Multnomah Crisis and Treatment Center

Multnomah Crisis and Treatment Center (CATC), located in Portland, Oregon, offers a secure and supportive environment for adults experiencing acute psychiatric crises. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, this 16-bed sub-acute residential facility provides essential mental health and psychiatric treatment services for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness. CATC emphasizes a recovery-oriented, person-centered approach that respects the autonomy and dignity of each individual. Services include psychiatric care, nursing, peer support, medication management, and discharge coordination, all provided by a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting clients throughout their recovery.

The facility’s treatment model prioritizes choice-making, harm reduction, and individualized care planning to help residents stabilize symptoms and avoid unnecessary hospitalization. CATC serves adults across Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties who are eligible through Care Oregon, as well as uninsured individuals in Multnomah County. As part of the broader Telecare Corporation network, Multnomah CATC exemplifies compassionate and community-based mental health care with a focus on long-term wellness and integration into appropriate community resources. By fostering a safe and respectful space, CATC plays a critical role in the behavioral health system for Portland and the surrounding region.