Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Outside In’s Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program teaches mindfulness and skill building to manage emotions, distress, and interpersonal relationships.  

Who is eligible

 

Individuals ages 18-24 who have been screened into the Multnomah County Homeless Youth Continuum (HYC), meet diagnostic criteria, and who are eligible to be insured under the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), may be eligible to receive our services. To seek a HYC screening, please contact the Janus Youth Access Center. 

Janus Youth Access Center

The single point-of-entry for youth ages 16 to 24 who are experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County and seeking services through Portland’s Homeless Youth Continuum, the Access Center is a mobile program that engages with youth every day of the year to determine eligibility, provide immediate crisis support and access to a wide array of community services. Youth seeking services have immediate access to basic needs and safe shelter off the streets. Screenings can be accommodated 365 days of the year between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm by calling to schedule a time to meet with a Youth Specialist at 503-432-3986.

Once individuals are screened into the HYC, a referral can be made to our program. Referrals can be sent by a service provider or participants may self-refer.

Complete this online referral form or print and mail this completed form to the address below (addressed to Delanie Parry).

Contact Delanie Parry at delaniep@outsidein.org with any questions.

Location

Outside In
1132 SW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Contact

503.484.6125
BHinfo@outsidein.org

Hours

By Appointment Only

Services Provided

  • Office Based Treatment
  • Skills Group
  • Peer Support
  • Medication Management
  • After Hours Skills Coaching

Our clients participate in one individual therapy session each week as well as one skills session each week.  Peer support services are also available. 

Success Stories

Anthony

As a patient at Outside In, the dignity, compassion, and respect that I was shown by staff truly had a lasting impact on me and directly resulted in me wanting to get involved in helping my community.

Shay

Outside In made me want to be around excellence. Outside In shaped me. It taught me how to be kind to people less fortunate.

River

When I came out as trans and reached out to the community for help, everyone had something good to say about Outside In.

Rei

Through these connections I was able to get into school and graduate as a Certified Medical Assistant

Jason

Through Outside In’s guidance and support, I was in my own apartment completely self-sufficient within a week.

Anna

If you met me today, you might never imagine I spent countless nights sleeping under the Burnside Bridge.

Ollie

I wanted independence and stability. I wanted to belong. I found Outside In.

Courtney

Housing at Outside In is so much more than a roof over your head. The staff is helpful and amazing. They were always there for us anticipating our needs. Finally, we weren’t hungry anymore and we were safe.

Ramad

I feel safe at Outside In. I love Outside In people. How they love us, care for us. The wonderful and fresh food, the health care, the accommodations, the hospitalities. People talking to me, listening to me. Changing lives. It is a great moment.

Adrianna

By the time I was 17, I didn't trust anybody...except Outside In. The staff took my concerns seriously, and took a holistic approach. They protected me.