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(gentle music) (gentle music continues) - I was in a rocky patch in my life, from drug addiction and poor choices which led me to homelessness. And I'll never forget
when I was on a bench over here in Old Town and I was saying, "I'm 47. I gotta get clean. I gotta quit using. My daughter's growing up, you know, I haven't been in her life." So, I walked over to Central City Concern Recovery Center off the street. You could do that, that's
the beautiful thing about our agency is I did that. I got treatment, I got housed, I got to a place where I
could continue my journey. And I continued to stay and
then I got the opportunities to be able to change my
life and here I sit today. - I started as a clinician
straight out of grad school. Pretty green. Worked on that role for a couple of years and learned so much from my colleagues, being in a room full of 10 people with all different
backgrounds and experiences. I moved into a management leadership role, providing acute mental healthcare. - I moved from Louisiana to Portland. Culturally, it's different,
but at the same time, moving up here, gaining a new experience, having a new outlook on things, enjoying what I do,
enjoying the career path, it was something new. It was something exciting.
It was different. - When you join CCC, you
become part of the team that's looking to make a
difference in people's lives. CCC's mission is to end
homelessness and build healthy, housed, resilient, and engaged lives. Founded in 1979, CCC has
a staff of over 1,100 and serves more than 13,000
individuals each year. - The care team I work on is a form of intensive community-based
outpatient care that serves folks who have some
sort of psychotic disorder. These are folks who, often,
are also medically compromised or have complex medical needs and we really tailor our
care to be individualized. So we're not a one size fits all. And that's the real benefit of having an interdisciplinary team, where we have specialists
from our housing site, from our nurses, from our
peers, from our employment site. We can really wrap around a client and support them with all their needs the moment they enter our doors. - So now I'm overseeing a whole program, overseeing a whole team. I get to build a program
from the ground level up. It's challenging but
fun all at the same time because I work with a lot
of good group of people and we're like family. - One of the very unique things I think about CCC is our
ability to hire folks that have the same experiences as the clients that they serve. Right now, we have about 40% of our staff who have self-identified
as being in recovery. And having lived experience
within the services that you provide is important because you're able to give
those services in a way that comes from a place
of understanding that. - So, when I'm doing outreach, people know me and they trust me because they've watched my journey. It gives them hope and inspiration, right? And like, "If he can do it, I can do it." For me to be able to walk with
them through their journey, to watch them get clean, get housed, and become a productive member of society, there's no greater feeling than that. - It's just a wonderful thing
to walk alongside a client through their mental healthcare journey and support them with what they need. Our services are time unlimited and so we can work with some
of our clients for years, working with the same case
manager, the same psychiatrist, the same group of people,
and we're in their homes. We're going with them to appointments, driving them to the store,
and in the community. So you really get a more
thorough assessment of a client and also a really intimate
relationship with deep trust, and that's just really wonderful. - The Pacific Northwest
is a great place to live. Portland has the amenities of a major city such as an international airport, an efficient public transit
system, amazing restaurants, national sports teams and museums. But Portland also has the
charms of a small city such as farmers markets, coffee houses, art fairs, independent
bookstores, and parades. The State of Oregon is home to some of the most diverse landscape and scenic views in the
entire United States with a beautiful coastline, mountains, and over 360 State Parks. - My advice would be to
come visit, take a tour, see for yourself, and get the
whole feeling for yourself. - Think what sets Central
City Concern apart from other organizations
that I worked for is how incredibly supportive
the environment is. There's always a colleague
willing to talk to me or listen. And I've just really felt
hugely supported here in all of the different
roles I've worked in. - We have a wide variety
of positions available at Central City Concern,
including positions in healthcare, supportive housing, human
resources, finance, and IT. A list of all of our jobs can be found on our Careers page on the
Central City Concern website. It's really easy to apply. All you have to do is register, complete your work history
or upload your resume. Take a moment to send us your information. We'd really love to talk to you. (gentle music continues)
I am writing to formally express my deep concerns and dissatisfaction with the services provided by Central
City Concern (CCC) through their community engagement program. My experience has been profoundly disappointing
and has significantly impacted my well-being.
Background: I was placed in housing by CCC with no income and no preparation, despite having been homeless for
nearly a decade and struggling with addiction and mental health issues. This lack of preparation has created an
unsustainable living situation, leading to ongoing utility debt of approximately $900.
Issues Experienced:
Lack of Support and Understanding: I reached out to the supervisor to express my severe depression and
challenges, including the need to sell my valuables and cope with utility debt. Instead of receiving support,
I was met with an ultimatum to sign a behavior contract. My pleas for help were ignored, and the response from
CCC was dismissive and punitive rather than compassionate.
Central City Concern (CCC) was entrusted to provide me with stable housing and essential support services. Instead, their negligence and mismanagement have exacerbated my financial instability and emotional distress.
**Core Issues:**
1. **Financial Mismanagement:**
- CCC placed me in housing that was supposed to be sustainable but instead plunged me into a deep financial deficit.
- Despite my repeated appeals for financial assistance and stability, CCC failed to address my urgent needs, pushing me further into crisis.
The beauty of our organization lies in it's ability to incubate freedom and stability for the individual. It's an honor to be part of such an amazing team!
Bilingual/Bicultural CADCI, PWS, CRM, CHCI-Spanish
Coordinator “caminos Diferentes “
Apoyo e información para mujeres con dificultades con el uso de substancias.
Support e information for women dealing with SUD’s
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1moI am writing to formally express my deep concerns and dissatisfaction with the services provided by Central City Concern (CCC) through their community engagement program. My experience has been profoundly disappointing and has significantly impacted my well-being. Background: I was placed in housing by CCC with no income and no preparation, despite having been homeless for nearly a decade and struggling with addiction and mental health issues. This lack of preparation has created an unsustainable living situation, leading to ongoing utility debt of approximately $900. Issues Experienced: Lack of Support and Understanding: I reached out to the supervisor to express my severe depression and challenges, including the need to sell my valuables and cope with utility debt. Instead of receiving support, I was met with an ultimatum to sign a behavior contract. My pleas for help were ignored, and the response from CCC was dismissive and punitive rather than compassionate.