many when it opens next year.”
“This future Recovery Campus is going to be the crown jewel of the county’s recovery-oriented system of care,” stated Clackamas County Commissioner Ben West. “It’s a place for critical services and supports to help individuals, families and communities recover. What sets this campus apart from other recovery centers is on-site transitional housing to help people build their recovery capital and re-enter the community.”
“If we’re serious about ending homelessness, we have to address its root causes including longstanding gaps in our behavioral health system,” Metro Councilor Christine Lewis said. “For many people, access to treatment, recovery support and other critical services is an essential step toward housing stability. Voters recognized that lasting solutions require both housing and services when they approved the Supportive Housing Services measure in 2020.”
About the future campus
Clackamas County believes that every path to recovery is different, and that recovery is possible for anyone suffering from substance use disorder.
- Entering the campus: Adults seeking help can voluntarily use our center. Referrals come from hospitals, families, law enforcement and more. The campus will play an important role in reducing inappropriate placement in jails and emergency rooms.
- Continuity of care: Peers with lived experience will offer support throughout each person’s journey reentering society, including help navigating the county’s network of resources.
- Service Provider: Fora Health will be the service provider and developer for the campus.
- Construction is projected to be completed in late 2027.
- The campus is being paid for through a variety of federal, state, and local funds, including $13.5 million from the voter-approved Supportive Housing Services measure, $10 million from a governor-directed transitional housing fund, $5 million from state lottery bonds, secured through the leadership of Rep. April Dobson, and $2.5 million from Congressionally Directed Spending, secured through the leadership of Senators Wyden and Merkley.
Clackamas County’s recovery-oriented system of care
The recovery campus is a critical addition to the county’s recovery-oriented system of care. This coordinated network of services builds on the strengths and resiliencies of individuals, families, and communities. Our goal is to ensure that struggling individuals receive timely, person-centered support, treatment, and resources to help them achieve and sustain long-term recovery.
The campus is one of six priority investments, including our Clackamas County Stabilization Center, recovery housing program, Caring Place, Clackamas Village, and Lake Road Health Center. More info:
- The new, expanded Lake Road Health Clinic in the Milwaukie area focuses on mental health and substance use disorders.
- The Clackamas County Stabilization Center in Milwaukie helps people in the middle of a mental health crisis.
- The Clackamas Village is a pod community in Clackamas for homeless individuals transitioning to stable housing.
- The Caring Place is a forthcoming homeless services hub in Oregon City.
