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Tree House Recovery PDX

4713 North Albina Avenue, Suite 301
Portland, OR 97217
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About Tree House Recovery PDX

Addiction-related services provided at Tree House include inpatient addiction treatment and sober living facilities for men.

Residential Addiction Treatment
Tree House uses treatment modalities that focus on the personal strengths and needs of the client and has carefully chosen eight signature strategies to help navigate addiction. Their eight modalities include addiction education, process groups, one-on-one therapy, writing therapy, ESM fitness therapy, ABI therapy, yoga therapy, and recovery in action.

Exercise is an important component of Tree House treatment, and individuals are encouraged to think of it as a pathway to healing. This program combines aspects of circuit training and weight training to create a boundary-pushing workout, resulting in confidence and a renewed sense of health. Action-based induction therapy (ABI) targets the prefrontal cortex to treat addiction. ABI therapies include activities that require quick thinking, coolheadedness, and moral decision-making. At Tree House, the activity most often used for ABI therapy is mixed martial arts.

Above all, this inpatient addiction treatment program is individualized to ensure a sustainable recovery that translates to reentering the community.

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Facility Overview

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Latest Reviews

Clarity 2733
6 months ago on Google
5
They get the job done
Elizabeth Gary
8 months ago on Google
5
When my younger brother finally decided to seek help for his alcohol addiction, I spent countless hours researching treatment programs. From the moment I came across the website for Tree House Recovery PDX, I knew this was something special. A truly unique program that stood out from every other rehab facility I had seen. Tree House’s focus on building a brotherhood grounded in mutual respect, compassion, and empowerment immediately resonated with me. My brother had spent years feeling isolated and disconnected, and I knew this kind of community could give him the sense of belonging he’d been missing. The combination of strength training and mindfulness yoga was unlike anything I had come across before. Replacing harmful habits with physical strength and mental resilience was exactly what my brother, once an athletic, active teenager, needed to reconnect with a version of himself that existed before alcohol took hold. The program’s one-on-one, group, and writing therapy, combined with the educational classes on the mechanisms of addiction, make it one of the most well-rounded and thoughtful approaches to recovery I have ever seen. In just three months, the transformation in my brother has been remarkable, not only in his body but in his voice, his confidence, and his spirit. Tree House has given him tools to cope with disappointment and setbacks, develop healthier reasoning skills, and rediscover the strength that comes from brotherhood, from leaning on and lifting up others walking the same path. He’s learned how to have fun without substances and surround himself with people who genuinely care about his well-being. Initially, I worried Tree House might not be an option for us financially. But then I saw the words at the bottom of their website: “We strive to make sure that Tree House is an option for everyone.” It felt like they were speaking directly to me. When I reached out, Matt was incredible. He listened with genuine compassion, spoke with both my brother and me, and over the next week and a half worked tirelessly with the team, including the program director and finance department, to make sure my brother could be admitted. He arranged detox admission, transportation, and housing. Thanks to Matt, Brandon, Emma, Esther, and Rob, my brother was given a real shot at recovery. Tree House Recovery PDX hasn’t just helped my brother get sober, it has transformed his outlook on life. He’s now enrolled in school, exploring meaningful work, and, most importantly, has hope again. Our family will forever be grateful to the entire Tree House team for their compassion, creativity, and unwavering belief in the potential for change.
Response from the owner6 months ago
Thank you, Elizabeth, for sharing your experience with us. It has been an honor to have supported you and your brother on his recovery journey and to help bring hope back to your family. It’s wonderful to hear that our mindfulness yoga, strength training, therapy, and educational classes helped him reconnect with his best self while finding brotherhood and community. We’re also glad our admissions team could provide guidance and support to make this life-changing addiction treatment in Portland possible for you and your brother. We’re proud to be part of his recovery and grateful to support families seeking lasting change!
Kirby
8 months ago on Google
5
Our lives we had built over almost 40 years together were failing. We were scared, we were desolate and drowning, our family was tapped out, ashamed of our choices and finally desperately seeking help from anyone that would listen. No one was listening. We had waited too long thinking it was no problem, not really, we weren’t like “those people”, we knew that we could quit, he hadn’t relapsed he had had surgery and a month long hospital stay, we would easily just get a job, move in with family till we were on our feet, we’d done it many times before, he had been sober 17 out of 25 years, snap no worries….. we were so wrong about it ALL. Weeks later and my husband had been in detox for around 10 days in Eugene, the farthest place away my boys could find that would take and keep him, I had been making as usual, call after call, text chat after text chat, day after day, page after page, talking to each rehab, each place that said no, sent by them always to try another few and when they said no the search online would lead me to more. All of them said no for whatever reason, mostly full beds and even if there were available beds, they wouldn’t take our insurance since the Covid exceptions are all expiring. Or they would take our insurance but only for detox which he is already in. The luxury, lol, rehabs all offered self pay ofcourse, thousands upon thousands and we had no money. I had almost given up any hopes we once shared and I got a text back from someone. Not wanting to hear no again after pouring out our story through tears, I was frustrated and angry and I got to the point, “do you take our insurance or not?” No answer but they said I’d be chat contacted soon. Sure. Sure. Then I was, his name was Matt from Tree House Recovery, and he listened. I couldn’t believe he listened. My husband is 60, he is lost. I am lost. Matt gave me hope. Tree Houses Website and videos and links to YouTube gave me hope. Matt asked me if My husband was tired of self medicating and being in life long pain, were our lives unmanageable, were we on the bottom. We were way past that and we were going to die. He still was listening. We have nothing but we will give anything just to have a chance. Matt fought for us, fought for that chance, and through the Grace of God and everyone involved at Tree House, his chance at a NEW LIFE, his DAY ONE there, is this week. I promised to get my husband to the door, any door that said yes, he had to walk through it….. thanks to Matt listening and truly caring he is, and he will learn, and grow and rebuild his mind, body and spirit one minute, one hour, one day at a time. Our family is grateful and humbled and blessed. Thankyou isn’t enough.
Response from the owner6 months ago
Kirby, thank you for sharing your family’s journey so openly. We’re so glad Matt was there to listen when you needed someone most, and you and your husband found a door to walk through together. Your strength and honesty are inspiring, and our entire team is honored to walk alongside you both as you begin this new chapter of healing. Please know we’ll be here, every step of the way. Stay strong!
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Accepted Insurance

