Medicine Wheel Recovery Services

Medicine Wheel Recovery Services is a psychiatrist in St. Helens, OR, serving individuals and families facing addiction and behavioral health challenges. The agency provides outpatient alcohol and drug treatment along with mental health support, with programs including Outpatient A&D, the Inipi Women's Program, the Modern Warrior Men's Program, and Rising Above the Flames. Treatment is built around evidence-based, culturally competent, and client-centered care designed to help participants reconnect with their communities. The agency holds a rating of 3.50 based on 34 reviews.

The organization was co-founded in 2015 by Pam Councell and Tana Howtopat, drawing on their backgrounds in behavioral health and social work. It is a not-for-profit guided by a diverse Board of Directors and staffed by a core team of professionals united by a shared commitment to wellness. The agency's purpose is to reduce suffering caused by addiction and unaddressed mental health issues, and its services are structured around the balance of physical health, mental and emotional health, social and cultural connection, community involvement, environmental responsibility, and spirituality. Programming combines education, counseling, activities, and support, and includes intake assessments, service planning, and ongoing counseling. MWRS also operates lodging access for those receiving treatment, special projects, and cultural activities, and serves both Columbia County residents and individuals from across the country seeking culturally relevant care. Regular hours run Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., with after-hours crisis support available.

The office is located at 58147 Columbia River Highway, roughly 0.1 miles from the Lower Columbia River Highway, about 0.4 miles from Blessingwoods Nature Park, and around 0.7 miles from both Saint Helens High School and Scappoose Bay Marine Park.

As one of the few treatment providers in Columbia County focused on culturally relevant recovery, Medicine Wheel Recovery Services fills a specific need in St. Helens and the surrounding region.