Adventist Health Columbia Gorge MCMC Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health • The Dalles, OR • Since 1901
About
Adventist Health Columbia Gorge (formerly Mid-Columbia Medical Center) is a nonprofit, faith-based health system based in The Dalles, Oregon. Key points relevant to your query: - Identity: The Dalles-based hospital complex; formerly known as Mid-Columbia Medical Center (MCMC). Acquired by Adventist Health on June 14, 2023. - Behavioral health: The site operates as part of Adventist Health Columbia Gorge, with the Columbia Gorge network of care. Specific details on behavioral health services aren’t provided in the highlights, but it is part of the hospital’s offerings within the health system. - History and distinction: First in the world to implement Planetree patient-centered care facility-wide in 1992; designated as a Patient-Centered Hospital in 2007. - Location and reach: Headquartered in The Dalles, Oregon, with multiple entrances/locations in the area; serves the West Coast and Hawaii through Adventist Health. - Contact and access: Main phone 541-296-1111; primary address at The Dalles, OR. Main HQ and campus locations listed in The Dalles. If you need specifics on current behavioral health programs, services, or bed availability at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge in The Dalles, I can pull the latest program details.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
1620 East 12th Street
Phone
541-296-9151
EvansAm@ah.org
Opening Hours
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Emergency Care
Emergency care available at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge (linked pages mention emergency care and related patient resources)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.3 out of 5 stars (12 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report (Hospital-wide): 86% patient recommendation rate (Not explicitly stated)
Patients praise
- High rate of patient willingness to recommend the facility (86%)
- Some staff members are noted for being welcoming and caring towards patients
- Access to a range of behavioral health services including counseling and medication management
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding management and workplace environment, which some employees report as toxic
- Reports of potential decline in patient care quality metrics following Adventist Health acquisitions elsewhere
- Anecdotal reports of poor experiences with ER services at the broader facility, including issues with examinations and misdiagnosis
"Many of the staff really care about patients."
— Indeed employee review"The management is toxic. Enough said."
— Indeed employee reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Adventist Health quickly finds a path forward after windstorm criples Water’s Edge — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region — Dec 19, 2025
- Crisis Resolution Center plans changed | News | columbiagorgenews.com — Jul 15, 2025
- Column: Rigid OHA rules kill local behavioral health housing & treatment facilities — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region — Jul 11, 2025
- Adventist Health Columbia Gorge partially reopens Water’s Edge | Free News | columbiagorgenews.com — Jun 16, 2026
- PacificSource to cut behavioral health funding by 30% | News | columbiagorgenews.com — Jan 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More behavioral health clinics in The Dalles
Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL) is a government-run community mental health program serving Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties in Oregon. Based in The Dalles, MCCFL provides recovery-oriented, trauma-informed behavioral health services, including mental health, addiction, and crisis services. The organization is funded by state and local government, grants, and third-party resources, and operates four offices across the region (mainly The Dalles and Hood River). Key details: headquarters in The Dalles, 49 employees, contact numbers: 888-877-9147, 800-698-2392, +1-541-296-5452. Website: mccfl.org.
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