County reports early gains in deflection program engagement but warns data are preliminary
Multnomah County staff said key components of the board's deflection resolution (2026-012) have been implemented, engagement and completion rates are higher than last year in an early Q3 FY26 snapshot, but official deflection counts remain limited to law‑enforcement referrals and staff warned the dataset is small and preliminary.
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Anthony Jordan and Natalie Amar told the board that the county has implemented the key components of the board's February resolution on the House Bill 4002 deflection program, including a change from a 30‑day to a 90‑day engagement window and new successful‑completion criteria requiring at least five follow‑up visits or meaningful engagement in a substance‑use‑disorder service.
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