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CORE Health's outpatient clinic in Longview provides two structured pathways for adults working through substance use and co-occurring conditions. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed for individuals who need a more frequent and intensive level of engagement — offering more clinical contact than a traditional outpatient schedule without requiring residential placement. The standard Outpatient Program serves those who are ready to sustain their recovery with regular, less intensive support as they reintegrate into daily life.

Both programs treat co-occurring disorders and trauma alongside substance use, recognizing that mental health and addiction rarely travel alone. Individual therapy and group therapy are core components of the substance use treatment model, and the clinical team uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients examine and reshape the thought patterns driving their behavior. For families and individuals in Cowlitz and Lewis Counties evaluating outpatient rehab options, CORE Health's two-level structure offers flexibility to move through care at the right pace.

For the Sober Nation community, the question is never just 'which program?' — it's 'what happens after?' CORE Health addresses that directly. The center's aftercare support framework includes Peer Pathfinders, a peer-to-peer support model that connects clients with individuals who have lived recovery experience. Alongside that, emotional coaching and housing assistance help clients navigate the practical and emotional challenges that follow formal treatment.

Supportive housing and employment connections round out CORE Health's post-treatment resources, acknowledging that stable housing and meaningful work are foundational to sustained sobriety. These aftercare elements are built into the program rather than treated as optional add-ons — a reflection of the center's commitment to long-term recovery, not just short-term stabilization.

CORE Health's outpatient programs are designed to meet a wide range of people where they are. The center explicitly serves veterans, pregnant women, young adults between 18 and 25, seniors and older adults, men, women, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and those entering treatment through court-ordered requirements. This breadth is uncommon in outpatient addiction treatment settings, and it reflects CORE Health's roots as a community mental health agency rather than a narrowly focused specialty clinic.

The center operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and self-pay. A sliding fee schedule is available for those who need it, and the center's stated commitment is that no one will be denied services due to inability to pay. For residents of Longview, Centralia, Lewis County, and surrounding areas, that combination of clinical depth and financial accessibility makes CORE Health a meaningful option for long-term addiction treatment and recovery.

Many people entering addiction treatment are carrying more than a substance use disorder. CORE Health is designed with that reality in mind. The center specifically treats trauma and PTSD alongside co-occurring mental health conditions, integrating these concerns directly into the substance use treatment programs rather than referring clients elsewhere for mental health support.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the clinical foundation, and individual therapy gives clients dedicated space to work through personal history, triggers, and recovery goals with a consistent clinician. Group therapy adds a community dimension to the work. This integrated model is particularly relevant for veterans — a population CORE Health explicitly serves — as well as young adults and others whose substance use is closely tied to underlying trauma or unaddressed mental health conditions.