behavioral health

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Coordination -- Not Funds -- Missing From Oregon’s Mental Health Care System, Lawmakers Say

Speaking at an online forum, officials note that Oregon spends plenty of money -- $3.7 billion over two years -- but gets poor results.

Apr 19, 2021
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Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare walk-in clinic in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

State’s Lack Of Funding Hits Behavioral Health Care Providers With Double Whammy

Companies like Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare have to keep their clinics open under a federal agreement while facing losses from the pandemic.

Jan 13, 2021
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Nurses at Unity Center for Behavioral Health have filed a federal complaint against administrators./Oregon Nurses Association

Unity Nurses Accuse Legacy Of Negotiating In Bad Faith

After the nurses filed a federal complaint and complained to Unity's president, Legacy Health negotiators offered about 10 more dates for bargaining sessions.

Nov 23, 2020

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Governor’s High-Level Behavioral Health Group Ends With Disappointment

The group came up with a number of recommendations but they won’t move the needle on the state’s mental health crisis.

Sep 15, 2020
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Audit Finds Oregon’s Mental Health System in Disarray, Lacks Leadership

The report identified wide-ranging, chronic problems, including a lack of leadership and failure to monitor $158 million of taxpayer money.

Sep 9, 2020
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Brown’s Behavioral Health Strategy Mired In Chaos, ‘Profound Disappointment’

When Brown set up her Behavioral Health Advisory Council in October 2019, advocates and medical professionals had high hopes it would spark meaningful change. Instead, it's turned into a missed opportunity, critics say.

Jul 20, 2020
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