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Washington County’s deflection program reports early growth: 31 active participants and 20 provider partnerships
Summary
County staff reported program build-out and early results for the new deflection program under Measure 110 reforms: 31 active participants, 20 partnership MOUs (12 providing peer services), an emerging staffing structure and a planned standalone fund to centralize program accounting.
Marnie Kyle and Danielle (program manager) briefed the Board of Commissioners on the county’s new deflection program and early operating results, including partnerships, staffing and funding arrangements intended to support people charged with low‑level controlled‑substance offenses.
Marnie Kyle, one of the county’s ACAs, said the program had expanded eligibility and partnerships and introduced Danielle, the program manager. Kyle said the county added staff quickly after planning and that design choices were meant to align behavioral health and public‑safety partners. She explained the county had adapted operations to meet legislative interest in data during the upcoming session.
Danielle described eligibility, access points, and program performance. "We now have 31 active…
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