ABOUT LIFEWAYS
Helping People
At Lifeways, we know our clients and staff have their own life paths. We recognize your background, and traditions offer unique individual insight, opinions, and ideas. It is this individuality that we welcome and celebrate. Diversity is the spark that ignites a new way of thinking that develops an understanding, leading to growth, and ultimately to success – for both the organization as a whole and the individual.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy requires the ongoing examination of all Lifeways activities. We seek to identify the barriers and challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We advocate for any and all needed changes that aid in making every person feel welcome, wanted, valued, and partnered with for their success.
"Thank you all so much for taking good care of my brother."
Family Member of Client
Lifeways welcomes clients and staff from all walks of life regardless of race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or anything that makes us different. We embrace your authentic self and will continue to support all members of our community in their own journeys.
Our Story
Lifeways began providing services in 1964 as Malheur County Mental health. In October 1997, Malheur County Mental Health was privatized as a non-profit organization and began contracting with Malheur County to provide services to the community as the County’s Community Mental Health Provider (CMHP). In 1997 Lifeways employed 30 clinical and support staff. Today, Lifeways employs over 250 employees.
In 2007 Lifeways expanded into Umatilla County with a 16-bed Secure Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF). In 2012 Lifeways assumed operations of Lifeways Recovery Center a 45-bed inpatient substance use residential treatment program and in 2019, Lifeways expanded into Idaho with a 16-bed psychiatric hospital in Boise, Idaho.
Our Services
Lifeways offers a comprehensive array of behavioral health services In Malheur County, including mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities:
Substance Use and Addiction Services
- Low Barrier Alcohol and Drug Treatment
- DUII Treatment
- Anger Management Treatment
- Domestic Violence Services
- Harm Reduction Services
- Prevention Services
- Victim Impact Panel (V.I.P)
- SUD Parenting Classes
- Peer Support and Recovery Mentors (C.R.M)
- Supported Employment
- Supportive Housing
Crisis and Intensive Services
- 24-hour Community-based Mobile Crisis Assessments and Supports
- Forensics Case Management and Treatment
Adult Services
- Individual and Couples Counseling
- Treatment, Education, and Support Groups
- Community Health Workers (CHW)
- Peer Services
- Skills Training
- Exceptional Needs Care Coordinators (ENCC)
- Program Housing
Medication Management & Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Medication Management
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Medication Injections
Child and Adolescent Services
- Individual and Family Counseling
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (P.C.I.T)
- Parenting Classes
- Processing, Skills, and Therapy Groups
- Individual Peer Services
- Individual Skills Training
- Intensive In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT)
- Intensive Care Coordination
- Intellectual Developmental Care Coordination (IDD)
Residential and Psychiatric Hospitalization
- Lifeways Psychiatric Hospital
- Lifeways Residential Recovery Center
- Lifeways McNary Place (Secured Residential Treatment Facility)
Our Leadership
The true desire of this team is to help people, whether they are within the organization or being served by it.
Each of the following individuals are dedicated and committed to making Lifeways a company of integrity and service and to create a place where clients feel safe and cared for and can receive treatment designed especially for them.
