Lifeways Inc

Lifeways Recovery Center provides two distinct levels of care for adults working through substance use and addiction: a Level 3.1 residential treatment program and an outpatient program. The residential track is a clinically managed, live-in setting designed for people who need more than weekly check-ins — it's a structured environment where the recovery work happens daily. The outpatient program offers an alternative or follow-up level of care for those who can engage in treatment while remaining in the community.

This two-track structure matters for people planning longer-term recovery, not just a single episode of care. Whether someone is stepping into residential treatment for the first time or transitioning from a higher level of care into outpatient support, Lifeways has a defined place in that continuum. The center is located in Ontario, Oregon, serving Malheur County and the broader eastern Oregon region.

One of Lifeways Recovery Center's defining clinical features is its focus on co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis treatment. Many people seeking residential treatment or an outpatient program carry both a substance use disorder and an underlying mental health condition — and Lifeways is structured to address both within the same program. Trauma and PTSD are among the specific conditions the center treats, reflecting an understanding that unresolved trauma is frequently entangled with long-term substance use.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) anchors the clinical approach at Lifeways, giving clients concrete tools for identifying and shifting the thought patterns that drive harmful behavior. For people in recovery who have tried treatment before or who know their mental health history complicates their substance use, a program that integrates dual diagnosis care rather than treating it as secondary is a meaningful differentiator.

Lifeways Recovery Center is built to serve a wide cross-section of adults in need of addiction treatment. The program is co-ed and explicitly structured to serve men and women, veterans, pregnant women, seniors and older adults, individuals with HIV/AIDS support needs, and people entering treatment through court-ordered referrals. This breadth is not typical — many residential treatment programs serve a narrower demographic — and it reflects Lifeways' role as a community-anchored recovery resource in eastern Oregon.

For veterans navigating substance use alongside the specific challenges that come with military service, or for pregnant women who need a program equipped to serve their situation, finding a residential treatment or outpatient program that explicitly lists them as a served population matters. Lifeways accepts Medicaid, which is a critical access point for many of the populations it serves. Services are available Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reach the center by phone at (541) 889-2490 or by email at [email protected].

Lifeways Recovery Center is located at 686 NW 9th Street in Ontario, Oregon 97914, in Malheur County. The center operates Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Medicaid is accepted as a payment method, which makes both the residential treatment and outpatient programs financially accessible to qualifying individuals.

For people or families exploring addiction treatment options in eastern Oregon, Lifeways offers a clear starting point: a clinically defined residential program with dual diagnosis support, CBT-grounded treatment, and a track record of serving diverse populations. To learn more or to begin the intake process, contact Lifeways directly at (541) 889-2490 or [email protected], or visit their website at lifeways.org.