Kaiser Permanente

For people who are ready to pursue recovery without stepping away from their daily lives, an outpatient program can be the right fit — and Kaiser Permanente's Interstate Medical Office East in Portland offers exactly that. As part of one of the largest integrated health systems in the country, this outpatient substance use treatment program gives participants access to coordinated care that connects addiction treatment with broader health services under one organizational umbrella.

The program runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, offering a wide daily window for scheduling sessions around work, family, and other commitments. This kind of flexibility is often what makes the difference between someone staying engaged in their recovery or falling away from it. For people in Multnomah County and the greater Portland area who need structured outpatient support, this location provides a stable, consistent recovery resource.

One of the distinguishing features of Kaiser Permanente's outpatient program at this location is its confirmed focus on co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, as well as trauma and PTSD. Many people entering recovery are not dealing with substance use in isolation — untreated mental health conditions frequently intersect with and complicate addiction. A program that addresses both simultaneously is better positioned to support lasting recovery than one that treats each issue separately or sequentially.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the therapeutic approach used at this location. CBT equips people with concrete tools to recognize and shift the thought and behavior patterns that contribute to substance use. For individuals whose recovery is complicated by trauma history or a co-occurring mental health condition, this skill-based approach provides structure that extends beyond the clinical setting and into everyday life.

The range of populations explicitly served by Kaiser Permanente's outpatient program in Portland is broader than most comparable outpatient programs. The program is designed to work with adolescents, young adults (18–25), men, women, seniors and older adults, veterans, pregnant women, people living with HIV/AIDS, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and those participating due to court-ordered treatment requirements. That diversity reflects a program built to meet people where they are rather than serving a narrow demographic profile.

Veterans and individuals with court-ordered treatment requirements are two groups that often face additional barriers to finding the right recovery program — whether due to the specific nature of their needs or the logistical demands of their situation. Having both populations explicitly served within the same outpatient program speaks to the breadth of this location's capacity. Medicare and private insurance are accepted, which helps ensure that financial barriers don't stand in the way of people who are ready to begin or continue their recovery.

Kaiser Permanente's Interstate Medical Office East accepts Medicare and private insurance for outpatient substance abuse treatment services. For seniors, veterans, and others who rely on Medicare, this is a meaningful distinction — outpatient addiction treatment covered under Medicare is not universally available across all providers. Private insurance is also accepted, covering a wide range of people seeking ongoing outpatient care as part of their recovery journey.

The program's location at 19500 SE Starks Street in Portland makes it accessible to residents throughout Multnomah County. The extended Monday through Friday schedule — open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM — means that participants are not limited to a narrow window of appointment availability, reducing one of the most common practical barriers to consistent outpatient engagement. For those evaluating outpatient programs in the Portland area, Kaiser Permanente can be reached at (855) 632-8280.