Crisis Resolution Center

CRC is licensed and certified as a

Secure Residential Facility by the

Health Systems Division of Oregon

We offer a safe, confidential environment for the purpose of addressing the needs of an individual experiencing a psychiatric emergency related to their gambling disorder or their family as it relates to the gambling disorder.This service is geared toward brief intervention in order to stabilize and motivate the individual to include assessment of the next level of care.

For more information about the program or to request the entry approval forms in order for staff to evaluate for appropriateness:

Contact:

Jean Linck, Coordinator of the Problem Gambling Treatment and Outreach Program

Monday through Thursday at 541-472-9996

~OR ~contact the

CRC directly at 541-472-9983 and ask to speak to one of the following:

Kim C’de Baca, CRC Clinical Program Manager

Eric Dominger CRC Supervisor

~OR~ ask for the on duty Crisis Specialist.

Crisis Stabilization Inpatient

For some people gambling hasbecome a progressive, addictive disorder that is diagnosable and treatable.

The interdisciplinary professional staff includes:

  • Psychiatrist
  • Registered Nurses
  • Qualified Mental Health Professionals and Associates and
  • Certified Gambling and Substance Abuse Counselors.

Our staff is skilled inproviding treatment to individuals who present with complex co-occurring disorders. The program is designed to stabilize the individual and enhance motivation in a safe, therapeutic, homelike environment. Average length of stay is 5-7 days.

Eligibility for Non Hospital Hold

Individual must be:

  • 18 years old or older;
  • Assessed and referred by a qualified professional;
  • Screened by a physician;
  • Meet the criteria and be placed on either a Physician’s or Director’s Hold.

The following are not considered appropriate for placement in CRC:

  • Persons in need of seclusion and restraint due to non-compliance or assaultive behavior, or
  • Persons who are in need of semi-skilled or skilled nursing care or who are non-ambulatory.

Eligibility for Voluntary Crisis Care

Individual must be

  • 18 years old or older;
  • Ambulatory;
  • Referred from a state funded gambling treatment program;
  • And meet the DSM5 criteria for Gambling Disorder.

Referral is made through the Options for Southern Oregon Gambling Recovery Program, but final acceptance is granted by the CRC Supervisor: Erik Dominger RN, BSN, QMHP.

Referrals are appropriate for an individual experiencing:

  • Moderate suicidal ideation
  • Co-occurring disorders
  • Poor support system
  • Prior treatment failures
  • High relapse risk
  • Uncontrolled gambling
  • A need for medication evaluation and stabilization

Program Goals

Work with the referring clinician to identify goals and objectives which may include the following:

  • Assess and identify co-occurring disorders that have prevented successful recovery in a less intense level of care.
  • Stabilize and engage the individual; build motivation
  • Begin developing awareness and skills to cope with relapse phenomenon, which may include risk factors, triggers and warning signs; and creation of a financial safety plan.
  • Interrupt an ‘out of control’ cycle of gambling ; identify signs and symptoms of gambling withdrawal
  • Begin improving ability to recognize unhealthy behaviors and their role in perpetuating problem gambling and/or relapse potential.
  • Develop a discharge plan to safely discharge the individual back to their community outpatient program or;
  • If appropriate, refer for residential treatment services for problem gambling and/or co-occurring disorders.
  • Facilitate and initiate solid introduction to 12 Step supports with onsite GA as well as AA or NA meetings.
  • Individual and didactic education groups to cope with mental health

We are pleased to be able to serve individuals referred from any Oregon County and look forward to hearing from you.