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Oregon’s many mental health crises - OPB - Oregon …

(8 days ago) WebRead each mental health challenge researched in OPB’s 4-part series below. Crisis 1: Oregon’s kids are not alright. Crisis 2: The deadly toll of excessive alcohol drinking in Oregon. Crisis 3

https://www.opb.org/article/2023/03/14/oregon-mental-health-services-problems/

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Oregon’s mental health workforce ‘crisis’ exacerbates …

(1 days ago) WebAspiring behavioral health providers can make more money working in physical health positions, she said. The average wage of a mental health social worker …

https://www.oregonlive.com/health/2023/10/oregons-mental-health-workforce-crisis-exacerbates-challenges-finding-care.html

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In rural Oregon, there’s a higher need for mental health …

(Just Now) WebOutside of Oregon's urban areas, a mental health crisis can mean a long drive or an ambulance ride over the mountains to get the right level of care. April 25, 2024.

https://www.opb.org/article/2023/03/17/rural-oregon-mental-health-services-lacking-access/

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Oregon mental health services to get over $500M …

(Just Now) WebOregon mental health services to get over $500M spending boost this year. By April Ehrlich (OPB) May 28, 2022 2:35 p.m. The funds will help address workforce …

https://www.opb.org/article/2022/05/28/oregon-mental-health-state-spending-2022/

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Oregon’s mental and behavioral health system is on brink of - OPB

(Just Now) WebThe Oregon Council for Behavioral Health represents providers of treatment for mental health and substance use disorders all over the state. Industry leaders say …

https://www.opb.org/article/2021/11/01/mental-and-behavioral-health-system-on-brink-of-collapse-say-providers/

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Oregon Ranks Worst in Nation for Prevalence of Mental …

(7 days ago) WebOctober 17, 2022 at 1:21 pm PDT. For the past nine years, a Virginia nonprofit has used nationwide survey data to measure the prevalence of mental illness and access to care …

https://www.wweek.com/news/courts/2022/10/17/oregon-ranks-worst-in-nation-for-prevalence-of-mental-illness/

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It’s Time to Address Oregon’s Mental Health Crisis

(1 days ago) WebBy: Danielle Meyer, MSS. The statistics are staggering: Oregon ranks worst in the nation for prevalence of mental illness, according to a new study by Mental …

https://ourhealthoregon.org/news/its-time-to-address-oregons-mental-health-crisis

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As Oregon faces a mental health crisis, state leaders ask for …

(Just Now) WebIn 2021, 745 Oregonians died from opioid overdoses, nearly triple the number in 2019, according to Oregon Health Authority data. “I also want to take a moment to …

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/08/08/as-oregon-faces-a-mental-health-crisis-state-leaders-ask-for-patience-as-they-tackle-problems/

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Why Oregon is the worst-ranked state for youth mental …

(4 days ago) WebEarlier this month, William Brangham traveled to Oregon to find why it ranks as one of the worst states for youth mental health illness and what's being done to help …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-oregon-is-the-worst-ranked-state-for-youth-mental-health

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Behavioral Health Crisis Response System and 988 - Oregon.gov

(9 days ago) WebThe Lifeline is for people in any type of behavioral health crisis, such as: Mental health-related distress, Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or; Substance use crisis. People can …

https://www.oregon.gov/OHA/HSD/AMH/Pages/988.aspx

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Understanding the U.S. Behavioral Health Workforce …

(8 days ago) WebAs of March 2023, 160 million Americans live in areas with mental health professional shortages, with over 8,000 more professionals needed to ensure an …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/explainer/2023/may/understanding-us-behavioral-health-workforce-shortage

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Oregon’s health care crises will spill over into the new …

(8 days ago) WebTo respond to the new deadlines, Oregon State Hospital is asking lawmakers for $4.9 million for 59 new staff positions for the rest of the biennium, which ends June 30, 2022. But the state hospital isn’t the …

