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Oregon’s mental and behavioral health system is on brink …

(Just Now) WebThe Oregon Council for Behavioral Health represents providers of treatment for mental health and substance use disorders all over the state. Industry leaders say …

https://www.opb.org/article/2021/11/01/mental-and-behavioral-health-system-on-brink-of-collapse-say-providers/

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

(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. April 25, 2024.

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

(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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Understanding the U.S. Behavioral Health Workforce …

(8 days ago) WebAs of March 2023, 160 million Americans live in areas with mental health professional shortages, with over 8,000 more professionals needed to ensure an …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/explainer/2023/may/understanding-us-behavioral-health-workforce-shortage

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June 29, 2021 Beating the Shortage: Solutions to …

(9 days ago) WebMental health agencies and counseling practices struggled to recruit and retain workers — in rural areas in particular — even before COVID-19 prompted increased demand for depression and anxiety …

https://www.oregonhealthforum.org/2021/06/04/june-25-2021-beating-the-shortage-solutions-to-oregons-mental-health-workforce-woes/

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Behavioral Health Slammed By Worker Shortage In …

(6 days ago) WebBefore the pandemic, Oregon’s behavioral health workforce already faced shortages, including in advanced behavioral health jobs. A 2018 federal report estimated that Oregon would need 170 more …

https://www.thelundreport.org/content/behavioral-health-slammed-worker-shortage-oregon

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Medicaid patients denied treatment, adding to Oregon’s mental …

(Just Now) WebThe system directly impacts the plight of hundreds of Oregonians who need behavioral health services, often intensive care in residential facilities, by determining …

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/09/04/medicaid-patients-denied-treatment-adding-to-oregons-mental-health-crisis/

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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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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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Health care professionals call for federal help addressing Oregon’s

(Just Now) WebAnd a report released this week by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, found that the number of Oregon children struggling with mental health issues grew from 11% …

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2022/08/12/health-care-professionals-call-for-federal-help-addressing-oregons-youth-mental-health-crisis/

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Behavioral Health Crisis Response System and 988 - Oregon.gov

(9 days ago) WebThe Lifeline is for people in any type of behavioral health crisis, such as: Mental health-related distress, Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or; Substance use crisis. People can …

https://www.oregon.gov/OHA/HSD/AMH/Pages/988.aspx

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Oregon Ranks Worst in Nation for Prevalence of Mental Illness

(7 days ago) WebOregon ranks worst for “prevalence of mental illness,” according to the report. The ranking is based on self-reported rates of mental illness, substance abuse, …

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

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Oregon has huge shortage of treatment beds, consultant finds

(4 days ago) WebThe largest shortfall cited in the report from the Oregon Health Authority was among residential drug and alcohol treatment beds, with the state needing to add an …

https://www.thelundreport.org/content/oregon-has-huge-shortage-treatment-beds-consultant-finds

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Oregon’s troubling track record treating teens for mental illness

(7 days ago) WebWithout options in Oregon, teens who need behavioral health care go out of state (Part 1) Harmony Academy fills gap in Oregon’s youth mental health system (Part 2)

https://www.oregonlive.com/podcasts/2024/04/oregons-troubling-track-record-with-treating-teens-for-mental-illness-addiction-beat-check-podcast.html

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Oregon Health Authority : Crisis Lines - State of Oregon

(Just Now) WebOregon Crisis Resources. National Crisis Resources. National Crisis Lines 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 24 hours a day / 7 days a week 988 National Mental Health …

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/PreventionWellness/SafeLiving/SuicidePrevention/Pages/crisislines.aspx

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Oregon mental health services to get over $500M spending boost …

(Just Now) WebOregon mental health services to get over $500M spending boost this year. By April Ehrlich (OPB) May 28, 2022 2:35 p.m. The funds will help address workforce …

https://www.opb.org/article/2022/05/28/oregon-mental-health-state-spending-2022/

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Oregon Health Authority : Resources for Crisis and Trauma …

(9 days ago) Web24-hour crisis lines Lines for Life. Crisis service providers by county Community Mental Health Programs. Alcohol and Substance Helpline 800-923-4357. Problem Gambling …

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH/Pages/Resources-Crisis-Trauma.aspx

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Psychiatrist shortage is a national crisis as need for mental health

