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Oregon’s many mental health crises - OPB - Oregon Public …

(8 days ago) WebRead each mental health challenge researched in OPB’s 4-part series below. Crisis 1: Oregon’s kids are not alright. Crisis 2: The deadly toll of excessive alcohol drinking in Oregon. Crisis 3

https://www.opb.org/article/2023/03/14/oregon-mental-health-services-problems/

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Oregon doesn’t have enough treatment or housing for people …

(1 days ago) WebOregon doesn’t have enough treatment or housing for people with mental illness. By Amelia Templeton (OPB) March 16, 2023 6 a.m. Editor’s note: Throughout …

https://www.opb.org/article/2023/03/16/oregon-mental-illness-services-care-facilities-state-hospital-solutions/

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Oregon Ranks Worst in Nation for Prevalence of Mental Illness

(7 days ago) WebOctober 17, 2022 at 1:21 pm PDT. For the past nine years, a Virginia nonprofit has used nationwide survey data to measure the prevalence of mental illness and access to care …

https://www.wweek.com/news/courts/2022/10/17/oregon-ranks-worst-in-nation-for-prevalence-of-mental-illness/

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Oregon ranks miserably for addressing mental health. The reasons …

(1 days ago) WebThat’s primarily because Oregon residents have one of the highest rates of self-reported mental illness, with 27% of adults indicating they have a mental health …

https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2023/10/oregon-ranks-among-worst-states-nationwide-at-addressing-residents-mental-health-needs.html

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731,000 adults in Oregon have a mental health condition.

(3 days ago) Web1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year. In Oregon, 172,000 adults have a serious mental illness. More than half of Americans report that COVID-19 has …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/StateFactSheets/OregonStateFactSheet.pdf

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Why Is Oregon’s Mental Health Care System So Broken? Chris …

(5 days ago) WebFebruary 21, 2024 at 7:12 am PST. Data shows Oregon experiences a higher incidence of mental illness than most states but provides less services. Chris Bouneff says that’s …

https://www.wweek.com/news/2024/02/21/why-is-oregons-mental-health-care-system-so-broken-chris-bouneff-says-follow-the-money/

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Why Oregon is the worst-ranked state for youth mental health

(4 days ago) WebEarlier this month, William Brangham traveled to Oregon to find why it ranks as one of the worst states for youth mental health illness and what's being done to help …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-oregon-is-the-worst-ranked-state-for-youth-mental-health

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In rural Oregon, there’s a higher need for mental health care, but …

(Just Now) WebOutside of Oregon's urban areas, a mental health crisis can mean a long drive or an ambulance ride over the mountains to get the right level of care. May 13, …

https://www.opb.org/article/2023/03/17/rural-oregon-mental-health-services-lacking-access/

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It’s Time to Address Oregon’s Mental Health Crisis

(1 days ago) WebBy: Danielle Meyer, MSS. The statistics are staggering: Oregon ranks worst in the nation for prevalence of mental illness, according to a new study by Mental …

https://ourhealthoregon.org/news/its-time-to-address-oregons-mental-health-crisis

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Meth has changed, and it’s sabotaging Oregon’s mental health …

(1 days ago) WebThe mental health impacts of meth and homelessness are apparent at Oregon State Hospital, which has 546 psychiatric beds between its hospitals in Salem …

https://www.opb.org/article/2022/08/04/oregon-mental-health-system-meth-use-portland-methamphetamine/

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Oregon’s director of youth behavioral health acknowledges …

(2 days ago) WebOregon ranks dead last in balancing the prevalence of youth mental illness with access to care, given high rates of youth with mental health conditions and the lack …

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2024/05/oregons-director-of-youth-behavioral-health-acknowledges-profound-shortage-of-needed-care-q-a.html

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As Oregon faces a mental health crisis, state leaders ask for …

(Just Now) WebIn 2021, 745 Oregonians died from opioid overdoses, nearly triple the number in 2019, according to Oregon Health Authority data. “I also want to take a moment to …

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/08/08/as-oregon-faces-a-mental-health-crisis-state-leaders-ask-for-patience-as-they-tackle-problems/

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Oregon Health Authority : Adult Mental Health Services : …

(9 days ago) WebOne in four Oregon veterans have been frustrated about seeking care for mental health or substance use issues, according to a survey completed by more than 4,000 veterans. …

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH/Pages/Mental-Health.aspx

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Oregon’s mental health workforce ‘crisis’ exacerbates challenges

(1 days ago) WebAspiring behavioral health providers can make more money working in physical health positions, she said. The average wage of a mental health social worker …

https://www.oregonlive.com/health/2023/10/oregons-mental-health-workforce-crisis-exacerbates-challenges-finding-care.html

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Chronic and Systemic Issues in Oregon’s Mental Health …

(1 days ago) WebChronic and Systemic Issues in Oregon’s Mental Health Treatment System Leave Children and Their Families in Crisis . September 2020 . Report 2020-32. Oregon Health …

https://sos.oregon.gov/audits/Documents/2020-32.pdf

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Oregon tried to deinstitutionalize mental health care. Its failure

