behavioral health

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Oregon Health Authority Putting $15M Toward Immediate Behavioral Health Incentives

The short-term spending is an initial step toward stemming losses in the behavioral health field. But advocates say the system needs long-term investments.

Oct 28, 2021
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A RENDERING OF THE PLANNED REDESIGN OF THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER MULTNOMAH COUNTY WAPATO JAIL./KNOT DESIGN/PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP

Transformed Wapato Marks Year Of Helping Portland Homeless

Despite the controversy, the former unused county jail is now operating as the nonprofit Bybee Lakes Hope Center in North Portland.

Oct 21, 2021
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A ROOM INSIDE THE ACCESS LINK CENTER IN KLAMATH FALLS, A SOBERING FACILITY, ON OCT. 13, 2021./ARDEN BARNES/REPORT FOR AMERICA/HERALD NEWS

Sobering Center Opens In Klamath Falls

Link Access Center is the first of its kind in the area and will offer a connection to mental health and recovery resources.

Oct 21, 2021

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New Concerns About Racism, Transphobia Raised With Oregon State Hospital Leadership

The Hospital’s Advisory Board is seeking answers from Superintendent Dolly Matteucci after staff revealed details about the treatment of a Black patient and a transgender patient.

Oct 20, 2021
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Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare walk-in clinic in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Behavioral Health Slammed By Worker Shortage In Oregon

Behavioral health care providers look for ways to recruit and retain talent as they seek to expand services.

Aug 10, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital Authorizes Up To $1.2 Million For Patient Care

The money is earmarked to pay for 30 members of the National Guard to serve meals and care for patients at its Salem campus this summer.

Jun 28, 2021

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CareOregon Donates $7.5 Million For Mental Health, Addiction

The money goes to 25 organizations that serve Medicaid members in the Portland area, on Oregon’s north coast and in Jackson County.

Jun 21, 2021

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Oregon Lawmakers Will Take 'Big Swing' At Mental Health Funding

A package working its way through the budget process will amount to the Legislature’s largest-ever investment in necessary housing and services, advocates say.

Jun 16, 2021

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Mental Health Services Wane as Insurers Appear to Skirt Parity Rules During Pandemic

A report on patient access to behavioral health care during the COVID-19 crisis casts doubt on whether insurers are abiding by federal law requiring parity in insurance coverage.

May 3, 2021