(1 days ago) WebUniversity of Michigan School of Public Health map shows lac of addiction psychiatrists per 100,000 population. According to the 2018 Merritt Hawkins report, about …

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/draft-psychiatrist-shortage/283-9fbb919a-0877-4622-b708-1860e56dcc44

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Unable to get mental health treatment, Oregon man killed his …

(4 days ago) WebPORTLAND, Ore. — Austin Graham thought people were poisoning the water and air around him, trying to kill him. His parents — Hunter and Teresa — watched their …

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/uncommitted/uncommitted-oregon-mental-health-involuntary-commitment-son-killed-mother/283-f9bf983d-ed28-41b7-bba6-a8ef4f1e7f96

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New NAMI-Ipsos Poll Finds a Majority of Americans Want …

(6 days ago) WebWhen people don’t get timely access to mental health services, too many people experience a mental health crisis. The number of Americans contacting the 988 …

https://www.nami.org/press-releases/new-nami-ipsos-poll-finds-a-majority-of-americans-want-congress-to-address-the-mental-health-crisis/

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Oregon’s health care crises will spill over into the new year

(8 days ago) WebTo respond to the new deadlines, Oregon State Hospital is asking lawmakers for $4.9 million for 59 new staff positions for the rest of the biennium, which …

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2022/12/26/oregon-health-care-crises-in-the-new-year/

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Mental health crisis centers look to provide care that busy ERs

(7 days ago) WebIn King County, Washington, where the only mental health crisis facility requires an advance referral, voters recently passed a $1.25 billion property tax to build …

https://www.statnews.com/2024/04/26/crisis-centers-empath-units-er-alternative-for-mental-health/

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Tragic death of Kay-Alana Turner prompts dialogue on mental …

(4 days ago) WebFollowing the tragic discovery of the body of Kay-Alana Turner, a woman who may have been experiencing a mental health crisis and fled from deputies, a dialogue …

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/04/27/tragic-death-of-kay-alana-turner-prompts-dialogue-on-mental-health-crisis-response-and-de-escalating-situations/

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Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, faces Cody Reynolds in May 21 …

(5 days ago) WebSalinas served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2017 to 2023 before being elected in 2022 to represent Oregon in the new congressional district.

https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/28/randrea-salinas-cody-reynolds-oregon-congressional-district-6-primary-election/73306238007/

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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 efforts to …

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

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A new center will address Florida's mental health workforce …

(1 days ago) WebThe University of South Florida is creating a center to boost the state's mental health workforce amid a national shortage.. The legislature recently awarded USF $5 …

https://news.wfsu.org/state-news/2024-04-26/a-new-center-will-address-floridas-mental-health-workforce-shortage

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Oregon Health Authority : Intensive Services : Behavioral Health

(4 days ago) WebCivil commitment is a safety net service for people living with mental illness. It is a process for requiring mental health treatment for people who: Are a danger to themselves or …

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH/Pages/Intensive-Services.aspx

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Adderall Abuse Risks Becoming Another Opioid Crisis, DEA Says

(1 days ago) WebThe fast rise of prescriptions for Adderall and other stimulants, along with rampant online treatment and advertising, suggest the start of another drug crisis like …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/adderall-abuse-risks-becoming-another-opioid-crisis-dea-says

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Grieving mother calls for better mental health services in Karratha

(4 days ago) WebMr Felix had ADHD and anxiety, which Ms Grabenhofer said had been managed throughout his life. If you or anyone you know needs help: Suicide Call Back Service on …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-27/pilbara-mother-calls-out-mental-health-service-shortage/103677730

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Governor Hochul Announces Key Mental Health Investments for …

(4 days ago) WebGovernor Kathy Hochul today announced key mental health investments for New Yorkers as part of the FY 2025 Budget. Building on the investments from her $1 …

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-key-mental-health-investments-all-new-yorkers-part-fy-2025-budget

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Oregon health leaders prepare for future Medicaid changes to …

(Just Now) WebThe state has a behavioral health crisis that is exacerbated by a lack of qualified providers to treat people. The health care system is complex and difficult for …

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

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Harvey Weinstein Conviction Thrown Out - The New York Times

(6 days ago) WebHarvey Weinstein Conviction Thrown Out New York’s highest appeals court has overturned the movie producer’s 2020 conviction for sex crimes, which was a …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/26/podcasts/the-daily/harvey-weinstein-overturned.html

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