Lifeways Recovery Center
About Lifeways Recovery Center
You’ll find Lifeways Recovery Center in Ontario, Oregon, along the Snake River at the Idaho border. This behavioral healthcare organization has provided a full continuum of care for adults and adolescents battling substance abuse and dual diagnosis for over 25 years. You can start recovery in their co ed residential program with access to medication assistance.
This track provides comprehensive ongoing care for at least 90 days. You’ll participate in proven interventions in group and individual sessions, including moral reconation therapy, cognitive processing therapy, Seeking Safety, and more. You’ll also attend community activities, like church, recreational events, and peer support groups.
Cozy Treatment Atmosphere
What stands out most to me is their homelike environment. You can access a comfortable environment to focus solely on recovery. They provide gender separate dorms for privacy and relaxation. You’ll also have access to cozy common areas and modern facilities, including shared bathrooms, a laundry room, a commercial kitchen, and a family style dining room.
Medication Assisted Treatment
I also think it’s nice that they offer medication assisted treatment. This approach involves prescribing FDA approved medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and cravings. You’ll also participate in expert backed interventions to get to the root of addiction and change your behaviors.
Discharge Planning
Another great feature that caught my eye was their thorough discharge planning services. They understand that finding a stable home and job is essential in recovery. You can access housing resources and supportive employment, as well as connections to your next level of care. That way, you’ll leave treatment with a solid recovery foundation.
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Level 3.1 co-ed residential treatment is what inpatient means at Lifeways Recovery Center. The program is in Ontario, Oregon. |
Dual diagnosis here includes mental health enhancement services. Most stays run at least 90 days, with treatment planning, group therapy, individual therapy and medication assistance. |
Sober living homes provide a supportive and substance free environment for you to live in as you overcome your addiction. Residents must follow house rules and support each other’s recovery journeys. Sober living fosters accountability and stability during this critical phase of recovery. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
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Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is among the practices here, alongside Seeking Safety, Moral Reconation Therapy, Living in Balance and Cognitive Processing Therapy. |
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
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Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
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Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
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Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
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Levels of Care
Level 3.1 co-ed residential treatment is what inpatient means at Lifeways Recovery Center. The program is in Ontario, Oregon.
Dual diagnosis here includes mental health enhancement services. Most stays run at least 90 days, with treatment planning, group therapy, individual therapy and medication assistance.
Sober living homes provide a supportive and substance free environment for you to live in as you overcome your addiction. Residents must follow house rules and support each other’s recovery journeys. Sober living fosters accountability and stability during this critical phase of recovery.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Programs
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is among the practices here, alongside Seeking Safety, Moral Reconation Therapy, Living in Balance and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
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Mariah Bourne earned a Master of Arts in Community Social Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She has worked as a research associate on addiction and treatment studies, including opioid craving interventions. Today, she is a freelance writer. She’s passionate about sharing knowledge and resources to help others start their recovery journey.

Courtney Myers writes and edits professionally from her home in North Carolina. She holds an MS in Technical Communication from N.C. State University and has worked in proposal management, marketing, and online content creation. She specializes in creating resources related to behavioral health and addiction recovery.
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FAQs
Is Lifeways Recovery Center inpatient or outpatient?
The program is residential. It’s a level 3.1 co-ed program in Ontario, Oregon. Most stays run at least 90 days, and mental health enhancement services sit alongside group therapy, individual therapy and medication assistance. You can read about co-occurring disorders care for the mental health piece.
Can you stay at the program overnight?
Yes. The program is open 24/7, with separate dorms for men and women, living rooms, laundry and shared bathrooms. Meals and snacks come from a commercial kitchen and dining room. You live on site while you’re there.
How many men and women can the program house?
As many as 17 men and 13 women can be housed at once. That’s the capacity at Lifeways Recovery Center, men and women both. Lifeways has provided care across Oregon and Idaho for over 25 years.
What therapies are used at Lifeways Recovery Center?
Several. You’ll find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Seeking Safety, Moral Reconation Therapy, Living in Balance and Cognitive Processing Therapy. SMART Recovery meetings are listed too. Those are the types of addiction therapy named here.
What is Recovery Housing at this program?
Recovery Housing is a separate option. You can use it after you finish residential treatment and you’re ready to step down, or when you need more support in a sober living setting. Most treatment stays in the residential program are at least 90 days.