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Nov 23: Mental Health Contracts Changed to Reflect New Funding Formula
Nov 23: State hospital replacement project chief tapped to lead state agency
Sept 13: Hiring blitz at OSH boosts morale
Aug 16: New background checks hurt experienced recovery workers
June 10: Multnomah County commissioners OK $1.45 billion budget
May 18: Multnomah County Chairman Jeff Cogen releases 'breather' budget with $5.4 million shortfall
April 22: Money and Mental Health
April 15: State hospital staffing prompts protest rally
Oct 30: Tax increases would help state economy more than cuts, report finds
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Oregon’s health care transformation is critically important to people who care about mental health and addictions services.
Spurred by Governor Kitzhaber’s vision for better, more coordinated and less costly health care, the legislature has created a new entity, the Coordinated Care Organizations, to administer the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) as community-based care. Continue reading
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Mental Health Services Preserved in Multnomah County
On Thursday, Multnomah County Chair Jeff Cogan proposed using one-time funds in order to fill most the $11 million in state funding cuts to Multnomah County mental health services. There will still be some unknown cut in services but $7.8 … Continue reading
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Rosemont Call to Action
At Rosemont we provide a therapeutic treatment environment for girls ages 13-17 who struggle with alcohol and/or drug addiction or behavioral issues. As Residential Skills Specialists, we provide consistent support and positive role modeling. We teach and encourage positive healthy … Continue reading
Transform the health system
The 2011 Oregon Legislature passed a new statute that aims to transform our current system of health care. Wisely, the Legislature didn’t try to mandate changes without input from those doing the work, and established four working groups. Representatives of … Continue reading
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Join Empower Oregon at the 2011 NAMI Northwest Walk!
We are proud to announce that Empower Oregon is a Bronze Sponsor of this year’s NAMI Northwest Walk. The NAMI Northwest Walk is the largest fundraiser of the year for NAMI affiliates across the northwest. In addition to our sponsorship … Continue reading
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