A new medication assisted treatment center for those recovering from substance use disorder will open next week in downtown Redmond.

Called the Redmond Treatment Center, it will be located in the Tracy Building, 865 SW Veterans Way near Fred Meyer. It will open March 24.

Anyone seeking treatment for opioid use disorder can seek help at the clinic. Treatment will include counseling, psychosocial supports, and FDA approved medications.

It is the result of a $1.25 million allocation by the Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment & Recovery Board that expanded Central Oregon’s access to substance use disorder treatment and services through opioid treatment programs and jails.

“In the past, people seeking treatment for opioid use disorder in Central Oregon had to drive to Bend for services; now they can access treatment in their own community,” said John Mcilveen, M.D., OHA’s state opioid treatment authority in a press release. “Access to effective treatment is a critical factor in overcoming addiction.”

Two of the most common barriers to addiction treatment are cost and geographical location. In addition to increasing accessibility in Central Oregon, the Redmond Treatment Center will address cost by accepting Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and self-pay options.

“This new location makes it easier for current patients who are traveling to Bend to juggle work and family commitments with treatment,” said Matt Owen, managing director of recovery and treatment centers in Oregon. “In our experience, for every person who travels over 30 minutes for treatment, there are one to two more who want help but don’t have the time or means to make the trip.”

For more information on seeking care at the Redmond Treatment Center call 1-458-206-5982.