NARA Administration Child and Family Services

NARA Administration Child and Family Services is an adolescent addiction treatment center in Gresham, Oregon offering culturally grounded substance use treatment for youth.

As part of a Native led nonprofit founded in 1970, NARA integrates traditional Indian culture and spirituality with evidence-based, family-centered care.

Adolescent Addiction Treatment Programs

Young people can begin with the Youth Residential Treatment Center which provides structured around-the-clock support for teens facing alcohol and drug use.

Outpatient options and the Child & Family Program extend care beyond residential treatment helping families heal together throughout the recovery process.

Clients can expect counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and life-skills training, and relapse prevention planning.

NARA also offers medication-assisted treatment, a 12-Step approach, and support for co-occurring mental health conditions.

Quick Facts About NARA Youth Center

• Location: Gresham, Oregon, serving the Greater Portland area.
• Levels of care: Youth residential treatment, outpatient services, and youth tobacco cessation.
• Who they treat: Adolescents ages 12 to 17, including American Indian and Alaska Native youth, and others seeking care.
• Approach: Culturally and spiritually relevant, family centered care rooted in Native traditions.
• Payment options: Accepts Medicaid, private insurance, and self pay, with income based discounts.
• Differentiator: Native led, nonprofit organization combining youth treatment with child and family programming.