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Josephine County approves $1.7 million grant amendment and multiple contracts to expand behavioral health deflection services

Josephine County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Community Justice Director said an Amendment No.1 adds $1,723,614 to the county's Phase 1 Behavioral Health Deflection grant (initially $291,692); board approved the amendment and related contracts for Sobering Center and partner providers unanimously and authorized the director to sign agreements.

Scott Hyde, Community Justice Director, briefed the board on the Oregon Behavioral Health Deflection Program. He said Josephine County received Phase 1 funding of $291,692 in October 2025 and that Amendment No. 1 would award an additional $1,723,614 to expand program services.

Hyde said the Grants Pass Sobering Center…

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