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Commissioners approve $470,000 from OHA to expand civil‑commitment staffing; some members push state for more funding
Summary
The board accepted $470,000 in ongoing Oregon Health Authority funding to add staff for involuntary civil‑commitment processes, data reporting and diversion strategies. Commissioners urged stronger state funding and committed to pursue advocacy.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved a $470,000 ongoing award from the Oregon Health Authority to strengthen the county's involuntary civil‑commitment processes, improve data reporting and increase diversion efforts.
Brady Estevez, finance manager for Behavioral Health and Corrections Health, presented the modification and said the funding will add two positions: a behavioral health manager to oversee involuntary commitment coordination and compliance, and a program specialist to support pre‑ and…
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