Vol. 8 | October 2015

Breaking down the Stigma of Addiction

2015 Freedom Award

On September 24th, 2015 De Paul Treatment Centers presented its 16th Annual Samuel C. Wheeler Freedom Award to Richard “Dick” Withnell. The luncheon’s inspiring speakers—Governor Kate Brown, past honoree Bill Dickey, Ted Wheeler, Harry Wilson, and honoree Dick Withnell—shared a common message about the importance of investing in treatment for the disease of addiction.

Over 300 guests gathered at the Sentinel Hotel’s Governor Ballroom to celebrate Dick’s achievement and raise funds for the De Paul Youth & Family Center. The event raised nearly $200,000 through sponsorships, tickets, and in room gifts. Click here for more about this year's Freedom Award

Portland Monthly’s Light a Fire Award

On October 20th Portland Monthly Magazine presented De Paul with the “Keeping Us Healthy” Light a Fire award. We are thrilled to be recognized for our work, but also for the recognition that mental health and substance use disorders are as important to the health of the community as any other medical condition. Thank you, Portland Monthly for this honor and for helping us fight the stigma of addiction! Read the full Portland Monthly article.

Meet Our New Medical Director!
We are excited to announce that Dr. Paul Conti has joined our team as Medical Director. Dr. Conti believes that everyone should have access to the best treatment for substance dependence, including opiate dependence.

Dr. Conti and De Paul have a special and closely aligned interest in Medication Assisted Treatment, and will work to further extend the availability of this treatment, as well as the counseling services that are so crucial to long-term success. Learn more about Dr. Conti

What is Medication-Assisted Treatment?

Recently new approaches to treat opiate addictions have been making headlines. You have probably heard Buprenorphine, Suboxone, or Methadone in the media, but what are they?

Medication-Assisted Treatment is the use of medications combined with counseling and behavioral therapies to provide a holistic approach to substance use disorders. Medication-Assisted Treatment is usually used for treatment of opiate addiction, like heroin or prescription pain medication. The prescribed medication operates to normalize brain chemistry, block the euphoric effects of alcohol and opioids, relieve physiological cravings, and normalize body functions without the negative effects of the abused drug.

Check out the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for more information about Medication Assisted Treatment.

New Prevention Outreach Team

We are embarking on an initiative to enhance the services we provide to the community to help individuals and families find freedom from addiction through prevention education. Educating on the risks associated with marijuana and other drugs for youth is vital to the health and well-being of our community. We are happy to welcome two new AmeriCorps members to the De Paul team who will provide vital education and training in drug and alcohol addiction and prevention to students, parents and community groups throughout the Portland Metro Area. Click here for a Q&A with the new AmeriCorps members.

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1210 SW 6th Ave, Portland OR 97204

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Thank You again to our Freedom Award Sponsors!

Benefactor Sponsor

Wheeler Foundation

Gold Sponsor

Withnell Dodge /Hyundai

Silver Sponsors

Legacy Health

Jay & Duff Minor

Northwest Medical

Mark P. O'Donnell Family and

O'Donnell Law Firm LLC

PavelComm

Bronze Sponsors

Brown & Brown NW

Kaiser Permanente

Morel Ink

Thede Culpepper Moore Munro & Silliman LLP

Give the Gift of Freedom!

Your gifts today and throughout the year are helping individuals, families and communities create freedom from addiction. Thank you for your support!

De Paul Employee of the Year

Meredith Meacham was chosen by the De Paul staff as the first Employee of the Year! Meredith is dedicated to the mission of De Paul and strives to provide excellent care to our clients. More about Meredith here!

Fred Meyer Rewards

Remember you can support De Paul by signing up for the Fred Meyer Community Rewards program through your Fred Meyer Rewards card account.

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