Institute of Addictions Studies

Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon (ACCBO)
ACCBO provides certification information, policies and ethical standards, trainings and information about the alcohol and drug addictions counseling industry in the state of Oregon.

ChangePoint, Inc.
ChangePoint has offers addictions multilingual and culturally sensitive addiction treatment for alcohol, drugs and gambling, as well as associated problems such as domestic violence. ChangePoint participates in addictions treatment research sponsored by National Institute on Drug Abuse and Oregon Health and Science University.

DePaul Treatment Centers
De Paul works in partnership with individuals, families and communities seeking to create freedom from drug and alcohol addiction. De Paul Treatment Centers have provided chemical dependency treatment services to some of Oregon’s most severely affected low-income adults and youth. Over 20,000 people have been served by the agency since its incorporation as an independent non-profit in 1978.

Evergreen Treatment Services
For almost 30 years Evergreen Treatment Services has been providing evidence-based addiction treatment services to the citizens of Western Washington. ETS is a private, non-profit organization licensed as an outpatient opioid treatment program. The agency currently serves over 900 patients in four methadone clinics located in King County and a newly opened clinic in Thurston County.

Fifth Avenue Counseling and Consulting
A private practice clinic with over 30 years of experience in dual diagnosis treatment. Provides counseling, consultation to individuals and businesses, and education/training

Hazelden Foundation
Hazelden is a non-profit organization providing high quality, affordable rehabilitation, education, prevention, and professional services and publications in chemical dependency and related disorders.

National Association on Alcohol, Drugs and Disabilities (NAADD)
This website describes the activities and mission of NAADD, America's only national organization exclusively devoted to the cross-section of alcohol and drug problems and disability. Included are resources, opportunities for advocacy and technical assistance.

Northwest Frontier Addiction Technology Transfer Center (NFATTC)
NFATTC works with collaborating partners in each Northwest state to shape a comprehensive workforce development system, provide multiple access routes to scientific information and research-based practice methods, and contribute new knowledge to facilitate continuing improvement in the region's training and service delivery systems. Special efforts will focus on making culturally relevant learning experiences available to the most remote geographic areas of each participating state.

Portland Community College Institute for Health Professionals
We provide quality continuing education to health professionals, including addictions professionals.

SIMS (SAMHSA's Information Mailing System)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the Federal Government's premiere source of information about mental health services, substance abuse prevention, and addiction treatment. By joining SIMS you get timely information about topics that interest you in the area of mental health and substance abuse services. Sign up now to receive email notifications of new grant and contract announcements, new publications, policy, and data.

LifeWorks Northwest (formerly TVC)
TVC (Tualatin Valley Centers) provides mental health, addiction, and social services to approximately 6000 clients a year in the Portland metropolitan area. We serve clients of all ages from childhood to older-adulthood. We are funded by grants and state programs, as well as through generous private support.