Hooper Detoxification Stabilization Center

Hooper Detoxification Stabilization Center (DSC) offers compassionate treatment for people coming off drugs, alcohol or other substances. David P. Hooper, our center’s namesake, was a talented track star and aspiring politician. He also struggled with alcohol use. Hooper died in the Portland city jail in the early 1970s, when Oregon still defined alcohol addiction as a crime, not a disease. Our building bears his name as a reminder that there’s a better way to care for people struggling with substance use and addiction. 

In 2024, Hooper DSC serves over 2,894 people in a safe, inclusive space. Many of our staff are in recovery themselves and have experienced the challenges of withdrawal and early stabilization. They serve as reminders that recovery is possible, and often provide the first rays of hope for the journey ahead.

Program Information

Services

• Nurses, physicians, sub-acute technicians, recovery mentors, care coordinators, and certified alcohol and drug counselors available seven days a week

• 24-hour nursing support

• Coordinated planning for transitions to outpatient treatment, residential care, mental health services, primary care, supportive/ substance-free housing, or returning home

• Withdrawal treatment for alcohol and other substances

• Medication-supported recovery with Suboxone (buprenorphine)

• Care for clients taking methadone who have additional substance withdrawal needs

• Screening and coordination for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C treatment

• Infectious disease screening

• Acupuncture

• Medical and social assessments

• Educational groups/videos daily

• Inclusive dorm-style setting

• Recovery support meetings in the evenings

• Healthy and well-balanced meals and snacks

How to Access Care

You can walk into Hooper by 7:30 am, Monday – Friday for our morning triage. 

Hooper is closed on Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

We admit people based on the severity of their needs and our capacity, not on a “first come, first serve” basis. 

If you are not admitted by 7:45 am, we encourage you to try again the next business day.

Preparing for Your Stay

Most people stay from three to eight days. We provide all your basic needs, including meals, clothes, shoes, hygiene kits, towels, and bedding. 

If you have food allergies or necessary dietary restrictions, we will accommodate them. If you have other food preferences, ask us and we will do our best. 

Bring: 

• State-issued driver’s license or ID

• Insurance verification (if applicable)

• A 10-day supply of any medications you are taking, including insulin and inhalers, in the original packaging (required)

• Your own T-shirts, socks, undergarments, books and journals (optional)

Do not bring: 

• Controlled substances such as Lyrica (pregabalin), Ativan (lorazepam), Ambien (zolpidem), Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine), oxycodone, methadone, or your own Suboxone (buprenorphine). If you bring these items, we will require someone to pick them up before the end of the business day, or we must destroy them.

• Personal cellphones (phones are provided for use in the dorms)

• Jackets and hoodies are not allowed in the milieu

Services

• Medication-supported recovery with Suboxone (buprenorphine). 

• Alcohol withdrawal treatment for patients meeting outpatient treatment criteria. 

• Care for clients taking methadone who have additional substance withdrawal needs. 
• Coordinated planning for the transition to long-term outpatient care through referrals to primary care, addiction treatment programs and supportive/substance-free housing services.

How to Access Care

You can become a patient in our outpatient program after discharge from an inpatient stay at Hooper, by calling us at (503) 238-2067, or by walking in and asking about our outpatient services. Our staff will help you fill out any necessary paperwork and schedule an appointment, often on the same day.

Refer a Patient

Providers and community partners can make a referral by completing the downloadable Hooper referral packet or culturally-specific Hooper referral packet and emailing it to hooperreferrals@ccconcern.org.

Care coordination is an integral part of our services. The more information you provide before admission, the sooner we can start transition planning.

Insurance Information

We don’t turn anyone away for lack of insurance or inability to pay. 

We accept Oregon Health Plan, self-pay and some private insurance. Kaiser requires prior authorization for a stay at Hooper. If you have questions or need coverage, call us at (503) 238-2067 to discuss your options.