Mental Health Crisis Teams Aren’t Just For Cities Anymore
Small police departments and sheriffs’ offices seem increasingly open to finding alternatives to a standard law enforcement response.
behavioral health
Report: Oregon’s Addiction Services System Is Half The Size It Should Be
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Researchers from the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health surveyed social service agencies and found gaps in services and workforce across the addiction treatment and recovery continuum.
Federal Government Gives $23 Million To Oregon To Fight Opioid Epidemic
The money will be used for treatment and prevention of opioid and methamphetamine use, recovery, social services support, including housing, and supplies of the medication naloxone to reverse overdoses.
Oregon’s First LGBTQ+ Recovery Community Organization Launches In Portland
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In a state where places for people in recovery to find community are rare, True Colors will offer programs and activities in an inclusive environment.
Three Oregon Hospital Systems Sue State Over Psychiatric Logjam
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Legacy Health, Providence Health & Services and PeaceHealth say the Oregon Health Authority is unlawfully forcing their hospitals to provide long-term care.
OSHA Cites Oregon State Hospital $54,180 For Violations
Workplace safety regulators cited Oregon State Hospital for failure to investigate workplace injuries.
Addiction Experts Say Oregon Has Been Too Lax On Drug Use
As Measure 110 expands treatment options, they told state lawmakers it has reduced pressures on drug users to look for help.
Officials, Proponents Celebrate Measure 110 Funding Milestone, Admit Mistakes
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With the first round of funding under the drug-decriminalization law out the door, they say Oregon will begin to see greater impacts.
Vancouver Mental Health Facility Looks To Ease Overcrowding
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Facing issues similar to Oregon, Washington state hopes new facilities will make more room for justice-involved patients at its state psychiatric hospitals.
Second Patient Accuses Former State Hospital Nurse Of Sexual Harassment
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Woman’s lawsuit claims a male nurse tracked her down to a Portland church.
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