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Mental health workgroup proposes changes to Oregon's civil commitment laws
The head of mental health advocacy organization NAMI Oregon said the state needs to grow criteria for forced mental health treatment to prevent dangerous outcomes.
Oregon hospitals’ lawsuit over state’s psychiatric care responsibility advances in appellate court
Four of Oregon’s largest hospital systems say the state has failed to take care of people with severe mental illness for years and needs to change its practices.
Hospitals' lawsuit against Oregon Health Authority over psychiatric care kicked back down to district court by Ninth Circuit
Oregon hospital systems allege the Oregon Health Authority is failing to provide proper treatment to people with severe mental illness under civil commitment orders.
Federal report finds Oregon State Hospital failed to keep patients safe from violence, sex abuse
Investigators documented incidents of patients assaulting others or being sexually coerced, without adequate responses recorded by staff.
Man in psychosis flew from Oregon to New York City after release from hospital; parents call for change
A Portland family is highlighting the difference in severe mental illness treatment between Oregon and New York after a “dangerous” experience and ensuing help.
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Oregon’s mental health care system is flawed. Here’s what’s being done about it
A Judicial Department workgroup is close to finishing a 2-year study of changes to Oregon's civil commitment laws. Lawmakers are finding funding. What comes next?
Washington County touts 'rapid' process that gets defendants in jail quicker mental health evaluations
The county reports it conducted 100 "rapid fitness evaluations" in 2023 — mental health evaluations for defendants in jail that took weeks, rather than months.
Nearly all of Oregon State Hospital's beds go to criminal patients, all but ending civil commitment in Oregon
Four of Oregon’s largest hospital systems are suing the state over a system that "neglects" people with severe mental illness who haven’t committed a crime.
A Portland couple tried everything to get their son mental health treatment. Then, he killed his mother
Hunter Graham says his family's tragedy is evidence of Oregon's flawed mental health system, which waits for someone to commit a crime before mandating treatment.
Providence, Legacy, PeaceHealth sue Oregon over mental health care treatment
Providence Health & Services, Legacy Health and PeaceHealth say the Oregon Health Authority has forced them to provide care they're not equipped to give.
Man who inspired Washington addiction treatment law fled to Oregon for refuge, highlighting contrast between states
“Ricky’s Law” made it possible in Washington to commit someone with a serious substance use disorder to involuntary treatment. Oregon has no such system.
After 4 stays at Oregon State Hospital, mother says her son still can't get intensive mental health care he needs
Most people with serious mental illness don't meet Oregon's standards for forced treatment. Even when someone does, long-term care can be elusive.
Court rulings demand Oregon State Hospital toe the line between patients' rights and public safety
A recent court victory by county district attorneys means they'll have more say in who gets released and when, but the hospital still only has so much room.
With lack of options in Oregon, some wait for weeks for mental health treatment: 'Not enough support'
With the Oregon State Hospital at capacity, Oregon lacks mental healthcare options for people who can't assist with their own trials, leading to heartbreaking cases
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