Bringing Trauma-informed Care to the Classroom
Feb. 5, 2025 • Unity Center School Program keeps kids connected to their educations, links them to vital resources and provides a safe learning environment as they receive care.
Jordan Taff: A Son, Friend, Scholar and Athlete
Sept. 12, 2024 • When Jordan Taff needed compassionate, individualized care, he found it at Unity Center for Behavioral Health.
Unity Center Starts Emergency Substance Use Disorder Service
Aug. 27, 2024 • The services are helping to stabilize those suffering from acute intoxication so they may transition to an addiction treatment program.
Health Share of Oregon and partners announce significant behavioral health investments in Portland metro area
Feb. 8, 2024 • Health Share, CareOregon, Legacy Health, OHSU and Providence are partnering to substantially expand behavioral health services in the tri-county area.
Unity Center for Behavioral Health Celebrates Seven Years Caring for the Community
Jan 29, 2024 • As demand for behavioral health care and withdrawal management services increases, Unity Center rises to meet the need each day.
Shining a Light on Mental Health Awareness Month
May 11, 2023 • Americans are experiencing mental health illnesses at record numbers. Low-barrier access to care is essential in helping those who are struggling.
Unity Center’s Melissa Eckstein Talks the State of Behavioral Health with Becker’s
April 26, 2023 • The state of mental health in the U.S. is a top concern for many, including Melissa Eckstein, president of Unity Center for Behavioral Health in Portland, Ore.
June Gower, PhD, RN, named Unity Center Chief Nursing Officer
Dec. 15, 2022 • June Gower, PhD, CCNS, LCN, RN, has been named Unity Center’s Chief Nursing Officer after serving as interim CNO since late July of 2022.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Sept. 26, 2022 • Learn how you can help someone in crisis.
Healing Through Nature
Aug. 15, 2022 • The Michele Goodwin Healing Garden at Unity Center for Behavioral Health offers patients a peaceful place to heal through meditation, exercise and gardening. Click the button below to learn more about this oasis in the heart of Portland, Oregon.
A Message from Unity President, Melissa Eckstein
July 15, 2022 • Melissa Eckstein, President of the Unity Center for Behavioral Health, delivers remarks during the 2022 Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (OAHHS) Annual Retreat.
Unity Center President Talks to KGW About Behavioral Health Care in Portland
July 11, 2022 • Unity Center for Behavioral Health President, Melissa Eckstein, sat down with KGW to talk about the state of behavioral health care in Portland, how Unity Center is helping patients and the community, and what’s needed to improve access to care.
Providing Compassionate Behavioral Health Care for the LGBTQIA+ Community
June 17, 2022 • Unity Center is a place of sanctuary and acceptance.
Raising Awareness Around Mental Health: Unity Center thanks its community partners for their support.
May 23, 2022 • Ron Lagergren, clinical director for Unity Center for Behavioral Health, discusses the importance of breaking mental health stigmas and Unity Center’s partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Breaking Stigmas and Creating Solutions
May 4, 2022 • Unity Center experts weigh in on the state of behavioral health care in Oregon during National Mental Health Month.
Unity Center Clinical Social Workers Break Down Barriers
March 28, 2022 • Access to continuing care and services are key for patients as they work toward wellness.
Healing, One Meal at a Time
March 25, 2022 • Unity Center’s Food and Nutrition team customizes the right meals for each patient, ensuring they have the nourishment they need for their road to wellness.
Anne Gross, MD, takes helm as Unity Center’s Chief Medical Officer
Feb. 15, 2022 • Dr. Gross has served in several roles at Unity Center since 2017, beginning as the hospital’s Psychiatric Emergency Services medical director.
Unity Center for Behavioral Health Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Jan. 25, 2022 • In its five years, Unity Center has provided care for more than 22,000 patients in crisis from across Oregon and nationwide.
Ron Lagergren, LCSW, Director of Clinical Operations, Brings Three Decades of Experience to his Role
Nov. 30, 2021 • Ron Lagergren serves as Unity Center’s Director of Clinical Operations. Here, he shares thoughts on his role, the importance of always prioritizing patients first, and what draws him to behavioral health.
At four years, Unity Center remains focused on caring for patients in need
Jan. 31, 2021 • In a year of a global pandemic, mass protests, and forest fires that gripped and affected the entire state, the staff at Unity Center for Behavioral Health…