Central City Concern Letty Owings Center

The Letty Owings Center operates as a specialized residential treatment facility designed exclusively for women navigating addiction recovery. This gender-specific approach acknowledges that women often face distinct challenges in recovery, from trauma histories to childcare concerns that can complicate traditional mixed-gender treatment settings. The residential format provides 24-hour support and structure, creating a safe recovery environment where women can focus entirely on their healing.

Residential treatment at the center addresses multiple conditions simultaneously, including substance use disorders, alcohol addiction, drug addiction, and co-occurring mental health conditions. The facility's dual diagnosis capabilities prove especially important for women whose addiction may be intertwined with trauma, PTSD, or other mental health challenges that require integrated treatment approaches within the residential setting.

Beyond general women's treatment, the Letty Owings Center specifically serves mothers and pregnant women who require specialized addiction treatment considerations. Pregnant women in recovery face unique medical and psychological needs that standard rehab programs may not adequately address. The center's focus on this population ensures that both maternal health and addiction recovery receive appropriate attention during residential treatment.

Mothers entering residential treatment often struggle with separation anxiety and concerns about their children's wellbeing during their recovery process. The center's understanding of these maternal-specific challenges helps create treatment plans that acknowledge the complexity of being both a mother and someone in early recovery, supporting women through this particularly vulnerable period.

Central to the center's treatment philosophy is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an approach that helps women identify and change thought patterns that contribute to addictive behaviors. CBT proves particularly effective in residential settings where women have consistent opportunities to practice new coping skills in a structured environment. This therapeutic method teaches practical tools for managing triggers, cravings, and emotional challenges that often surface during early recovery.

The residential treatment model allows for intensive CBT work that might be difficult to achieve in outpatient settings. Women can engage in daily therapeutic activities while being supported by trained staff who understand the intersection of gender-specific issues and addiction recovery, creating a comprehensive treatment experience focused on sustainable sobriety.

As part of Central City Concern's broader mission since 1979, the Letty Owings Center connects women to Portland's established recovery community network. This connection proves valuable for long-term recovery success, as women completing residential treatment can transition into ongoing support systems and aftercare resources available throughout the Portland area. The center's location in Northeast Portland positions residents within a recovery-supportive urban environment.

The facility accepts multiple payment methods including Medicaid, private insurance, state insurance, and offers payment assistance, making residential treatment accessible to women across different economic circumstances. This commitment to accessibility aligns with Central City Concern's mission of serving vulnerable populations throughout Multnomah County and Oregon, ensuring that financial barriers don't prevent women from accessing needed residential addiction treatment.