Community and state officials recently gathered in Bend to celebrate a new center that will offer more recovery resources and a welcoming place for young people to connect.
4D Recovery celebrated the opening of its new Recovery Community Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
“This opening highlights the important work happening across Oregon to provide more help for people who are struggling,” said Governor Tina Kotek. “Peer services are critical to the continuum of care, and I’m excited for Central Oregon to have this new support for their community.”
Support services for young adults
The center will provide peer-led recovery support services and programs for young adults dealing with substance use and mental health challenges. Oregon Health Authority (OHA)’s Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN) program, awarded 4D Recovery in Bend about $2 million over four years.
Abbey Stamp, executive director of the Behavioral Health Resource Networks, emphasized the importance of community-based recovery services and peer support for young people in recovery during the event.
“Recovery happens in community,” Stamp said. “Creating spaces where young people can access support, build connections and feel a sense of belonging is critical to long-term recovery and well-being.”
About 4D Recovery
4D Recovery is a peer-led recovery organization that serves young adults through recovery community centers, peer mentoring, recovery housing and other support services in Oregon and Washington.
“Our Deschutes County ribbon cutting had a strong turnout, with a great mix of community partners, representatives, and local leaders in attendance,” said Gabrie Ward, 4D Recovery Deschutes County Community Center Manager. “One of the standout moments was hearing from the speakers, who highlighted the importance of community, collaboration and continued support for young people and the work being done.”
The organization will host another ribbon cutting ceremony next week for its Young Adult Recovery Center in Medford.