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2022/12/26/oregon-health-care-crises-in-the-new-year/

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Oregon health leaders prepare for future Medicaid changes to …

(Just Now) WebThe state has a behavioral health crisis that is exacerbated by a lack of qualified providers to treat people. The health care system is complex and difficult for …

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/04/24/oregon-health-leaders-prepare-for-future-medicaid-changes-to-improve-care/

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The gaps in Oregon's mental health system - kgw.com

(9 days ago) WebBy 1982, about 30% of those beds remained. Reports from the American Hospital Association show 1,589 available beds in Oregon for mental health use at that …

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/cycle-failing-people-with-serious-mental-illness-uncommitted/283-c921b1aa-de69-4656-9870-359faff8a914

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How Oregon leaders are fixing a flawed mental health system

(7 days ago) WebA few larger counties in Oregon are also using a "rapid fitness to proceed" program to provide faster mental health evaluations to defendants in jail, reducing a 3 …

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/uncommitted/oregon-mental-health-care-illness-civil-commitment-fix-solutions-uncommitted/283-31effcdf-bd9f-4610-b514-cd05c96249ed

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Psychiatrist shortage is a national crisis as need for mental health

(1 days ago) WebUniversity of Michigan School of Public Health map shows lac of addiction psychiatrists per 100,000 population. According to the 2018 Merritt Hawkins report, about …

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/draft-psychiatrist-shortage/283-9fbb919a-0877-4622-b708-1860e56dcc44

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Behavioral Health Slammed By Worker Shortage In Oregon

(6 days ago) WebBefore the pandemic, Oregon’s behavioral health workforce already faced shortages, including in advanced behavioral health jobs. A 2018 federal report …

https://www.thelundreport.org/content/behavioral-health-slammed-worker-shortage-oregon

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Oregon’s troubling track record treating teens for mental illness

(7 days ago) WebWithout options in Oregon, teens who need behavioral health care go out of state (Part 1) Harmony Academy fills gap in Oregon’s youth mental health system (Part 2)

https://www.oregonlive.com/podcasts/2024/04/oregons-troubling-track-record-with-treating-teens-for-mental-illness-addiction-beat-check-podcast.html

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Oregon Health Authority : Resources for Crisis and Trauma …

(9 days ago) Web24-hour crisis lines Lines for Life. Crisis service providers by county Community Mental Health Programs. Alcohol and Substance Helpline 800-923-4357. Problem Gambling …

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH/Pages/Resources-Crisis-Trauma.aspx

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Oregon Health Authority : Crisis Lines - State of Oregon

(Just Now) WebOregon Crisis Resources. National Crisis Resources. National Crisis Lines 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 24 hours a day / 7 days a week 988 National Mental Health …

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/PreventionWellness/SafeLiving/SuicidePrevention/Pages/crisislines.aspx

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Oregon has huge shortage of treatment beds, consultant finds

(4 days ago) WebThe largest shortfall cited in the report from the Oregon Health Authority was among residential drug and alcohol treatment beds, with the state needing to add an …

https://www.thelundreport.org/content/oregon-has-huge-shortage-treatment-beds-consultant-finds

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Mental health crisis centers look to provide care that busy ERs

(7 days ago) WebIn King County, Washington, where the only mental health crisis facility requires an advance referral, voters recently passed a $1.25 billion property tax to build …

https://www.statnews.com/2024/04/26/crisis-centers-empath-units-er-alternative-for-mental-health/

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New NAMI-Ipsos Poll Finds a Majority of Americans Want …

(6 days ago) WebWhen people don’t get timely access to mental health services, too many people experience a mental health crisis. The number of Americans contacting the 988 …

https://www.nami.org/press-releases/new-nami-ipsos-poll-finds-a-majority-of-americans-want-congress-to-address-the-mental-health-crisis/

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NIH funding in Oregon rose to near $428 million last year

