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Lifeways - Residential SUD Treatment Center

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Overview

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Located on a discreet property in Ontario, Oregon, Lifeways Residential SUD Treatment Center offers co-ed residential addiction treatment in a close-knit, home-like setting. Operated by Lifeways, a nonprofit behavioral health organization, the center combines counseling, medications for addiction treatment, and mental health care with trauma-informed support. Residents participate in therapy, holistic recreation, SMART Recovery meetings, and optional faith-based activities. Continued guidance through discharge planning, housing and employment support, and community-based recovery connections help clients maintain lasting recovery after treatment.

Address

686 NW 9th Street
Ontario, OR 97914

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Spanish
  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Court referrals
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • Pregnant/postpartum

Community-Focused Residential Care

Lifeways Residential SUD Treatment Center in Ontario, Oregon offers co-ed residential treatment in a small, community-based setting. As part of Lifeways, a nonprofit behavioral health network serving Oregon and Idaho, the center helps residents build stability and confidence through counseling, medications for addiction treatment, and mental health care. Treatment stays of about 90 days give residents time to recover at a steady pace in a supportive environment.

Comfortable, Home-Like Setting

The facility houses about residents in separate men’s and women’s dorms, with shared living rooms, a dining space, and a commercial kitchen. This small-scale layout fosters daily connection and accountability while maintaining a warm, home-like feel. Residents enjoy access to recreation areas and community activities, including church and self-help meetings.

Integrated and Trauma-Informed Treatment

Care at Lifeways is designed for the whole person. The program includes individual and group therapy, medications for addiction treatment, and mental health support delivered in a trauma-informed setting. Residents can participate in both secular and faith-based groups, including SMART Recovery meetings, while receiving peer mentoring and case management to build recovery skills that extend beyond treatment.

Continued Support and Community Reintegration

Planning for life after treatment begins early. Lifeways staff help residents secure housing, find job training opportunities, and connect with ongoing recovery resources in the community. As a nonprofit provider, Lifeways welcomes adults from all backgrounds and offers a sliding fee scale to ensure access to care regardless of financial circumstances.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance
  • Some Private Insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Mental health support

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Room Amenities

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Secular meetings
  • Job training
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust


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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

Important disclaimer

We cannot guarantee the quality of treatment at any facility. We cannot independently confirm the accuracy of every data point, and some information may become outdated or change over time. A Trust Score is a starting point, not a guarantee of treatment quality or outcomes. Please contact us if you would like to update or correct facility information.