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Tree House Recovery PDX works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Clients who wish to remain in their homes while in recovery may elect to enroll in an outpatient rehab, many of which offer evening, night, and weekend services to accommodate clients' schedules. Most outpatient facilities provide multiple levels of care to align with clients' evolving needs, including partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) for clients who require robust support and supervision. Addiction counseling and recovery-focused life skills training are the most common treatment modalities.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Rehab aftercare programs are generally predicated on the understanding that addiction disease is chronic and relapsing and the recovery is a life-long process requiring ongoing care. Clients in drug rehab aftercare have typically completed inpatient detox and/or rehab but may still be receiving outpatient treatment. Their unique care plan is usually developed in collaboration with their care team and case manager and may include peer coaching, career counseling, 12 step program facilitation, and related services.

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a more intensive form of outpatient and can be a step-down service in substance use disorder treatment. During PHP treatment, which lasts 4-8 hours per day and up to 5 days a week, you'll participate in daily therapeutic services (relapse prevention, medication management, and behavioral therapy) for an average of 90 days. The cost of PHP treatment varies, but it is typically covered by insurance providers.

24-hour clinical care in Oregon offers a safe place for those experiencing withdrawal to recover in a medical detox program. Around-the-clock care lessens the risk of serious withdrawal symptoms and provides a more comfortable detox process. With medical staff on-site, more serious symptoms are less likely to develop and pose health threats. Medications and nutritional treatment can be provided, as well as mental health treatment to address any co-occurring disorders.

Inpatient rehabs differ from outpatient facilities in the intensity and frequency of treatment. Clients in inpatient care reside at the treatment facility for the length of the program. They engage in intensive addiction counseling and recovery-focused life skills training. Treatment programs may draw from a variety of methods, including CBT, DBT, RBT, trauma therapy, and motivational interviewing. Holistic therapies, such as yoga and message, are frequently available to clients in inpatient care.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Oregon offers a full continuum of care for those struggling with addiction. From detox, to inpatient, to outpatient, to aftercare, Oregon residents can find the support they need for recovery. This treatment empowers individuals to replace drug use with positive alternatives and develop a healthier lifestyle.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.

Clinical Services

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Oregon is a short term talk therapy method used to treat mental and behavioral disorders. Based on client needs, the therapist may recommend five to 20 sessions. Typically, this form of therapy requires fewer sessions than many other types of treatment.