(5 days ago) WebDeinstitutionalization derailed. From the 1800s until the mid-1950s, states locked up people with mental illness in asylums. Most of Oregon’s patients were at the …

https://www.oregonlive.com/health/2023/09/oregon-tried-to-deinstitutionalize-mental-health-care-its-failure-echoes-today.html

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The gaps in Oregon's mental health system - kgw.com

(9 days ago) WebBy 1982, about 30% of those beds remained. Reports from the American Hospital Association show 1,589 available beds in Oregon for mental health use at that …

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/cycle-failing-people-with-serious-mental-illness-uncommitted/283-c921b1aa-de69-4656-9870-359faff8a914

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Ranking the States 2023 Mental Health America

(4 days ago) WebAdult Ranking 2023. Highest Ranked Lowest Ranked JS map by amCharts. States that are ranked 1-13 have lower prevalence of mental illness and higher rates of access to care …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/2023/ranking-states

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How Oregon leaders are fixing a flawed mental health system

(7 days ago) WebA few larger counties in Oregon are also using a "rapid fitness to proceed" program to provide faster mental health evaluations to defendants in jail, reducing a 3 …

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/uncommitted/oregon-mental-health-care-illness-civil-commitment-fix-solutions-uncommitted/283-31effcdf-bd9f-4610-b514-cd05c96249ed

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Oregon lawmakers earmark millions for mental health and …

(9 days ago) WebAt the same time, providers say resources are stretched for community mental health facilities, with the state hospital discharging patients sooner than in the …

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/06/30/oregon-lawmakers-earmarks-millions-for-mental-health-and-addiction-services-while-advocates-look-ahead/

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Oregon kids in crisis are not getting the help they need - OPB

(4 days ago) WebAnd kids are falling through some of the worst gaps in Oregon’s mental health care system. Those gaps were created in the past 20 years, in part, by the state’s …

https://www.opb.org/article/2023/03/14/oregon-mental-health-care-services-solutions-youth-kids-children/

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Oregon health leaders prepare for future Medicaid changes to …

(Just Now) WebThe Oregon Health Plan, the Medicaid-funded program that insures more than 1 million low-income Oregonians, plays a key role in the state’s goal to improve the …

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/04/24/oregon-health-leaders-prepare-for-future-medicaid-changes-to-improve-care/

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Oregon Health Authority : Behavioral Health Division : Behavioral

(1 days ago) WebBehavioral Health Division. Aid and Assist: Funding to provide treatment, housing and other supports for people who are not competent to face a criminal proceeding due to the severity of their mental health issue.; Behavioral Health Crisis System and 988: Funding to improve Oregon's system for crisis care and support, including development of a 24/7 hotline for …

https://www.oregon.gov/OHA/HSD/AMH/Pages/index.aspx

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Oregon hospitals’ psychiatric care responsibility lawsuit advance

(8 days ago) WebMichael Gillette, an attorney representing the hospital systems and a retired justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, said Oregon’s rejection of its mental healthcare …

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/uncommitted/oregon-hospitals-lawsuit-state-psychiatric-care/283-7987ffe5-e586-426b-b28f-e1934619f6cd

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State audit: Oregon failing young people struggling with mental …

(9 days ago) WebThe Oregon Health Authority, or OHA, estimates it will spend $3.2 billion on behavioral health services for the 2019-21 budget cycle alone. The agency’s 2019-21 budget is …

https://www.opb.org/article/2020/09/09/state-audit-oregon-failing-young-people-struggling-with-mental-health/

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It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Tips and Resources for Mental Health

(3 days ago) WebMental health conditions can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, or income level. Recent data (PDF 622 KB) help underscore that our nation is …

https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/its-okay-not-be-okay-tips-resources-mental-health-awareness-month

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Community Mental Health Programs - State of Oregon

(8 days ago) WebOregon Community Mental Health Programs. Access Services in Your Community. For services and supports related to behavioral health, mental health, substance use and …

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH/Pages/CMH-Programs.aspx

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State Health Assessment and Indicators - Oregon.gov

(9 days ago) WebThe SHA provides a data-driven resource that describes Oregon's health related strengths as well as its leading health challenges. Learn about the process to develop the State Health Assessment. Oregon's State Health Assessment, 2018 (full report) Spanish version. View by chapter: Introduction and Key Findings; Oregon's Population

https://www.oregon.gov/OHA/PH/ABOUT/Pages/HealthStatusIndicators.aspx

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County employees working 32-hour weeks report better job

(6 days ago) WebCounty employees working 32-hour weeks report better job satisfaction, mental health An employee survey found 78% felt the change had a positive impact on …

https://www.kptv.com/2024/05/14/county-employees-working-32-hour-weeks-report-better-job-satisfaction-mental-health/

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Mental Health Awareness Month: OHA reminds Oregonians of …

(1 days ago) WebOHA provides support for Community Mental Health Programs that provide services related to mental health, substance use, and problem gambling, in counties …

https://ktvz.com/community/lets-talk/2024/05/06/mental-health-awareness-month-oha-reminds-oregonians-of-support-resources-for-those-in-need-and-their-loved-ones/

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