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Teras Intervention and Counseling

Teras Intervention and Counseling

  • Portland, OR
  • Outpatient

Teras Intervention and Counseling, located in Portland, Oregon, is a nonprofit organization focusing on domestic violence intervention, anger management, and outpatient alcohol and drug treatment services. Their commitment to accessibility and affordability makes them a unique provider in the community.

The primary mission of Teras Intervention and Counseling is to deliver accessible, affordable, and high-quality treatment services to all. The organization emphasizes the safety of adults and children who have experienced or are at risk of abuse.

  • Specializes in state-approved domestic violence intervention programs.
  • Provides comprehensive anger management services.
  • Offers outpatient treatment options for substance use disorders.
  • Nonprofit organization dedicated to community support and well-being.

Treas Intervention and Counseling treats substance use disorders and addresses issues of domestic violence and anger management, benefiting individuals and families affected by these issues.

  • 3 Conditions Treated
  • Insurance Accepted
  • 5 Levels of Care
  • Speaks English
  • 19 Therapies & Programs

Conditions and Issues Treated

Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment

Rehab centers exist in Portland, OR to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse, which is an umbrella term for drug and alcohol addiction. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Centers like Teras Intervention and Counseling provide individuals a chance to access individual and group therapy that can be monumental for recovery.

Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using various psychoactive substances. It is also a diagnostic term used by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to define the mental and physical impairment or distress caused by misuse and overuse of certain substances in a period of 12 months.

Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment

Opioid addiction involves addiction to legal or illegal opioids. It may happen very quickly with any opioid use. Sometimes within a matter of days. Opioid addiction is a known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction.

Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use even if they want to quit. Stopping using an opioid requires careful medical observation. Sometimes the withdrawal can persist for many weeks, which can put the user at a high risk for relapse.

It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox like those offered at Teras Intervention and Counseling in Portland, OR, OR, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.

Levels of Care

This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Intervention, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

Intensive outpatient programs are an integral part of the continuum of care for people addicted to drugs and alcohol. Most intensive outpatient programs in Portland, OR comprise a 3-hour session three times a week. Usually, the intensity of these programs diminishes over time. These programs offer a range of services, including counselling, medical treatment, and monitoring alcohol and drug use. The programs are ideal for people who do not need treatment at an inpatient or residential facility and continue to need extended care and support.

Outpatient treatment is treatment that occurs when a patient is not checked into a rehab facility. The patient may show up for therapy sessions, go through detox and engage in other therapies to help them recover. However, they will do so while they live at home in Oregon.

Outpatient therapy provided by Teras Intervention and Counseling is usually recommended as a follow up to inpatient therapy. It helps patients adapt to their normal lives after treatment. In some cases, it can also be an alternative to inpatient treatment. People may choose this route if they are unable to leave their jobs, children or if they don’t have the money for inpatient treatment. However, inpatient treatment is the best way to recover from addiction.

An intervention is a meeting held by families and friends of the addicted party, managed by Teras Intervention and Counseling. It lets the person know that their loved ones are concerned about them. It is intended to make the addicted party agree to get help.

Interventions are often hosted by a mental health professional in Oregon who knows how to communicate with people dealing with addiction. These intervention services can make all the difference when it comes to getting loved ones to agree to treatment.

Aftercare support involves the support given to a Portland, Oregon patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Teras Intervention and Counseling‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.

Teras Intervention and Counseling‘s Therapies & Programs

Couples therapy is an approach wherein the patients and their partners are engaged together as a part of the treatment process. When a person becomes a victim of substance abuse, it affects the patient and the people around him, particularly his partner. Their relationship can become strained due to lack of communication, financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse in more severe cases.

Couples therapy addresses these issues and tries to rebuild the trust between the partners. The partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success and sustained recovery.

Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.

Group therapy happens at Teras Intervention and Counseling in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Portland, OR patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.

Unresolved trauma is often a key reason why many patients resorted to substance abuse. Trauma therapy refers to treatment wherein specialist therapists help the patients to resolve the trauma that led the patients to substance abuse. The trauma could be physical abuse, sexual abuse, war, natural disasters, divorce, accident, loss of a loved one, etc. Thinking of these traumatic events causes emotional disturbances like anxiety, depression and results in addiction. If trauma is the primary cause of substance abuse, then both issues must be addressed. Otherwise, there is a risk of relapse. Trauma therapy also improves the cognitive functions and provides long term benefits.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. It can be used in individual counseling sessions. Talking through issues with professionals at Teras Intervention and Counseling can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. It is a way of learning about yourself and your individual perceptions. CBT is a healthy way of addressing some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in your life.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. Due to this, REBT deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. REBT pushes an individual to become more reasonable and choose a life without the repercussions of addictions.

Patients at Teras Intervention and Counseling in Portland, OR learn how to self-soothe by conducting rational self-counseling. REBT provides their patients with the skill sets necessary in handling problems all by themselves, without seeking professional help. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.

People who leave treatment without learning life skills from staff at Teras Intervention and Counseling are at a disadvantage when it comes to maintaining sobriety. Although it is difficult to teach life skills, aftercare support helps patients develop these skills over time. Life skills taught in Oregon include things like finding a job and a good place to live, self-care, and managing finances.
Alcoholics Anonymous is responsible for the development of the popular “12 Step Program” Most substance treatment centers in Portland, Oregon, like Teras Intervention and Counseling, have their own 12 step program designed to help users achieve sobriety. The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse.

Payment Options

For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Location & Contact

    Teras Intervention and Counseling Location and Directions
    Address
    3945 SE Hawthorne Blvd
    Portland, OR 97214

    Phone Number
    (503) 719-5250

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    Teras Intervention and Counseling Location and Directions

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    Accepts

    • Gender
      Female, Male
    • Age
      Adults (20+), Teenagers
    • Modality
      Couples, Family, Group, Individuals
    Ownership
    Non-Profit

    Listed May 26, 2020

    Updated July 25, 2024

    Portland, Oregon Addiction and Treatment

    Oregon’s drug abuse rates are higher when compared to other states in the country, and currently ranks 5th in the nation for drug-related health issues. Marijuana and prescription opioids are among the top drugs most often abused by teenagers in Oregon. Alcohol abuse in the state is also higher than average; over 6.25% of residents abuse alcohol every year.

    Portland, Oregon, is a vibrant city known for its stunning parks, iconic bridges, and extensive bicycle paths. With a thriving arts scene, numerous coffee shops, breweries, and food trucks, Portland offers a unique and engaging atmosphere. However, the city has faced challenges with substance abuse, with heroin being the leading cause of overdose deaths in Multnomah County in 2004. From 2018 to 2022, overdose deaths from synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, increased by a staggering 533%.

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