Best Substance Abuse in Oregon — 15 resources

About Substance Abuse for Women

Substance use treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed providers, mutual-aid programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety), hospital detox, methadone clinics, and sober living. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) and findtreatment.gov locate local programs 24/7. For pregnant and parenting women, federally funded Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW) programs provide specialized residential and outpatient care that allows children on-site. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the standard for opioid use disorder, and family drug courts offer treatment-based alternatives to losing custody. This directory aggregates each state's single state agency for SUD, women-specific treatment, MAT providers, and recovery meetings.

Substance Abuse in Oregon

Oregon circuit courts handle family law in each of its 27 judicial districts. The Division of Child Support operates under the Department of Justice. Portland, Salem, Eugene, Gresham, and Hillsboro are the largest metros. Legal Aid Services of Oregon and the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence provide statewide civil legal aid and safety services for women.

15 Resources

1. CODA — Portland Women's Program

Women-specific substance abuse treatment and recovery in Portland. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Most programs offer sliding-scale fees, Medicaid acceptance, or free assessment intakes. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

503-232-6205 · 1027 NE Couch St, Portland, OR 97232 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. De Paul Treatment Centers — Portland

Residential and outpatient addiction treatment for women in Portland. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Most programs offer sliding-scale fees, Medicaid acceptance, or free assessment intakes. Available 24/7.

503-535-1151 · 1212 SE Division St Suite 201, Portland, OR 97202 · 24/7 Admissions · Visit Website

3. Willamette Family — Eugene

Substance abuse treatment and family services in Lane County for women in recovery in Eugene. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Most programs offer sliding-scale fees, Medicaid acceptance, or free assessment intakes. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

541-345-8013 · 687 Cheshire Ave, Eugene, OR 97402 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

4. Alcoholics Anonymous — Oregon — Free

Free peer support meetings for women recovering from alcohol addiction across Oregon. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Most programs offer sliding-scale fees, Medicaid acceptance, or free assessment intakes. Open Meeting times vary.

503-223-8569 · Statewide Meetings · Meeting times vary · Visit Website

5. Narcotics Anonymous — Oregon — Free

Free peer support meetings for women recovering from drug addiction across Oregon. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Most programs offer sliding-scale fees, Medicaid acceptance, or free assessment intakes. Open Meeting times vary.

503-786-0532 · Statewide Meetings · Meeting times vary

6. Bridgeway Recovery Services — Salem

Residential and outpatient addiction treatment in the Salem area for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Most programs offer sliding-scale fees, Medicaid acceptance, or free assessment intakes. Available 24/7.

503-363-2021 · 3020 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301 · 24/7 · Visit Website

7. SAMHSA Treatment Locator — Free

Free 24/7 confidential treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) in English or Spanish for referrals to local treatment facilities and support groups. No insurance required and calls are fully confidential.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

8. Alcoholics Anonymous — Free

AA — free worldwide fellowship for those struggling with alcohol. Find a meeting near you for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Available online 24/7 at aa.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

9. Narcotics Anonymous — Free

NA — free fellowship for those recovering from drug addiction. Worldwide meeting locator for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Available online 24/7 at na.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. SMART Recovery — Free

Self-Management and Recovery Training — science-based addiction recovery support groups and online meetings for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Available online 24/7 at smartrecovery.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Women for Sobriety — Free

Recovery program designed by and for women dealing with substance use, with online and in-person groups. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Available online 24/7 at womenforsobriety.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Al-Anon Family Groups — Free

Free fellowship for families and friends of alcoholics. Find a meeting near you for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Available online 24/7 at al-anon.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. Nar-Anon — Free

Free fellowship for those affected by someone else's drug use. Worldwide meeting directory for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Available online 24/7 at nar-anon.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Shatterproof — Free

Reversing the addiction crisis through advocacy, science-based treatment, and family support for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Available online 24/7 at shatterproof.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. Faces & Voices of Recovery — Free

Organizing the recovery community to advocate for policy and reduce stigma for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Available online 24/7 at facesandvoicesofrecovery.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many substance abuse resources are in Oregon?
Women's Corner tracks 15 substance abuse resources for women in Oregon.
Are substance abuse resources in Oregon free?
11 of the 15 listed substance abuse resources in Oregon are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Oregon have substance abuse resources?
Listings span cities including Portland, Eugene, Salem.
What are some examples of substance abuse resources in Oregon?
Featured entries include CODA — Portland Women's Program, De Paul Treatment Centers — Portland, Willamette Family — Eugene, Alcoholics Anonymous — Oregon, Narcotics Anonymous — Oregon.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
6 of 15 Oregon substance abuse listings include phone numbers.
Where do I start if I want help with addiction?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7. They connect you to local treatment, support groups, and women-specific programs. FindTreatment.gov lets you search by location, payment, and women's services. Medicaid covers treatment in every state under the Mental Health Parity Act.
Will I lose my kids if I go to treatment?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by family court and CPS — it shows responsibility. Many states have women-and-children residential treatment programs where your kids stay with you during recovery (search SAMHSA's directory for 'residential treatment for women with children'). Hiding addiction is far more dangerous to custody than addressing it.
Are there women-only treatment programs?
Yes — research shows women have better outcomes in gender-specific treatment because programs address trauma, parenting, pregnancy, and DV that fuel addiction differently for women. SAMHSA's directory filters by 'programs for women' and 'pregnant/postpartum women.' Most include childcare or family housing.
What about pregnancy and addiction?
Call 1-800-662-HELP immediately — they prioritize pregnant women for treatment, and federal law requires treatment programs to admit pregnant women on the same day or refer immediately. Medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine) is safer for the baby than untreated addiction or withdrawal. Most states have laws protecting pregnant women seeking treatment from prosecution.