Strategies and tools to prevent relapse, avoid overdose, and support long-term recovery success.
Relapse prevention is a core component of addiction treatment. Through counseling and education, clients learn to recognize triggers, develop coping strategies, and build the resilience needed to maintain long-term sobriety.
Our relapse prevention program teaches practical skills including stress management, healthy decision-making, and emergency planning. Clients learn to identify warning signs early and take proactive steps to protect their recovery.
Overdose prevention education and access to Naloxone save lives. ORTC provides these critical resources at all locations.
Naloxone is an FDA-approved medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. ORTC provides Naloxone prescriptions and training on how to recognize an overdose and administer this life-saving medication. We encourage all clients and their families to carry Naloxone.
Our overdose prevention education covers how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, steps to take in an emergency, how to administer Naloxone, and when to call 911. This education is provided on-site at all ORTC locations as part of our commitment to saving lives.
Understanding what increases and decreases the risk of addiction helps individuals, families, and communities take proactive steps.
Family history of substance abuse or addiction
Mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety
Early exposure to drug use or peer pressure
Chronic pain and access to prescription opioids
Trauma, abuse, or adverse childhood experiences
Strong family bonds and supportive relationships
Engagement in school, work, or community activities
Access to mental health and addiction treatment services
Education about the risks of substance use
Healthy coping skills and stress management
ORTC actively engages with the communities we serve to provide education about opioid addiction, available treatment options, and prevention strategies. Our community outreach programs aim to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and connect those in need with the help they deserve.
We partner with local organizations, healthcare providers, schools, and community groups to deliver educational presentations, distribute prevention materials, and raise awareness about the opioid crisis affecting communities across Oregon and Washington.
Contact us to learn about Naloxone availability, relapse prevention counseling, and community education programs.