Process Group, which takes place in a group setting and is guided by a counselor, nurtures clients’ ability to connect to one another by providing space for everyone to share their stories. The community shares in the struggles and triumphs of everyone’s recovery process, strengthening bonds between team members and one’s own sense of belonging and resiliency. Gradually the narrative shifts from isolationist rhetoric and feelings of loneliness to an awareness and emphasis on self care and desire to be there and support others.

Reconnecting with oneself is just as important as connecting with others, and is one of the most critical components of recovery. In One-on-One Therapy, clients will work closely with the therapist to address the root causes of their addiction, and together will they work to remove the factors that predisposed them to chemical dependency. Employing a variety of therapeutic interventions, the key to this process is the empathetic and safe space created by the therapist that fosters the client’s growing understanding of himself, that enables not just sustained recovery and overall wellbeing, but eventual self-mastery as well.

Viewed as a method of communication rather than an intervention, motivational interviewing is an evidence based approach to rehab treatment in Oregon. The principles of this method have a common sense appeal and are readily applied to many therapeutic programs. Core strategies include acceptance, listening, and summarizing.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

During family therapy sessions, each member learns to rebuild trust and strengthen the relationships that have been negatively affected by addiction. Family therapists use guided interventions to help members improve their communication skills and interactions, as well as address underlying issues within the family. This helps to create a supportive atmosphere for everyone.

Recreational therapy is often offered within a holistic treatment center that addresses drug and alcohol addiction treatment. It integrates activities like hiking, art, and team sports to improve physical and mental health. These activities give you an outlet to express your emotions and reduce your stress levels while fostering social connections.

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Amenities

  • weight iconGym
  • spa2 iconYoga Studio
  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • hiking iconHiking

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Justin McMillen

Founder & CEO

Dr. Merle Williamson

Medical Director

Karen Willock

Clinical Director

Nevin Andrews

Writing Therapist

Bryan Hollman

Physical Empowerment Director

Josh Casey

ABI Therapist

Accreditations

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Oregon

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

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4713 North Albina Avenue
Suite 301
Portland, OR 97217

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I went through Tree House Recovery over 4 years ago, through the tools I learned to help me with my sobriety I have remained sober. The staff worked with me where I was at and helped push me to be the best version of myself I could be. Today I have a fiancee a beautiful daug ... Read More

Reviewed on 7/17/2019
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This business employs disgusting, misogynistic employees who cannot be trusted to work with vulnerable populations. I recently had an interaction with Brent that left me speechless. I asked him a valid question regarding physical therapy and mobility. He responded tellin ... Read More

Reviewed on 11/5/2018
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Pat Rademacher
1 month ago
5

Tree House Recovery PDX saved my life. I hit a new rock bottom during the holidays. I was reluctant to going to a typical, 30-day, institutional rehab center like I did over the summer because that didn't work. But then I saw that Tree House was a three month program with a focus in physical exercise, writing, and learning to work as a team. My expectations weren't met -- they were exceeded. I recently graduated on April 3rd and am a better man now than I was before I started using and drinking. I've learned how to be empathetic, hold myself and others accountable, find gratitude in my daily life, lean on my teammates during times of struggle, and how to celebrate little and big wins in my life with healthy pride. The staff is amazing too. Rob, Nevin, Doug, Bryan and Kevin are all great men who are now role models in my life. They challenged me, listened to me, and gave me advice and suggestions I have taken to help me soar. If you're struggling, you don't have to do it alone. I would highly recommend this program for any man who is having trouble with addiction and needs to turn his life around. Thank you, Tree House.

Response from the owner
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Pat! We’re glad our 3-month PHP program in Portland helped you heal, mentally, physically, and socially. You worked hard to become more empathetic, accountable, and connected with your teammates and our clinical staff. This effort made your growth possible. Our staff looks forward to seeing you continue to grow and lead a healthy life. Thank you for your recommendation. We hope to stay connected, whether by joining a workout session or continuing your progress through IOP in PDX.
Edward Hearn
1 month ago
5

My decision to attend treatment was one of the most important decisions of my life and I could not have made a better choice than Treehouse Recovery. This was my first time in treatment and I was terrified while researching places to go. From the very first phone call, the staff at Treehouse made me feel heard, supported, and helped to ease my mind that help was available and change was possible. I could tell from the initial conversations on the phone that was a place that truly cared for each and every client. That same empathetic and welcoming attitude was expressed and carried on at every other step of the process. Embarking on the treatment journey was a time in my life marked by fear and uncertainty but with Treehouse, I knew I had the best support possible and was certainly in great hands. Before Treehouse, I was living a miserable and isolated life and desperately needed help to get back on track. Throughout the course of the program, I was able to find a strong sense of discipline, integrity, and perseverance and as a result, rebuild myself into the best version of my self that has ever existed. Treehouse’s wholistic approach to treatment empowers each client and arms them with the skills and tools needed to sustain a lasting recovery. If you are ready to work hard and make some lasting changes to better your life, Treehouse is the best possible choice you can make.

