Center for Human Development Inc

For people in recovery who want to stay connected to their home, work, and family while receiving structured addiction treatment, Center for Human Development offers both an Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in La Grande, Oregon. These two levels of outpatient care allow clients to step into the right level of support — whether that means a standard weekly schedule or a more intensive commitment of sessions designed to reinforce early recovery skills.

CHD's outpatient model is particularly well-suited to individuals who are building long-term recovery rather than seeking acute stabilization. By remaining in the community throughout treatment, clients can apply the skills developed in therapy to real-life situations in real time — a critical advantage for durable, lasting change. The center operates Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, making it accessible around typical work and school schedules.

A significant portion of people seeking addiction treatment are also managing mental health conditions such as trauma, PTSD, or other co-occurring disorders. Center for Human Development is equipped to address dual diagnosis cases, treating substance use and underlying mental health conditions together rather than in isolation. This integrated focus is central to the clinical work at CHD, and it reflects an understanding that recovery is rarely just about the substance itself.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) serves as the primary therapeutic method at the center, providing clients with structured, skill-based tools to examine and shift the thought and behavior patterns that sustain addictive cycles. For individuals who have experienced trauma — which is common among those in recovery — this framework offers a concrete foundation for both mental health stabilization and sustained sobriety.

Center for Human Development was built to serve the full spectrum of Union County and Eastern Oregon's population. The center works with adolescents entering treatment for the first time, adults at various stages of their recovery journey, and individuals referred through the court system who are fulfilling legal treatment requirements. CHD also provides services specifically accessible to individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing — a population that is often underserved by treatment providers — and conducts services in both English and German.

This breadth of population served is not incidental — it reflects CHD's identity as a not-for-profit community health organization. The center's commitment to accessibility extends to its financial policies: Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, sliding-scale fees, and financial assistance are all accepted, and the center's stated policy ensures that no one will be turned away from clinical services solely because they cannot afford to pay.

Cost is one of the most common barriers to entering addiction treatment, and CHD has structured its payment options to reduce that barrier as much as possible. The center accepts a wide range of payment sources, including Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay. For those without sufficient coverage, a sliding-scale fee structure adjusts costs based on family size and income.

Beyond sliding-scale pricing, CHD has made an explicit institutional commitment: no one will be denied clinical services because of an inability to pay. For families in Eastern Oregon weighing their options for substance abuse treatment, this policy represents a meaningful assurance — that financial circumstances alone will not determine whether someone can access the care they need. To learn more or to start the intake process, contact CHD at (541) 962-8800 or [email protected].