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Call for action: save lives and heal communities through increased

WEBWhile Measure 110 has expanded services with funding from the Cannabis tax, many more services are needed. The proposal released today includes investments, partnerships, and solutions that give Oregon lawmakers a public health-based approach for reducing suffering, improving livability, and saving lives, without returning to the failed …

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Health Justice Recovery Alliance

WEBIf you or someone you know needs help, call 503-575-3769. The Health Justice Recovery Alliance is a statewide advocacy organization that represents nearly 100 community-based organizations and addiction recovery service providers across the state. We work to improve Measure 110 implementation policies and practices, and to ensure that the law

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First Round of Measure 110 Grants Awarded to Help Curb …

WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 21 2020 Contact: Devon Downeysmith Communications Director [email protected] First Round of Measure 110 Grants Awarded to Help Curb Oregon’s Addiction Crisis 114 grant proposals were received from organizations all over the state, totaling $40 million in asks. The …

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The Drug Addiction Treatment & Recovery Act Get the Facts

WEB1. The new law will utilize and expand existing community-based providers as Behavioral Health Resource Networks to provide services throughout the state to immediately assess the needs of people who use drugs and link them to treatment, care and services. 2. Drug possession has been decriminalized, reducing criminal possession offenses from

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Oregon Health Justice Recovery Alliance Alliance Members

WEBThe Health Justice Recovery Alliance is a statewide advocacy organization that represents nearly 100 community-based organizations and addiction recovery service providers across the state. We work to improve Measure 110 implementation policies and practices, and to ensure that the law’s funding focuses on healing and restoring the

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Measure 110 Funds in Action

WEBMeasure 110 Funds In Action. By removing criminal penalties for personal drug use and funding addiction service providers across the state, Measure 110 has provided a real path to recovery for thousands of Oregonians – bringing real hope to our communities. The map below shows Measure 110-funded addiction service providers across the state.

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Why decriminalize drugs

WEBFrom 2001 to 2018, the number of people who have died of drug or alcohol intoxication in state prisons increased by more than 600%. The criminalization of drug possession contributes to stigma and deters people from seeking voluntary health services, including substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. This stigma also affects provision of health

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Oregon Health Justice Recovery Alliance Alliance Members

WEBCoalition. The Health Justice Recovery Alliance is a statewide advocacy organization that represents nearly 100 community-based organizations and addiction recovery service providers across the state. We work to improve Measure 110 implementation policies and practices, and to ensure that the law’s funding focuses on healing and restoring the

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Oregon Health Justice Recovery Alliance Alliance Members

WEBUnited Food and Commercial Workers 555 represents 25,000 workers and their families throughout Oregon and SW Washington. The union includes grocery, meat, CCK, and non-food retail workers, members working in manufacturing and processing plants, as well as patient care in the healthcare industry, and more.

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Campaign Updates

WEBPortugal’s Health Response to Addiction Offers Hope, Policy Considerations for Oregon. On the third anniversary of Measure 110’s passage, Oregon stakeholders visited Portugal…. 11/6/23.

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Provider Response to Governor’s Task Force Recommendations

WEB“The task force’s recommendations to declare a fentanyl emergency, centralize coordination, increase street outreach, and add more detox and treatment capacity show a commitment to handle this crisis with urgency and real action.

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Groundbreaking drug decriminalization law goes into effect today

WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, February 1, 2020 Contact: Devon Downeysmith Communications Director [email protected] Groundbreaking drug decriminalization law goes into effect today Measure 110 expected to nearly eliminate racial disparities in drug arrests Starting today, people will no longer be …

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Bill that Strengthens New Drug Decriminalization and Treatment …

WEBSenate Bill 755, a bill that helps create and solidify a strong Measure 110 program, has passed both legislative chambers after a final vote today by the Oregon House of Representatives. The bill passed the House 39-15 and passed the Senate earlier this session 21-8. SB 755 received bipartisan support in both chambers. SB 755 […]

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Measure 110 Backgrounder

WEBThe CDC reports that over 107,000 people died from drug overdoses in 20211 — that’s about 12 deaths per hour.2 Oregon ranks 50th in the nation in access to vital harm reduction and addiction recovery services, while also ranking second in the nation for people with Substance Use Disorder. Measure 110 was created in response to the …

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Legislature Secures $20 Million in Immediate Funding for …

WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 19, 2020 Contact: Devon Downeysmith Communications Director [email protected] Legislature Secures $20 Million in Immediate Funding for Addiction Recovery Services Lawmakers respond to HJRA’s call that a portion of Measure 110 funds be made available now. In a …

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Pilot Program Gives Portland Police New Tools for Mitigating …

WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Contact: Dave Baer, Portland Police Bureau, Central Bike Squad, ‭503-545-3382‬ . Greg Robeson, Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, 503-539-6640‬‬ . Devon Downeysmith, Health Justice Recovery Alliance, 503-866-3508 . Pilot Program Gives Portland Police New Tools for Mitigating Public Drug …

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All Tri-County Measure 110 funds have been released

WEBThe historic $93 million+ investment will expand vital addiction services, change Oregon’s recovery landscape Portland, OR – The Measure 110 Oversight & Accountability Council has approved all Measure 110 funds for Tri-County area Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs). The funding breakdown is as follows: Clackamas: $14,472,176.60 …

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