Response from the owner
Thank you, Edward, for your thoughtful feedback and for highlighting our admissions and clinical teams. We’re grateful to know you felt heard and supported from the very first call. Your progress in our PHP program showed your commitment to discipline, integrity, and perseverance, a journey that helped you rediscover your best self. We’re proud that Tree House’s holistic approach supported your recovery. Thank you for recommending us to others in Portland. You’re always welcome here to build on your achievements or join us for a workout.
Jen Strain
2 months ago
5

Recovery is rarely a straight path. For me, it was marked by multiple attempts—each one beginning with hope and ending in frustration. I wanted sobriety, but wanting it and sustaining it were two very different things. Each setback carried shame, doubt, and the quiet fear that maybe lasting change just wasn’t meant for me. Six years ago, everything shifted—but not for me at first. It was my husband whose life was saved by Treehouse. At a time when things felt beyond repair, they stepped in and gave him not just support, but a real chance at living again. Watching his transformation planted a seed in me, even if I wasn’t ready to fully act on it yet. When I finally completed my own inpatient program, I was fragile but hopeful. Through my husband Treehouse met me right where I was offering suggestions for a straight transition into sober living for women, giving me a safe and structured environment where I could begin to rebuild. For a full year, I worked on myself in ways I never had before. During that time, Treehouse didn’t just check in—they actively supported my growth through their family program facilitating weekly therapy sessions that helped me understand myself, my patterns, and my path forward. Their presence didn’t end there. Years later, Treehouse was still standing beside our family during one of the most challenging chapters of our lives—our court-mandated reunification. They ensured our son had access to therapy, advocating for healing not just individually, but as a family. Their continued support reminded us that recovery is not a moment in time—it’s an ongoing journey, and no one should have to walk it alone. Today, I can say with certainty that Treehouse has been an integral part of our success. They didn’t just help us get sober—they helped us build a life beyond what we ever thought possible. A life grounded in stability, growth, and connection. Some organizations provide services. Treehouse became something much more. They became our support system, our foundation, and ultimately, our family.

Response from the owner
Jen, thank you so much for taking the time to share this. What you described in your review is something many people in recovery quietly carry, and it takes a lot of strength to put that into words – thank you for doing that. Hearing how your husband’s experience first opened that door to Tree House, and how you were able to step into your own recovery when you were ready, means a great deal to us. We’re especially grateful to have supported you and your family not just during treatment, but through sober living, our family program, and in the years that followed. Being alongside you through all those different chapters here in Portland has been deeply meaningful for our entire team. We’re grateful you trusted us to be part of your journey and your family’s story.
Lambert Adam
3 months ago
5

I can honestly say that Tree House Recovery PDX changed my life — physically, mentally, and spiritually. Before coming here, I had been to inpatient treatment three different times. While those programs helped in some ways, this experience was completely different. Tree House doesn’t just focus on not drinking. They focus on rebuilding you as a whole person. The structure, accountability, physical training, and mental discipline pushed me to grow in ways I never had before. I gained strength and confidence, but I also found something deeper — a sense of purpose and connection. It helped me reconnect with my values, build integrity, and develop a spiritual foundation that keeps me grounded every day. For the first time, I wasn’t just trying to “stop being an alcoholic.” I was learning how to live with intention, discipline, and faith — in myself and in something bigger than me. This program truly saved my life. If you’re ready to do the work and want real transformation — not just temporary sobriety — this place can change everything.

Response from the owner
Thank you, Adam, for sharing this. Hearing that our PHP program in Portland felt different from any of your experiences with inpatient programs in that it helped you build accountability, discipline, and purpose truly means a lot to our team. The commitment and trust you brought into the process are what made that growth possible. We’re grateful to have been part of your journey and look forward to continuing to support you as you move forward with intention and confidence.
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