About OHSU Avel Gordly Center for Healing
OHSU Avel Gordly Center for Healing is a behavioral health and addiction treatment provider in Portland, Oregon as part of Oregon Health & Science University.
The center offers outpatient and intensive outpatient services for mental health conditions and substance use as well as pathological gambling with care that is trauma informed and culturally responsive.
It is recognized as one of the few Northwest programs focused on Afro-centric culturally specific care.
What kinds of treatment are offered?
The center provides general and intensive outpatient addiction services along with psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy.
Approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness based therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention planning. Co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns are also supported.
Who can get help here?
The Avel Gordly Center serves children, adults, couples, families, and community members. While care is designed to be culturally responsive for African and African-American communities the center welcomes all patients seeking healing and support.
Where is the center located?
The program is based in downtown Portland with access via TriMet and BikeTown and nearby parking options. Its central location makes behavioral health and addiction care convenient for community members across the city.
