Jefferson County’s Trusted Treatment Program
As one of the longest-serving Substance Use Disorder and mental health recovery providers in Oregon, BestCare is trusted to be the designated treatment program for Jefferson County. Since 1998, we’ve been providing services and care to the children, adults, and families of our community. Using compassion and evidence-based practices, our holistic and collaborative approach places an entire support team by your side, giving you the tools, guidance, and support needed for lasting change.
Substance Use Disorder and mental illness affects people from all walks of life, which is why we proudly serve every member of our community.
Our staff reflects Jefferson County’s diverse population and embraces the unique needs of each individual.
Mental Health Program
BestCare is proud to be the contracted mental health care provider in Jefferson County. Led by a team of clinicians, case managers, coordinators, and skills trainers, our outpatient program provides mental health assessment and a full range of counseling services. Psychiatry – including evaluation, medication management, and nursing support – is an integral part of our clinical services. For those with severe and persistent mental illness, we offer supportive programs that assist with employment and continued therapy. We also provide services for children and teens with mental health needs, as well as school-based services with on-site individual counseling throughout Jefferson County.
Outpatient SUD Program
As Jefferson County’s contracted outpatient alcohol and drug treatment program, BestCare provides assessment, individual and group counseling, and drug-testing for adults and adolescents suffering from Substance Use Disorders. Our team includes clinicians, recovery mentors, and Native American outreach specialists, who provide a variety of treatment groups, including education, relapse prevention, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. For people experiencing co-occurring disorders, we provide coordinated care with our mental health team. BestCare is a state-certified DUII treatment provider in Jefferson County and is the contracted Oregon Health Plan provider.
Prevention Services
Complementing the efforts of the Prevention Coalition for a Vibrant Community, BestCare’s Prevention Services used evidence-based practices that have been researched and proven to work. From helping to promote resilience and guiding parents of today’s teens, to reducing risk factors for alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse/misuse, to suicide prevention and postvention training, our programs are effective and community-driven.
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Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities Program
The IDD/DD Program is a Medicaid-based program that provides services to an exceptional population in our community. The focus of the program is to keep individual with a developmental disability out of institutional settings by providing supportive services at home and in the community. Our goal is: “Promoting the opportunity for our clients to work toward independent living.”
Supportive Housing / Rental Assistance Program
As a direct rental assistance service for Jefferson County, the Support Housing Program assists adults who have severe and persistent mental illness, limited income, and acute housing needs. The 12- to 18-month program helps participants locate safe, affordable rentals and provides peer support specialists who make regular home visits and assit with accesssing community and government services. When the time comes for participants to progress to independent living, our staff provides mentoring, referrals, and advocacy to help ensure a successful transition.
Supportive Employment
Employment provides a person with more than just income, it gives them identity, structure, and routine. Recognizing the important role employment plays in regaining one’s independence, BestCare offers supported employment services. From identifying skills to maintaining employment, our support helps participants become more self-reliant.
BestClub Adult Mental Health Consumer Services
For individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, we offer the BestClub Program. This adult mental health consumer center is staffed by a mental health team that facilitates individual and group therapy and case management services. Lunches are provided throughout the week, and through a grant from the State Health Services Division, we offer mental health-supported housing and rental assistance for eligible participants.
