Center for Addiction and Counseling

Center for Addiction and Counseling offers outpatient program services for people in Salem and Marion County who are working through substance use disorders, mental health conditions, co-occurring disorders, and trauma. As an outpatient clinic, CACS is structured for people who need consistent, professional support in their recovery without stepping away from work, housing, or family responsibilities.

The outpatient format also makes CACS a realistic option for individuals transitioning out of more intensive care settings — whether residential treatment, a sober living environment, or another level of care. Ongoing outpatient counseling is one of the most reliable forms of aftercare support, and CACS's individualized service plans mean that plan can evolve alongside each client's recovery progress.

CACS serves a wide cross-section of adults in Salem seeking substance abuse treatment and counseling. The clinic's confirmed populations include young adults (18–25), seniors, men, women, veterans, trauma survivors, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals participating in court-ordered treatment programs. That breadth reflects a deliberate commitment to meeting people where they are — regardless of background or how they arrived at treatment.

For veterans and trauma survivors in particular, having access to a clinic that also treats PTSD and trauma alongside substance use disorders can make a meaningful difference in long-term recovery outcomes. Co-occurring disorder treatment at CACS addresses the reality that addiction and mental health challenges rarely travel alone.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the therapeutic foundation at Center for Addiction and Counseling. CBT is a structured, skills-based approach that helps people in recovery recognize the connections between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors — and develop concrete strategies to interrupt patterns that lead to substance use. It is one of the most widely researched therapeutic methods in addiction treatment.

What sets CACS apart operationally is its emphasis on one-on-one care and individualized service plans. Rather than moving every client through the same program template, the clinic builds each treatment plan around the specific person — their history, their co-occurring conditions, and their recovery goals. That individual focus is not incidental; it is central to how the center describes its own mission.

Center for Addiction and Counseling accepts Oregon Health Plan through Pacific Source, as well as Medicaid and self-pay arrangements. For many adults in Salem seeking outpatient substance abuse treatment, OHP coverage removes a significant financial barrier to accessing consistent, professional counseling and recovery support.

People who are uninsured or between coverage periods can access services through self-pay. The clinic's acceptance of Medicaid also means that individuals referred through the court system or community organizations have a viable local option for fulfilling outpatient treatment requirements. For specific questions about coverage, contacting the clinic directly at (503) 584-1906 is the most reliable step.