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I recently read in the news that 61,000 people in Lane County — which includes Eugene — have substance use disorder but can’t get treatment.
As a peer mentor who has recovered it breaks my heart that we can’t do more to help people into recovery. Measure 110 has provided millions in funding and we’ve seen low-barrier recovery support, like peer mentors, really help but we don’t have enough. The other problem is that the funding could be cut at any moment as nearly a dozen bills have been proposed that could change our finding.
I think that state officials should not be making decisions about people when they have no lived experience of addiction. As peers, we know that without a peer support system, detox and treatment may not be successful long-term. So it’s short-sighted, in my opinion, to cut funding to the very people that keep folks in recovery!
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Every rehab center listed on Addictions.com is included because it meets our standards for legitimate, licensed addiction care, not because it paid for placement. We prioritize facilities that hold state licensure and national accreditation, offer a verifiable level of care, and publish clear information about the treatment and payment options they accept.
Our listings pull from public treatment databases, state licensing records, and facility-reported details, which we review for accuracy. When ranking centers within a city, we weigh accreditation status, range of services, accepted insurance and payment types, and the levels of care available on site. The goal is a directory you can trust to reflect real options in your area so you can compare centers on the factors that matter to you.
- State licensure and national accreditation status
- Levels of care and specialty programs offered on site
- Accepted insurance, Medicaid, and other payment options
- Completeness and accuracy of facility-reported information
Rehab in Eugene: What to Know
Eugene is the seat of Lane County and the second-largest metro area in Oregon after Portland, anchored by the University of Oregon and the wider Eugene-Springfield community in the southern Willamette Valley. Addictions.com lists 26 rehab facilities in Eugene, spanning medical detox, residential care, and a deep bench of outpatient programs. Alongside privately operated centers, the city serves as a regional hub for publicly funded treatment, so people who are uninsured or on the Oregon Health Plan have real local options. If you want to widen your search beyond the city, the Oregon rehab directory covers programs statewide.
Public treatment in Eugene runs largely through Lane County Behavioral Health, which operates adult and youth outpatient clinics and the Lane County Treatment Center, an opioid treatment program offering methadone and other medication-assisted treatment. The county coordinates care through its LaneCare program and contracts with the Oregon Health Plan, Medicare, and private insurers, with a sliding fee scale for clients who don’t have coverage. This public system sits at the center of the local addiction treatment landscape and often serves people who have faced barriers to care in the private sector.
Like the rest of Oregon, Eugene has been shaped by the fentanyl crisis. More than 90% of the state’s overdose deaths in 2024 involved fentanyl, methamphetamine, or a combination of the two, and Springfield police alone reported roughly 160 overdose-response calls that year, with about 90% tied to fentanyl. That reality has driven demand for both opioid use disorder treatment and the harm-reduction services that Lane County and its community partners have expanded across the area. The county’s Fentanyl Aware Lane County campaign works alongside local providers to distribute naloxone and bring overdose-prevention education into schools and neighborhoods.
Eugene’s treatment options are concentrated in and around the city core and along the Highway 99 and downtown corridors, with additional services in neighboring Springfield. For rural residents in the surrounding parts of Lane County, telehealth and the region’s opioid treatment programs help close the distance to care.
Cost of Rehab in Eugene
What treatment costs in Eugene depends on the level of care, how long you stay, and whether you’re paying through insurance, the Oregon Health Plan, or out of pocket. Oregon ranks among the more expensive states in the country for residential care, so the statewide averages below are a useful anchor for what to expect locally. Verifying your rehab benefits before you commit to a program is the single most effective way to bring these numbers down.
Eugene’s cost of living runs higher than much of Oregon outside Portland, so local prices at private centers tend to sit at or above these state averages. Publicly funded and sliding-scale programs, which are well represented in the city, can lower the out-of-pocket figure substantially. Several factors move the final number up or down:
How to Pay for Rehab in Eugene
Across the 26 facilities listed in Eugene, most accept several ways to pay, and the majority work with both private insurance and public coverage. The overview below reflects how commonly each payment type is accepted among Eugene programs.
Because Eugene has a strong public-treatment presence, coverage options are broad. Here is how the most common paths work.
Medicaid
Medicaid in Oregon is administered as the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), and 20 of the facilities listed in Eugene accept it. OHP covers a full continuum of substance use services, including outpatient care, detox, and medication-assisted treatment with methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone. Lane County Behavioral Health can help uninsured residents enroll in OHP if they qualify, which for many people is the fastest route to no-cost or very low-cost treatment.
Medicare
Eight Eugene programs accept Medicare, which covers medically necessary addiction treatment for eligible older adults and people with qualifying disabilities. Coverage spans inpatient care, outpatient services, and screening, though out-of-pocket costs depend on your specific plan and any supplemental coverage. Checking your benefits with the plan in advance clarifies what it will and won’t cover.
Military Benefits
Seven facilities in Eugene accept TRICARE, and Lane County Veteran’s Services can help local veterans navigate their options. Veterans and active-duty service members have access to specialized care and dedicated benefits, and the county’s veteran services office can help confirm eligibility and connect people to care.
Insurance and Private Pay
Twenty-two Eugene programs accept private health insurance, and 24 accept self-payment. Under federal parity law, most private plans must cover substance use treatment comparably to other medical care, though covered services and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan. If you’re paying privately, ask each center about total program cost, what’s included, and whether payment plans are available.
Other Low-Cost Options
Thirteen Eugene facilities offer sliding-scale fees and 16 offer some form of financial assistance, both of which adjust cost to income. Lane County Behavioral Health uses a sliding fee scale based on income and family size for clients without insurance, making it one of the more accessible entry points to care in the city.
