BestCare Treatment

04/29/2026

What actually helps people stay in recovery?

It’s a question the field has been studying for decades, and the answer is more layered than we often think.

Research continues to show that recovery is strongly influenced by “recovery capital”—the internal and external resources a person can draw on to support change. This includes things like stable housing, meaningful relationships, access to care, employment, and a sense of purpose.

In other words, recovery isn’t just about stopping a behavior.
It’s about building a life that makes sustaining that change possible.

This is where the conversation is shifting.

From:
“How do we treat substance use?”

To:
“How do we support the conditions that allow recovery to last?”

At BestCare Treatment this shows up in how care is designed—integrating behavioral health, peer support, and community-based services that extend beyond traditional treatment models.

Because when people have access to support, stability, and connection,
outcomes don’t just improve, they sustain.

Recovery isn’t built in a single moment.
It’s built through the environments, relationships, and systems that support it over time.

04/29/2026

Today is International Dance Day 💛

And it’s a reminder of something simple, but powerful—movement, expression, and showing up for life as you are.

There’s a line many of us know: “I hope you dance.”
And today, that feels especially meaningful.

Because sometimes, “dancing” doesn’t look like joy or celebration.
Sometimes it looks like taking a chance.
Saying yes to support.
Walking through the door for treatment.
Or choosing something different, even when it’s hard.

If you’re ever faced with an opportunity for recovery,
we hope you dance.

We hope you take the step.
We hope you give yourself the chance.
We hope you choose you.

Because even the smallest step forward can change everything.

04/28/2026

We’re hiring, come make a real difference in our community 💛

BestCare Treatment is looking for a Bilingual SUD Counselor to join our Deschutes Outpatient Program.

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4079284

At our outpatient center, we focus on making care easy to access and welcoming for everyone. That means:
✔️ Walk-in appointments
✔️ Same-day assessments
✔️ Support for substance use, DUII, and more
✔️ Specialized care, including pregnancy support
✔️ Peer support and connection

This position plays a big role in helping all individuals and families feel seen, understood, and supported on their path forward.

If you—or someone you know—has a passion for helping others and wants to be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you.

Come be part of something meaningful. 💛

04/27/2026

One of the most underrated parts of recovery isn’t dramatic...it’s consistency.

Not the big turning point.
Not the perfect plan.
But the quiet, daily decisions that start to add up over time.

Recovery often looks like:
• showing up when you don’t feel like it
• choosing structure over chaos
• building routines that support your health, sleep, nutrition, movement
• learning how to sit with discomfort instead of avoiding it

These aren’t small things. They’re foundational.

What’s interesting is how much the research aligns with this, sustainable recovery is often tied to stability, connection, and routine, not just a single intervention or moment of change.

It’s less about intensity, and more about repetition.

And over time, those small, consistent choices start to rebuild something bigger:
confidence, clarity, and a sense of direction.

Recovery doesn’t always look like progress from the outside.
But internally, it’s often a series of decisions that say, “I’m still here...and I’m still trying.”

That’s where real change begins.

04/25/2026

☀️ Saturdays at BestCare ☀️

Weekends don’t slow down here and neither does the heart behind the work we do.

At BestCare Treatment Services, Saturdays are about showing up—meeting people where they are, offering support without judgment, and reminding our community that help is here when you’re ready.

Whether it’s a walk-in appointment, connecting someone to resources, or simply being a steady presence, our teams continue to provide compassionate, whole-person care across Central Oregon. Since 1997, our mission hasn’t changed: to bring hope, healing, and real pathways forward to those navigating addiction and mental health challenges. 

Because recovery doesn’t take the weekend off and neither do we.

If you or someone you love needs support, reach out. Same-day and next-day services are available. 

💛 Hope begins here.
🌿 Recovery thrives in community.

04/22/2026

What does caring for our community really mean? 🌎

At BestCare Treatment, we often talk about healing, supporting individuals, families, and communities as they find their way forward.

But healing doesn’t happen in isolation.

It happens in the spaces we live in.
The communities we build.
The environments that shape our daily lives.

This Earth Day, we’re reminded that health is connected to everything around us, safe spaces, access to resources, clean environments, and strong, supportive communities.

The same values that guide our work, care, respect, and dignity, extend beyond our walls. They show up in how we care for each other, and how we care for the places we call home.

Because when we invest in our environment,
we invest in the wellbeing of every person within it.

Here’s to creating healthier communities—in every sense of the word. 💛🌱

04/17/2026

Today we're highlighting ChillWell Plunge Sauna Float.
More than a wellness center, ChillWell is building community, a place where recovery, relaxation, and connection come together. Through shared experiences and intentional wellness practices, Bryan and his team are helping people prioritize balance, health, and belonging right here in our community. 💙

It takes a village to build community health.
This is how we support someone changing their life for the better.
This is how we can set a child up for success.
This is how we can provide a new mother with the tools to become the best mother she can be.

Don't forget to sign up for the event https://donorbox.org/events/905717

See below:
BestCare Treatment is excited to announce our first ever Fun Run event "Run For Recovery". This inaugural event will be held at American Legion Park in Redmond Oregon, kick-off is at 9:00 am. Come walk the Dry Canyon with us either 1.5 miles or 3 miles (choose your own adventure). This is a family-friendly event, and we encourage everyone who's been impacted by substance abuse and mental health challenges to come join us.

