Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers

Greenbrook TMS Therapy Treatment Center in Portland, Oregon, specializes in caring for treatment resistant depression and co-occurring disorders in adults. While they do not treat substance use disorder specifically, they do address problems that commonly coexist with addiction.

One thing about their program that stands out to me is their no cost consultations. It's great that anyone unsure if they qualify for treatment can receive a professional opinion without having to dip into their wallet or charge insurance.

And speaking of insurance, this location accepts many major insurance plans. They may accept Medicaid and Medicare too, but you should confirm coverage with your specific plan.

Leading Non Invasive Treatment

If you've never heard of TMS, it stands for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. It sees your provider using a machine to safely stimulate different parts of your brain with magnetic fields. There's no surgery involved, and a session typically lasts less than an hour, with the program running its course in six or nine weeks.

The aspect of TMS I like the most is that there are no severe side effects afterward. Unlike something like electro cognitive therapy that requires you to remain under watch for an hour or two after treatment, you're safe to leave immediately after each session.

Hope for a Dire Situation

A common thread that runs through client reviews of this facility is how much their moods have improved, with someone stating they found previous treatments with antidepressants ineffective. Sadly, it's not uncommon for someone to be unresponsive to antidepressants and to turn to self medicating (sometimes with alcohol or other illicit substances) to find relief. Knowing that there are alternatives with proven track records is a great comfort.

In addition to TMS, this location specializes in esketamine nasal spray. Both methods are FDA approved and covered by some insurance plans.

Find A Caring Community in Portland, Oregon

This clinic is based out of the South Portland area, which itself has no shortage of community support for those living with substance use disorder. If you do visit the clinic or the area, take a moment to research the different support groups that exist. More often than not these groups are free and provide the much needed camaraderie that helps maintain sobriety.