Free Treatment Programs
Two Eugene facilities offer free treatment, and Oregon’s Behavioral Health Regional Networks fund a range of services for people with substance use disorders regardless of ability to pay. For those who need help covering costs a different way, our guide to rehab scholarships outlines additional funding paths.
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Kaiser Permanente
- Moda Health
- Oregon Health Plan
- PacificSource
- Providence Health Plan
- Regence BlueCross BlueShield
- UnitedHealthcare
Levels of Care Available in Eugene
Eugene’s 26 facilities cover the treatment continuum, with 6 offering medical detox, 9 providing inpatient rehab, and 21 delivering outpatient care. A large share, 19 facilities, treat co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions together.
Medical detox is the supervised first step for people with significant physical dependence, managing withdrawal safely under medical care. Eugene’s six detox programs make this level of care locally accessible; you can read more about what to expect from medical detox.
Inpatient rehab provides 24-hour residential care with structured therapy, medical support, and a substance-free environment, and works well for more severe substance use disorders or when the home environment isn’t stable for recovery. Learn more about residential treatment.
Outpatient care is Eugene’s most widely available level of care, with 21 programs. It lets people attend treatment sessions while living at home and keeping up with work or family responsibilities, and often follows an inpatient stay. Our overview of outpatient rehab and intensive outpatient programs explains how these fit into a recovery plan.
Dual diagnosis programs, offered at 19 Eugene facilities, treat substance use alongside conditions like co-occurring depression or anxiety, addressing both together for more durable recovery.
For people leaving a higher level of care, continuing care and the city’s sober living option help maintain progress and reduce the risk of returning to use.
Specialty Programs in Eugene
Many Eugene facilities tailor treatment to specific populations, which can make care feel more relevant and effective. The programs below are well represented among the city’s listings.
With the University of Oregon anchoring the city, young adult programming is especially common, and 21 Eugene facilities offer it; our resources on young adult and college student substance use speak directly to that group. Seventeen programs focus on alcohol use disorder and 14 on opioid use disorder, the two most common treatment needs locally. Five facilities provide LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care, and two offer programming built around the experiences of veterans and service members.
Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Eugene
Eugene and the surrounding Lane County area have a well-developed network of free and low-cost services, from 24-hour crisis lines to harm-reduction programs and public treatment. The resources below are verified local and statewide options. If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911.
Crisis Lines
These lines are free, confidential, and staffed around the clock. For anyone in crisis, they are the fastest way to reach help; our crisis support resources offer more guidance.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, 24/7. Press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line, press 2 for Spanish, or text AYUDA to 988.
- Lane County Crisis Line: 541-682-1001, 24/7 mental health and substance use crisis support, connecting to Mobile Crisis Services of Lane County.
- White Bird Crisis Line: 541-687-4000, free phone-based crisis intervention, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
- Oregon Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 1-800-923-4357, free statewide treatment referral line.
- SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free 24/7 treatment referral and information.
County Health and Treatment
- Lane County Behavioral Health: 541-682-3608 (adult outpatient), 2411 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Eugene. Outpatient mental health and addiction treatment, MAT, and peer support, with a sliding fee scale and OHP enrollment help.
- Lane County Treatment Center: 541-682-9919, 432 West 11th Ave, Eugene. Opioid treatment program offering methadone and other medication-assisted treatment.
- 211info: Dial 211 or visit 211info.org, 24/7 connection to local health, housing, and social services.
Harm Reduction
- HIV Alliance Syringe Services: Main office at 1195 City View St., Eugene; hivalliance.org. Free syringe exchange, safer-injection kits, and free naloxone (Narcan) with training, offered at multiple sites across Eugene and Springfield.
- Save Lives Oregon Harm Reduction Clearinghouse: savelivesoregon.org. Statewide program supplying no-cost naloxone and harm-reduction supplies through local partner agencies.
Veterans and Military
- Lane County Veteran’s Services: 541-682-4191, 151 W. 7th Ave, Suite 460, Eugene. Helps veterans access benefits and connect to care; see our rehab resources for veterans and military members.
- Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255, 24/7. Enrollment in VA benefits is not required.
Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Eugene
Statewide overdose deaths fell for the first time in years, a shift Lane County officials attribute in part to expanded naloxone distribution and treatment access, though local rates remain far above pre-pandemic levels. The figures below place Eugene’s situation in its Oregon and Lane County context. Fentanyl continues to drive the crisis, which is why local demand for opioid use disorder treatment stays high.
For national context on how Oregon compares, see our overview of national substance use statistics. County-level overdose death counts for Lane County specifically were not available from a current public source at the time of writing; the figures above use statewide data with local reporting where available.
Resources
- Oregon Health Authority. (2026). Oregon overdose deaths declined in 2024. https://www.oregon.gov/oha/erd/pages/oregon-overdose-deaths-declined-in-2024-2025-05.13.2026.aspx
- Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division. (2025). 2025 Oregon Opioid Overdose Report. https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/PREVENTIONWELLNESS/SUBSTANCEUSE/OPIOIDS/
- KPIC. (2024). Fight against fentanyl a community battle. https://kpic.com/news/local/fight-against-fentanyl-a-community-battle
- Lane County. (2026). Behavioral Health Division. https://www.lanecountyor.gov/government/county_departments/health_and_human_services/behavioral_health
- HIV Alliance. (2026). Syringe Services Program. https://hivalliance.org/services/syringe-services/
- City of Eugene. (2025). Mobile Crisis Services. https://www.eugene-or.gov/5389/Mobile-Crisis-Services
- Addictions.com. (2026). Alcohol and Drug Rehabs in Oregon. https://www.addictions.com/rehabs/oregon/
