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Few Obtain Treatment In First Year Of Oregon Drug-Decriminalization Grants

Fewer than 1% of those helped with Measure 110 dollars last year entered treatment, but many utilized harm reduction services, state data shows.

Feb 4, 2022

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House Bill Would Bolster Behavioral Health Workforce

The state would provide incentives to retain and recruit employees in the behavioral health care industry as policymakers seek a long-term solution.

Feb 3, 2022
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Court-Appointed Expert Spotlights Community Role In Oregon State Hospital Problems

The expert's report will spawn legislation aimed at pressuring counties to house discharged state hospital patients in community based programs.

Feb 2, 2022
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New Peer Respite Centers Remain Elusive, 6 Months After New Law

Advocates are concerned about the slow start-up of new peer respite centers, a system that still lacks administrative rules for proposals.

Feb 1, 2022
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Oregonians Of Color Hesitant To Seek Behavioral Health Care, Survey Finds

The results indicate fear of discrimination, a lack of multilingual and multicultural providers, and other issues create barriers to access.

Jan 27, 2022

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Q&A: Rachel Solotaroff To Leave Helm Of Central City Concern

The departing head of Portland’s largest homeless services provider talks about what she’s seen and what can be improved.

Jan 13, 2022
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COVID-19 Outbreak Strikes Oregon State Hospital 

The facility has halted admissions for at least a week after 61 people test positive.

Jan 6, 2022
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Opioid Settlement Funds Could Approach $330 Million For Oregon

State and local government lawyers end months of impasse with “imminent” deal.

Dec 21, 2021
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Meth ‘A Significant Factor’ Among Homeless Deaths In Multnomah County Last Year

The drug’s role in deaths among people experiencing homelessness has been growing for a decade.

Dec 15, 2021

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State, Local Governments Near Deal On Opioid Settlement Split

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is close to a deal with local governments divvying up a $330 million opioid settlement, though conflicts linger.

Dec 7, 2021