All proceeds from this event will go directly back into our BestCare Treatment programs. To register, please scan the QR code, or click the link https://donorbox.org/events/905717 Registration is $20 and kids under 12 run for free. If you're interested in sponsoring this event, please click on the link and locate our Sponsorship Page. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support recovery. Hope to see you all there!

Unable to attend but want to support our cause? Click here: https://www.bestcaretreatment.org/giving/

'sCelebrateRecovery

04/15/2026

What if the real risk isn’t just one substance, but the combination of many?

Research shows that most individuals with a substance use disorder use more than one substance, and only about 1 in 4 report using just one.

This matters because combining substances like alcohol with medications or other drugs can significantly increase the risk of overdose and long-term health impacts.

At BestCare Treatment we take a whole-person approach. That means looking beyond just one substance and understanding the full picture, mental health, environment, physical health, and lived experience.

Because real care doesn’t treat one piece.
It supports the whole person.

If you or someone you know is navigating this, you’re not alone and there are more options than you might think.

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While renovations are underway, we continue to provide high-quality withdrawal management services, both inpatient and outpatient, at our other facilities.

04/13/2026

We are a couple of weeks out and we wanted to mention all the wonderful support we've received for our inaugural event.

Thanks to First Interstate Bank, St. Charles Health System, GOBHI, PacificSource, ChillWell Plunge Sauna Float, Grand Canyon University, Market of Choice, and Lone Cow Coffee.

It takes a village to build community health.
This is how we support someone changing their life for the better.
This is how we can set a child up for success.
This is how we can provide a new mother with the tools to become the best mother she can be.

Don't forget to sign up for the event https://donorbox.org/events/905717

See below:
BestCare Treatment is excited to announce our first ever Fun Run event "Run For Recovery". This inaugural event will be held at American Legion Park in Redmond Oregon, kick-off is at 9:00 am. Come walk the Dry Canyon with us either 1.5 miles or 3 miles (choose your own adventure). This is a family-friendly event, and we encourage everyone who's been impacted by substance abuse and mental health challenges to come join us.

All proceeds from this event will go directly back into our BestCare Treatment programs. To register, please scan the QR code, or click the link https://donorbox.org/events/905717 Registration is $20 and kids under 12 run for free. If you're interested in sponsoring this event, please click on the link and locate our Sponsorship Page. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support recovery. Hope to see you all there!

Unable to attend but want to support our cause? Click here: https://www.bestcaretreatment.org/giving/

'sCelebrateRecovery

04/13/2026

What if recovery looked different than what you’ve been told?

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to increase understanding of alcohol use and misuse and to remind people that help and support are available.

The reality is this:

👉 Nearly 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. experience alcohol use disorder each year
👉 Yet only a small percentage receive treatment

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), increasing awareness and access to care is critical to closing this gap.

At BestCare Treatment we believe recovery isn’t one path...it’s many.

For some, it may include counseling and behavioral health support.
For others, peer mentorship and community connection.
For many, medical support and medication-assisted treatment can play an important role.

We bring these approaches together, offering multiple pathways, modalities, and levels of care, so individuals can find what truly works for them.

Because recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all.
And it shouldn’t be.

This Alcohol Awareness Month, we want people to know:
💛 You’re not alone
💛 There are more options than ever before
💛 And change is possible with the right support

If you’ve been thinking about making a change, even just a small one, we’re here to meet you where you are.

04/09/2026

Behind every strong recovery community is connection, and that’s exactly what’s happening at the Taylor Center.

At the BestCare Treatment Taylor Center, peer support is at the heart of everything we do. This program is designed to meet individuals where they are, offering connection, guidance, and real-life support from people who truly understand the journey.

🌟Behind The Mission🌟

Barrett Hamilton | Director of Peer and Outreach Services

Barrett has been part of BestCare Treatment for 13 years, bringing both professional expertise and lived experience to his role. His passion is helping people find recovery through meaningful peer support and connection.

He oversees a team of 15 peer support specialists, ensuring individuals in our community receive targeted, individualized support that helps them move forward in a way that feels realistic and sustainable. Under his leadership, the Taylor Center continues to build pathways rooted in empathy, trust, and real understanding.

Barrett is known for walking alongside individuals, not ahead of them, helping create lasting change grounded in authenticity and hope.

Fun fact: Barrett is a big fan of classic lowrider cars and enjoys entering car shows. 🚗

📍 Taylor Center
358 Marshall Ave., Bend, OR 97701
📞 541-585-0008
🕗 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Peer support is more than a service—it’s a connection that makes recovery feel possible.

04/08/2026

Today is the day!!

Head down to Burgerville in Bend between 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm!

DETAILS BELOW!

🍔Dine Out For A Cause With BestCare🍔

When you grab a meal, you’re not just enjoying great food, you’re helping support programs that provide recovery, mental health services, and hope to individuals and families in our community. 💛

Proceeds help:
Rebuild lives
Expand pathways to treatment
Find stability through housing, employment and a continuum of care

Bring your friends, your family, and your appetite, and help us turn burgers into meaningful impact.

📍 612 SE 3rd Street, Bend, OR 97701
📅 April 8th, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Every bite makes a difference. Take the night off cooking and treat yourself!