Detox and Residential Treatment in Astoria, Oregon
A substance use facility in Astoria, Oregon, with medically supervised detox, residential treatment and 24-hour nursing. Detox and residential only; there is no outpatient programme in Oregon.
- Medically supervised detox, then residential in the same place
- Equine therapy, weekly community outings, aquatic center access
- Family sessions seven days a week, on Zoom, by phone or in person
- A peer leader paired with you on your first day
Astoria, Oregon
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Address
263 West Exchange St., Astoria, OR 97103
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(866) 461-3339Levels of care
Detox · Residential
No outpatient programming
in Oregon
The setting
A hill above the river, at the end of the road.
Astoria is a small town where the Columbia meets the Pacific, and Virtue at The Pointe looks out over the water and the Megler Bridge. People come here from across the country partly because it is far from wherever things fell apart — and partly because it is genuinely beautiful, which turns out to matter more than anyone expects during the hardest weeks of their life.
Two levels of care
Stabilize, then stay and do the work.
Most guests stabilize in detox and move into residential without changing buildings or teams. Individual therapy once or twice a week, more if you need it.
Medically supervised detox
Nursing on site around the clock, with psychiatric medication management from the start.
Residential treatment
Individual and group therapy, and family sessions seven days a week by Zoom, phone or in person.
Who this program
is built for
This is a substance-use program with co-occurring mental health support— not a mental-health-primary program. If someone's main concern is a mental health condition without an active substance use issue, call us anyway and we'll help find a program suited to that. And there is no outpatient programming in Oregon— detox and residential only.
A week here
The parts people remember.
Clinical work is the spine of the week — individual sessions, groups, psychiatric medication management. These are the things guests talk about afterwards.
Equine therapy
You don't ride. You choose a horse and work with it, guided by an instructor, in a small group.
Aquatic center & gym
Four days a week — pool, hot tub, weights, treadmill.
Community outings
Weekly trips into Astoria itself, in small groups.
Outings rotate
through
Your first day
Nobody walks in alone.
Arriving is the hardest part of the day for most people. Three small things make it easier, and they happen before anyone asks you to talk about yourself.
Led by Josh Davis, BSW, PSS, QMHA-I, CADC-R
Regional Executive Director · U.S. Army Veteran
A peer leader
A current client is paired with you to help you settle in — the same idea as a battle buddy.
A welcome letter
Written for you, waiting when you arrive.
A notebook
Yours, for encouragement notes from the people in the house with you.
Clinical approach
Evidence-based, in individual and group sessions.
Individual therapy once or twice a week — more if you need it — with psychiatric medication management integrated into your plan rather than bolted on. Family sessions run one to two times a week, seven days a week by Zoom, phone or in person, which matters when your family can't drive to the coast.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy
ACT
Acceptance & commitment therapy
MET
Motivational enhancement therapy
CPT
Cognitive processing therapy
MAT
Medication-assisted treatment
Coverage, honestly
What your plan covers here depends on your plan.
We'd rather tell you now than have you arrive and find out. One phone call settles it — verification is free and takes minutes.
Commercial insurance
Detox and residential
Most commercial and PPO plans cover both levels of care here, subject to your specific plan and medical necessity.
Some plans
Detox only
Certain plans cover a short medical detox stay but not longer residential care. If that's your plan, we'll tell you before you travel.
Private pay
Detox and residential
Private pay is available for both levels of care. Admissions will walk you through the details before you commit to anything.
Insurance
We accept most major insurance plans.
UnitedHealthcare and Cigna lead here, alongside Providence Health Plan and PacificSource — the two plans Oregon families recognize — and a range of other commercial plans. TriWest is accepted for veterans using VA Community Care. If your plan isn't shown, call — most PPO plans are accepted.
Also accepted here
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Providence and PacificSource: commercial plans. Coverage varies by plan and level of care — a free verification confirms exactly what applies to you.
The honest version
Detox Is Usually Where This Starts — and Where Most People Call Us From
Most calls we get about Astoria are about detox first, not residential — and that's exactly where we're built to meet you. Medical detox here includes methadone continuation for those who need it, not just a taper and a discharge plan. Once you're through the acute phase, residential treatment on the same campus is the natural next step if that's what you need — all with the same team, on the same hill above the river.
Common questions
Questions about Astoria
You can call and ask any of these directly. No obligation, no pressure — someone answers 24 hours a day.
(866) 461-3339- Does Virtue at The Pointe take my insurance?
- We accept most major insurance plans, along with several other commercial plans. Because coverage can vary significantly by plan and level of care, the fastest way to know exactly what is covered is a quick, free insurance verification with our admissions team.
- Do you offer detox and residential treatment?
- Yes — this location provides medically supervised detox and residential treatment, with most guests moving from stabilization into residential care as their plan progresses. We do not offer outpatient programming at this location, so if that is what you need, our team can point you toward the right resource.
- What's the setting like at Astoria?
- Virtue at The Pointe sits on a hill overlooking the Columbia River and Megler Bridge in Astoria, Oregon, with weekly community outings to local spots like the Astoria Column, the Maritime Museum, and even the house from The Goonies. It is a genuinely scenic, small-community setting many guests find calming during a hard time.
- Do you treat mental health conditions?
