Mid Columbia Center for Living Hood River Alcohol and Drug Prog

Mid Columbia Center for Living's Hood River facility specializes in outpatient addiction treatment that allows clients to maintain their daily responsibilities while receiving professional support. The center's Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach helps individuals identify thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to substance use, developing practical strategies for long-term recovery. This therapeutic method proves particularly effective for clients who benefit from structured skill-building while remaining connected to their community and family networks.

The facility's status as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic enables comprehensive care coordination between substance abuse treatment and mental health services. Clients receive integrated treatment for co-occurring conditions, addressing both addiction and underlying mental health concerns through a unified treatment team. This approach eliminates the need to navigate multiple providers, creating smoother recovery experiences for individuals and families throughout the Columbia River Gorge region.

The center's clinical leadership includes Medical Director Dr. Kim Humann and Adult Clinical Services Manager Fred Williams, LCSW, ensuring medical oversight and licensed clinical supervision across all treatment programs. Children's Services Manager Kalyn Sherwood, LCSW, provides specialized expertise for younger clients, while Crisis Services Clinical Manager Misty Lacy, LPC, offers immediate support during critical moments in recovery.

Executive Director Al Barton, MS, LPC, oversees the facility's operations alongside Quality & Compliance Director Gaby Swisher, LCSW, MPH, who ensures treatment standards meet regulatory requirements and best practices. This multi-disciplinary team approach creates accountability and clinical depth that supports clients through various stages of recovery, from initial treatment engagement through ongoing maintenance of sobriety.

Serving Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties, Mid Columbia Center addresses the unique challenges of providing addiction treatment in rural Oregon communities. The facility's bilingual capacity in English and Spanish removes language barriers that often prevent Latino families from accessing recovery services. This cultural responsiveness extends beyond translation to include understanding of family dynamics and community relationships that influence recovery success.

The center accepts Oregon Health Plan, Medicare, TRICARE, and regional insurance carriers including Moda, Pacific Source, and Regence, ensuring treatment accessibility across different economic circumstances. Cash payment options provide flexibility for uninsured clients, while the comprehensive insurance acceptance demonstrates the facility's commitment to serving the broader Columbia River Gorge community regardless of payment method.