Health Housing and Human Services

Short-term behavioral health support and recovery

The Challenge

Historically, Clackamas County community members experiencing a behavioral health crisis did not have enough support resources to get back on their feet. Behavioral health includes mental health and wellbeing, and related behavior may include substance addiction. Often, these community members draw the attention of law enforcement and are taken to jail or the emergency room. Emergency departments and local jails are not equipped to provide the type of support they need.

The Solution

Clackamas County and the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office are partnering in the development of a behavioral health stabilization and short-term care center.

The Clackamas County Stabilization Center will serve adults who are referred by law enforcement health providers, and mobile crisis responders. The Stabilization Center will be a comfortable and safe place for community members who need short-term support, coping skills and connections to resources to manage a crisis.

Timeline

Building renovation is scheduled to start in late 2024. The program will open in Fall 2025.

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