MEDFORD, Ore. (Apr. 7, 2026) — Two large-scale redevelopment proposals tied to the Addictions Recovery Center are advancing through the City of Medford’s early planning process, detailing a significant expansion of addiction treatment and support services on both the west and east sides of the Main Street.
The proposals, submitted as pre-application requests, are scheduled for discussion before the city’s Land Development Committee on April 15. The meeting will allow city departments and partner agencies to review the plans and provide initial feedback before any formal land-use applications are filed.
West Main Street: New residential treatment campus upgrades
The more extensive of the two proposals focuses on the organization’s West Main campus, where officials are proposing construction of a new residential treatment facility spanning seven tax lots near West Main Street, South Peach Street and West 8th Street.
According to planning documents, the project would include a new approximately 14,566-square-foot building footprint, part of a larger two-story structure designed to support residential addiction treatment services.
The site encompasses about 1.79 acres gross (1.49 acres net) and includes a mix of commercial and high-density residential zoning designations.
Plans call for the demolition of two existing single-family homes owned by the organization, while retaining existing supportive housing on another portion of the site.
Architectural renderings and site plans show a campus-style layout featuring patient bedrooms, group therapy rooms, administrative offices, dining areas, intake and medical management spaces, and shared gathering areas. Outdoor amenities, including designated recreation areas and covered living spaces, are also included in the design.
The proposal outlines additional site improvements such as new parking areas, landscaped open space, stormwater treatment systems and pedestrian circulation features. The development would consolidate and modernize services currently spread across multiple smaller structures.
East Main Street: Administrative and support facility expansion
A separate proposal targets the organization’s East Main campus, where officials are planning to replace an existing building with a larger, modern facility designed to support administrative, clinical and support functions.
The plan calls for demolition of an existing roughly 7,000-square-foot structure and construction of a new building with an approximately 16,276-square-foot footprint.
Located north of East Main Street and about 150 feet east of Crater Lake Avenue, the site is zoned for commercial services.
Design documents indicate the new two-story building would house a range of functions, including administrative offices, conference and meeting rooms, group treatment spaces, and a commercial kitchen and café-style serving area.
Plans also include a computer lab and training space, intake and reception areas, and multiple group rooms intended for counseling and support programming.
Site improvements include expanded parking, a new plaza area with outdoor seating, and improved internal circulation, along with connections to existing facilities on the campus.
Planning materials describe the project as part of a broader campus redevelopment effort that integrates withdrawal management services, behavioral health treatment and future facility upgrades.
Early-stage review process
Both proposals are currently in the pre-application phase, which is intended to give applicants preliminary feedback from city staff and partner agencies before submitting formal development applications.
City officials note that the process does not result in approvals or binding decisions. Instead, agencies including planning, public works, fire, building safety and transportation, along with outside entities such as utility providers and state agencies, review the proposals and provide written comments within a 10-day period following the meeting.
The Land Development Committee typically reviews projects 30 to 45 days after submission, offering applicants guidance on zoning compliance, infrastructure requirements, and potential conditions of approval.
Broader impact
If ultimately approved, the combined projects would represent a substantial investment in addiction recovery infrastructure in Medford, expanding both residential treatment capacity and outpatient support services.
The West Main proposal is expected to increase the organization’s ability to provide structured residential care, while the East Main redevelopment would enhance administrative coordination, clinical services and community-facing programs.
Together, the projects signal a continued effort to expand treatment resources amid ongoing demand for addiction recovery services across southern Oregon.
Founded more than five decades ago, the Addictions Recovery Center traces its roots to the late 1960s, when it began as a small, community-driven effort focused primarily on helping individuals struggling with alcohol addiction in Southern Oregon. Originally established as the Alcohol Rehabilitation Center near Grants Pass, the program was created to provide structured recovery support at a time when treatment resources in the region were limited.
The organization transitioned into a nonprofit in the early 1970s and gradually expanded its services beyond alcohol treatment to address a broader range of substance use disorders. Over the following decades, ARC added residential programs, outpatient services and specialized care for women and families, eventually relocating its central operations to Medford as it grew into a regional provider.
Today, ARC operates multiple facilities across Jackson County, offering a continuum of care that includes withdrawal management, residential treatment, outpatient services and behavioral health support. The organization has increasingly emphasized integrated treatment models that address both substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions, reflecting broader shifts in the field of addiction medicine.
According to its mission, the organization aims to “offer individuals and their families a healthier way of life,” with a focus on long-term recovery and stability. Its programs are designed to provide not only clinical treatment, but also support systems intended to help individuals reintegrate into the community, maintain sobriety and improve overall quality of life.
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