Dr. Whitaker is currently the Medical Director for First Step Adolescent Center. As a Pediatrician, he brings a specialized insight into the special challenges of adolescent medicine.

 

Outpatient chemical dependency/substance abuse treatment provider options:

First Step Adolescent Center         (503) 538-7647
120 A. N. Everest St.
Newberg, OR 97132

Residential chemical dependency treatment options:

Northwest Behavioral Healthcare     (503) 722-4470
Gladstone, OR
http://www.northwestbhs.com/

Mental Health (These are providers that work with adolescent clients)

Valley Psychological Services       (503) 538-6045
470 N. Villa Rd.
Newberg, OR 97132

(specifically Ken Kornelis, Ph.D.)

B. Scot Cook, Psy.D             (503) 554-5602
Newberg, OR 97132

Other useful community organizations that provide youth with affordable options for activities:

Newberg Christian Church- Providing an active Youth Group

(503)538-3104

Newberg Church of the Nazarene- Providing an active Youth Group

(503)538-2570

Thursday night AA meeting, Open Topic, 8:00 pm, St. Michaels Church, Newberg.  This meeting is highly recommended for teens to attend!!

Resources

Medical Director:

Kenneth Whitaker MD PC
506 Villa Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503)554-0036

Additional Resources

 

AlcoholScreening.org

National Association of Children of Alcoholics

 

http://www.nacoa.org/

"How much is too much?" Quiz

Drug Prevention -
Oregon Partnership

 

http://www.orpartnership.org