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Central City Concern - Letty Owings Center (Closed)

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*CLOSED* Letty Owings Center in Portland provides long-term residential addiction treatment for pregnant and parenting women, including those with mental health needs or past experiences with violence and trauma. Set in an urban neighborhood, the 29-bed facility provides on-site childcare and allows mothers to live with their young children while receiving counseling and medications for addiction treatment (MAT). As part of the nonprofit Central City Concern network, the program also offers housing support, case management, and parenting education, all designed to help families stabilize together.

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Portland, OR 97232

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Ages Served

  • Seniors (Ages 65+)
  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female

Languages Served

  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult women
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • Pregnant/postpartum

Residential Care for Mothers and Young Children

Letty Owings Center is a 29-bed residential facility in Portland designed specifically for pregnant women and mothers with children under the age of six. It’s one of the few programs where women can live alongside their children during treatment, helping to reduce the trauma of separation and support family reunification. Most stays last between 14 and 90 days, with a focus on long-term recovery and family healing.

Integrated Mental Health and Addiction Support

Treatment at Letty Owings includes individual and group counseling, medications for addiction treatment (MAT), and support for co-occurring mental health disorders. The program offers trauma-informed care for women with histories of domestic violence, sexual abuse, or other traumas. Parenting classes and life skills training like budgeting, communication, and meal planning, are built into the schedule to support stability beyond treatment.

Onsite Childcare and Holistic Services

Mothers can attend counseling and group therapy while their children are cared for in the facility’s on-site nursery or at nearby partner preschools. Health providers assist with prenatal and postpartum care, and staff offer acupuncture, tobacco cessation support, and transportation assistance. Case managers help with accessing housing, benefits, and long-term recovery planning.

Part of a Nonprofit Recovery Network

Letty Owings Center is part of Central City Concern, a nonprofit organization that supports clients dealing with homelessness and substance use. Through this network, residents gain access to services like primary care, job support, transitional housing, and culturally specific recovery programs, all aimed at building long-term stability.

Affordable and Accessible Care

The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and some private insurance. No one is turned away due to inability to pay.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Medicaid
  • State insurance
  • Some Private Insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Acupuncture therapy
  • Case management support
  • Child care services
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Residential beds for children
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Room Amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • No vaping allowed
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust


Reviews and Ratings

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  • Friendly atmosphere appreciated by families
  • Staff shows genuine love and care
  • Program is recognized for its amazing support
Central City Concern - Letty Owings Center (Closed)
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Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

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