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Ryan Weaks, 37, says Dual Diagnosis Anonymous "saved my life."/Lynne Terry/The Lund Report

Organization Fills Gap For People With Mental Illness, Addiction Problems

Dual Diagnosis, a peer support group for people with an addiction problem and mental health issues, has helped scores of people since it started in Oregon in 1998. But it's needed now more than ever.

Jul 15, 2020
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Children’s Mental Health Program Swept Up In Looming Budget Cuts

The state plans to delay a program projected to keep 300 children out of psychiatric residential treatment in its first year, saving money and keeping families together.

Jul 13, 2020
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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Despite Budget Crunch, Oregon Health Authority Plans 3 New High-Level Behavioral Health Positions

Some state employees question the decision which is part of an overhaul by Steve Allen, who was hired as the agency's behavioral health director last year.

Jul 7, 2020
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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Despite Budget Crunch, Oregon Health Authority Plans 3 New High-Level Behavioral Health Positions

The Oregon Health Authority started its plans to add new management positions last year.

Jul 7, 2020
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OHSU Gets $2.3 Million Grant To Expand Addiction Fellowship Program

The federal award will help the university train more physicians in addiction medicine, an area that's sorely needed in Oregon.

Jun 22, 2020

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Experts Differ On How To Fix Mental Health Care In Oregon

Oregon’s mental health system is in a crisis. But should the state focus on preventive care? Provide more therapy sessions? Add hospital beds?

May 29, 2020
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COURTESY OF OREGON'S U.S. SEN. RON WYDEN

Complaints Prompt Wyden To Seek A Federal Investigation Of Mental Health Care

“We have to fight to get any money from them, and it can take years sometimes. It’s just become a huge problem.”

May 28, 2020
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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Oregon’s Behavioral Health System Faces Deep Challenges After Pandemic

May 26, 2020
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Outlook For Medicaid, State Hospital Uncertain Amid $10.5 Billion Budget Shortfall 

May 20, 2020

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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Oregon Health Authority Could Face Deep Cuts To Behavioral Health, Medicaid 

May 11, 2020
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