Lifeworks Northwest

Mental health services - Lifeworks NW mental health services support children from as young as three up to young adults, whether they need foster care, outpatient therapy, or a more structured day treatment program. We believe in involving the entire family whenever appropriate and work hard to keep children or youth in their homes, local schools, and community.lifeworks NW offers a wide array of options for individuals, families, adults and older adults who seek counseling services. We tailor our programs to a wide range of needs. We provide a menu of services from outpatient counseling to residential treatment facilities. We also provide supported employment and longer term services for clients who need them.

Prevention - we believe it is critical to reach children and youth early in order to get in front of mental health or addiction issues. Our community based services are located in a variety of venues across the tri-county area. Our home-based services provide support for families, youth and parents, building on their current strengths. Our school based services work in partnership with several area school districts, to provide prevention education and skill-building support for children and their families in their schools. We provide parenting education in the community and in families' homes. In addition, we operate three children's relief nurseries.

Chemical dependancy treatment - we offer proven alcohol and drug treament programs for youth ages 12 to 21 and their families. We coordinate our efforts with schools, juvenile justice, family and friends to develop life-long recovery and support for each young person in our care. With programs grounded in evidence-based practice, Lifeworks NW is the leading portland metro area addiction provider with the largest number and variety of services. We also provide culturally specific treatment for african-american and latino youth. Lifeworks NW provides addiction services for adults from basic outpatient therapy to more extensive day and residential programs. (continued on schedule o).we also provide a range of treatment for those struggling with problem gambling - both the gambler and his or her family. Other services include women's intensive services, residential treatment and transitional housing and help for those within the criminal justice system. We use a number of research-based therapeutic models such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational therapy to support our clients and increase their participation in treatment.