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Portland has been collecting data and issuing reports about homelessness for many years. The numbers bounced up and down mostly because of the definition of what “homeless” means (does it mean someone checked into a public shelter or living in a tent, or living in a family garage?), the collection methods, the survey budget, and […]
Andrew Dehart suicided during a confrontation with Oregon State Police on October 29, 2015 during a car chase. He had been arrested at least eighteen times in Multnomah County for drug offenses since 2013 and had methamphetamine in his blood when he died. Death of fugitive involved in U.S. 26 gun-battle chase ruled a suicide, […]
The Source Weekly, Oct. 28, 2015 Despite their reputation for being tough guys, the men and women who are first on the scene at emergencies sometimes need a little help, too. That’s why the Bend City Council recently unanimously authorized a five-year agreement with psychologist Dr. Andrew Barram to provide educational tools and mental health […]
Bend Bulletin, Oct. 25, 2015 The lack of housing might be dire in Central Oregon, but the situation is even more so for those who experience mental illness. Housing exists in the form of residential treatment facilities and temporary motel stays, but long-term housing options are often few and far between. One of the biggest […]
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