- Our program is built around substance use treatment with co-occurring mental health support — if someone’s primary concern is a mental health condition without an active substance use issue, we can help connect you with a program better suited to that need.
- What if I don't have insurance?
- Private pay is available for both detox and residential treatment. Our admissions team can walk you through your options honestly, including a free insurance verification, before you commit to anything.
- I don't have a way to get to Astoria — can you help?
- We understand transportation can be a real barrier given the location, and our admissions team can talk through transportation options as part of the intake process. Do not let this stop you from calling.
- What if my insurance doesn't cover the full continuum of care here?
- If your plan doesn't cover everything at this location, we'll be upfront about that and help connect you with a facility that's a better fit for your coverage — we'd rather point you in the right direction than leave you stuck.
- How soon can I or my loved one be admitted?
- Our admissions team can usually move quickly once your assessment and insurance verification are complete — call anytime, and we will walk you through what admission could look like for your situation.
Finding us
263 West Exchange St., Astoria, OR 97103
On a hill above the Columbia River and the Megler Bridge. Getting to the coast is a real barrier for some people — admissions can talk through transportation as part of intake. Admissions generally run until around 7pm, and later arrivals are handled case by case.
In their words
What guests say about Astoria.
★★★★★
This is one of the best places to detox at, a nice view of the ocean, queen size bed, meals are brought to you the first 3 days while you’re resting, easy access to the restroom, a tv in the room for you and your roommate. And if you want to go outside to smoke your cigarettes, you can ( anytime) . The staff is caring and they check in with you after you get discharged to see how you’re doing and if there is anything they can do to help. It’s hard to get to the door, the other part is just doing it and having a different perspective of how you want your life to be. I would recommend this to anyone. Thank you for the opportunity. ❤️
★★★★★
What a great place to heal and learn about addiction. They take really good care of you. From the nursing staff and the Counselors!! The food was phenomenal! This place and the people in it saved my life! I will forever be grateful!
★★★★★
Great facility and staff! The nurses were awesome; the food was delicious; my counselor very cool; my case manager extremely helpful. My peers treated me like a friend and their Recovery program was solid. Highly recommend.
★★★★★
Virtue Recovery created an environment where healing was possible, and made it as pleasant, as can be, when I was at my most vulnerable. The medical team stayed attentive to my symptoms and comfort, and the staff checked in consistently, making sure I never felt alone or overwhelmed. They made me feel safe, treating me with the utmost patience and respect, every step of the way. I’m deeply grateful for the care I received. They continue to check on me, even still today, reminding me that their treatment doesn't end at the door. It means so much to have such ongoing support through this very difficult chapter of my life.
★★★★★
I most recently spent a 7 day detox from alcohol here and honestly I don’t even know where to begin…. Not only was I treated with the utmost wonderful care, I truly felt as if I belonged there. Sadly this was my 5 th time trying a detox. The other places I have tried drugged me up and kicked me out. With no real sense of direction or support to make me feel as if I could stay sober. (I was detoxing from alcohol) I actually cried leaving the center. The lifelong friendships I gained will remain with me forever. The staff never faltered on calling me by my name and actually remembering who I was unlike most detox centers. The nurses take excellent care of you too while in detox. They help you detox safely and make sure your comfortable while not overmedicating either. I can not even write into words how grateful and thankful I am for Virtue. If you’re considering any place to detox or even do inpatient treatment, this is your place to go. Thank you so much Virtue staff, counselors and kitchen staff (I ate so good there as well)!!! I had the best experience!
★★★★★
Virtue Recovery was a great experience for me. The facility is clean and the staff is respectful and patient. I feel welcomed and safe there. Good food too. Although I never plan on relapse, it's reassuring to know that I can go back if necessary. They also helped me find a nice 30 day residential facility. I definitely recommend Virtue Recovery, just make the call.
★★★★★
I was supposed to go to White City VA, (I am a combat veteran) but when I got there, I was told I needed to detox and I was sent here. At first, I was absolutely terrified as the VA took me to the hospital in Medford, but from the moment I was picked up by their driver, to the day of my discharge, I was treated in a way I have rarely been treated at any other facility, and that is with the dignity and respect that I’ve always wanted to have as a human, they cared about my diet they cared about my needs. They were there for me when I was scared they help me when I was at my lowest. And gave me another chance at life something you can’t put a price on, but I’ll always be thankful for. The food was also really good and the person in charge of the kitchen is awesome ( am I allowed to say Annie?) . Thank you for taking such good care of me and that goes for everybody that was here. I don’t have a negative thing to say about anything except the reason why I had to come here, but it was a very positive experience and you get to be in Astoria beautiful story where they film the goonies detoxing sucks, but it didn’t suck so bad being here thank you.
★★★★★
Connection! Is exactly what I got from this place. The staff. The councilors and therapists. Man! Frikken the best one on one I ever got. Just like any other facility. Certain areas need work. But not enough bad that’s gonna outweigh the good here at virtue. Eric. Wendy. Chris. Stephanie. Miki. Paige. And so many more that influenced my and my inspirations to being better. I advise anyone who needs help. Reach out. It works
Eight of the reviews guests have left for this location, reproduced as published. They reflect individual experience and are not a guarantee of outcome.
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Astoria, Oregon
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