County briefs board on deflection program, temporary sobering beds; plans for permanent sobering and crisis stabilization center

Mar 13, 2025

Multnomah County health officials reported early results from a law-enforcement-referred deflection program and outlined plans for 13 temporary sobering beds at the Pathway Center and a permanent 50-bed sobering and withdrawal management facility at 1901 SE Grand Ave.

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Multnomah County health officials updated the Board of County Commissioners on the county's deflection program and plans for sobering and crisis stabilization services intended to divert people from jail and hospital emergency departments.

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