(7 days ago) WebIn Oregon alone last year, UMR estimated that 5,013 jobs were supported by NIH grants and $991.8 million in economic activity was generated. Much of it was tied to …

https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2024/04/26/nih-funding-in-oregon-on-the-rise-again.html

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2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention HHS.gov

(Just Now) WebMental Health & Substance Abuse; 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention Navigate to: HIPAA & Your Health Rights. Regulatory Initiatives; Suicide is …

https://www.hhs.gov/programs/prevention-and-wellness/mental-health-substance-abuse/national-strategy-suicide-prevention/index.html

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‘The Age of Magical Overthinking’ tries to pinpoint our mental …

(8 days ago) WebEvery generation has its own crisis, the linguist and podcaster Amanda Montell writes. In the 1960s and ’70s, young Americans organized against “physical tyrannies” …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2024/04/24/age-magical-overthinking-montell-review/

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Opinion: Utahns with disabilities need mental health support, too

(5 days ago) Web“As Utahns, we need to do more to directly support the mental health of individuals with disabilities. The Beehive State is built on helping each other and, in this …

https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/04/27/opinion-too-often-utah-neglects/

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Crisis Lines and Behavioral Mental Health - Oregon.gov

(4 days ago) WebMental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid is an in-person training that teaches you how to help people developing a mental illness or in a crisis. Substance Abuse & …

https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/healthsafety/Pages/Mental-Health.aspx

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Tragic death of Kay-Alana Turner prompts dialogue on mental …

(4 days ago) WebFollowing the tragic discovery of the body of Kay-Alana Turner, a woman who may have been experiencing a mental health crisis and fled from deputies, a …

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/04/27/tragic-death-of-kay-alana-turner-prompts-dialogue-on-mental-health-crisis-response-and-de-escalating-situations/

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Oregon Health Authority : Adult Mental Health Services : …

(9 days ago) WebOregon State Hospital (OSH) provides patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. People served at Oregon State …

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH/Pages/Mental-Health.aspx

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Oregon kids in crisis are not getting the help they need - OPB

(4 days ago) WebAnd kids are falling through some of the worst gaps in Oregon’s mental health care system. Those gaps were created in the past 20 years, in part, by the state’s efforts to …

https://www.opb.org/article/2023/03/14/oregon-mental-health-care-services-solutions-youth-kids-children/

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A new center will address Florida's mental health workforce …

(1 days ago) WebThe University of South Florida is creating a center to boost the state's mental health workforce amid a national shortage.. The legislature recently awarded USF $5 …

https://news.wfsu.org/state-news/2024-04-26/a-new-center-will-address-floridas-mental-health-workforce-shortage

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USF will open a center to address Florida's mental health …

(4 days ago) WebThe University of South Florida is creating a center to boost the state's mental health workforce amid a national shortage.. The Legislature recently awarded USF $5 …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2024-04-26/usf-will-open-a-center-to-address-floridas-mental-health-workforce-shortage

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Grieving mother calls for better mental health services in Karratha

(4 days ago) WebMr Felix had ADHD and anxiety, which Ms Grabenhofer said had been managed throughout his life. If you or anyone you know needs help: Suicide Call Back Service on …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-27/pilbara-mother-calls-out-mental-health-service-shortage/103677730

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Democrats Haxton, Stapleton running in primary for House District …

(Just Now) WebSalem City Councilor Virginia Stapleton and former legislative aide Keith Haxton are running for in the May 21 primary election for Oregon House District 21 which encompasses Keizer and North Salem.

https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/26/keith-haxton-virginia-stapleton-may-21-primary-oregon-legislature-house-district-21/73385173007/

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Bo Nix realized a dream going to Auburn, but Oregon prepared …

(3 days ago) WebPatrick provided the script for his son’s goals through his profession, through old highlights. Dad played quarterback at Auburn from 1992 to ’95, helping the Tigers go …

https://www.denverpost.com/2024/04/28/bo-nix-auburn-dream-oregon-broncos-spotlight-nfl-draft/

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