Willow Path Counseling Replaces ShelterCare in Eugene

ShelterCare Behavioral Health has changed its name to Willow Path Counseling, and the outpatient clinic is accepting new clients across Lane County.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Mental Health

Wide photograph of a modest wood-and-glass clinic facade with an empty bench and potted fern beside the entrance, set against a green fir-covered hillside under overcast light. — Willow Path Counseling, formerly ShelterCare Behavioral Health, is accepting new outpatient clients across Lane County through in-person and telehealth services in Eugene. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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ShelterCare Behavioral Health has rebranded as Willow Path Counseling, an outpatient behavioral health clinic open to the general public. The clinic is accepting new clients across Lane County, with in-person and telehealth options available.

Why it matters

The clinic specializes in supporting people affected by trauma or stress related to being unhoused, a need that is directly relevant to Eugene and surrounding communities. The name change and open intake may expand access to outpatient mental health care for residents in the Eugene area.

The clinic serves people ages 14 and older on Oregon Health Plan, with its service area extending from Florence to Oakridge to Blue River. The source does not state how many clients the clinic can accept or current wait times for new intake.

The players

Willow Path Counseling

An outpatient behavioral health clinic in Eugene, Oregon, formerly known as ShelterCare Behavioral Health, serving Lane County and surrounding communities.

ShelterCare Behavioral Health

The former name of the outpatient behavioral health clinic that rebranded as Willow Path Counseling.

The details

Willow Path Counseling offers both in-person and telehealth services and is open to the general public. Its care focuses on people impacted by trauma or stress related to being unhoused.

• Name change and new client intake announced in November 2026.

Health Landscape

Willow Path Counseling operates within Oregon's Medicaid-funded behavioral health system through the Oregon Health Plan, which determines the ages and coverage eligible for its services. The rebrand extends an existing outpatient model rather than introducing a new category of care in the region.

Residents ages 14 and older on Oregon Health Plan can contact the clinic for in-person or telehealth appointments with immediate openings. The clinic's focus on trauma and stress related to being unhoused may be relevant to people in Eugene seeking outpatient support.

The takeaway

If you or someone you know in Eugene or across Lane County needs outpatient mental health support, the rebranded clinic is accepting new clients now through in-person or telehealth visits. Eligibility begins at age 14 for those on Oregon Health Plan.