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Measure 110‑funded 4D Recovery outlines young‑adult drop‑in center for Deschutes County
Summary
4D Recovery, a peer‑led recovery organization funded in part through Measure 110, presented plans to open a drop‑in recovery center in Bend serving 18–35 year‑olds. The group described outreach, peer mentoring, transitional housing links and a target opening between November and January pending a facility selection.
4D Recovery, a Portland‑based, peer‑led recovery organization funded through Oregon's Measure 110 behavioral health investments, presented its plan to open a young‑adult recovery center serving people ages 18 to 35 in Deschutes County.
Holly Harris, Deschutes County health services director, introduced the group and said county staff believe 4D will add services that are not currently available locally. Tony Vesna, executive director of 4D Recovery, told the board the nonprofit operates drop‑in recovery centers, peer mentoring, sober living and outpatient treatment in other Oregon counties and that the Bend center will focus on engagement, stabilization and long‑term recovery supports. Vesna said the organization does not operate syringe exchange programs; its harm‑reduction activities are limited to distribution of naloxone.
Vesna said the group is seeking a facility in Bend and is "currently looking for a building" with a targeted opening date between November and January. He described the drop‑in model as a low‑barrier space where people can come and go voluntarily, meet with peer mentors and attend mutual‑aid or skill‑building groups without the requirement of a clinical diagnosis or insurance billing. He said the organization's primary goal is retention in community supports after treatment.
A local peer mentor who grew up in Deschutes County described his experience with 4D in Portland and spoke about the center's social model—pool tables, games and activities—that, he said, helped him stay engaged. Commissioners asked how 4D will coordinate with local treatment providers and housing programs; Gabrielle Ward, community center manager for 4D, said the group will work closely with existing providers such as Skyline Recovery and local sober living programs to provide aftercare, referrals and mentoring.
Board members asked about funding, scope and duplication of services. Harris acknowledged Measure 110 funding and county budget pressures but said staff believe 4D will be "additive" rather than duplicative. Vesna said 4D received Measure 110 funding as part of the behavioral health resource network rollout and will hire local staff, including two mentors supervised by a local supervisor. Gabrielle Ward said 4D intends to serve all of Deschutes County and will update the county as site and hiring progress continues.
Ending: The board welcomed the introduction and asked to be kept informed; 4D said it will notify commissioners and staff when a grand opening is scheduled.
