CODA Welcomes Newest Board Member Terri Theisen
We are delighted to announce the election of our newest board member Terri Theisen, Principal Consultant at Portland’s T2 Group. Terri worked with CODA several years ago to help raise
Saying It Nicer: Why Language Matters for People with Addiction
Because addiction is a chronic, relapsing disorder, patients commonly need repeated courses of treatment for sustained remission. This recent article from Forbes magazine illustrates how the language we use can
Naloxone Should Be As Ubiquitous As Tylenol
The drug that reverses opioid overdoses is safe and easy to use. Read the full Slate article here.
Important Update to CODA’s Outpatient Services
In May of this year, secondary to challenges with the limited space and a small staff, CODA discontinued in-person services at our Gresham outpatient office. Using our newfound telehealth skills,
CODA Employee Giving with Match Supports Local Organizations
To support the Black Lives Matter movement, CODA invited its employees to donate to ACLU of Oregon, Self Enhancement, Inc., Southern Poverty Law Center, Black Parent Initiative, Coalition of Communities of Color and the Urban League of
Clackamas County Jail expands medication-assisted treatment for opioid withdrawals
Read the full Street Roots article here
Seaside Recovery Center reaches milestone of 100 patients in first three months of operating
With all the difficult work of planning and implementation behind us, it’s hard to believe it’s been three months since CODA’s first Oregon coast location, Seaside Recovery Center, opened its
CODA’s Outpatient Programs Accepting New Patients
Starting Monday April 27th, CODA’s outpatient programs are again scheduling admissions for new patients. We have maintained our “same-day, next-day” model, meaning individuals seeking help from us can begin treatment
A summary of changes to CODA operations as of 4/3/2020
Below is a summary of changes to our operations as of 4/3/2020. Our Residential Programs in Gresham and Tigard are continuing to admit patients. We have lowered our total
More COVID-19 Updates
Good afternoon, all. Below are some additional changes we are implementing effective 3/24/2020. Our outpatient services (located in Hillsboro, Tigard, Clackamas, and Gresham) have shifted to their “essential services” model.
CODA, Inc and COVID: More notes from the field
As most of us near the end of the work week (residential staff, I see you and appreciate you), I wanted to summarize our efforts here. First and foremost, we’re
Update on CODA’s COVID-19 Response
First, I want to thank everyone for their continued commitment to our patient’s health and safety. We’re all experiencing a tremendous flow of information right now, and it can be