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The Multnomah County Behavioral Health Resource Center reopens after being closed two weeks following allegations of drug use by a security officer and inappropriate relationships between employees.

Empowerment through Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Peer Support  At the age of 9 months old the course of Randy Lizotte’s life was dramatically altered.  A car accident left him with a traumatic brain injury.    Fast forward to today and Randy, who works at Northwestern Counseling & Support Services (NCSS) and facilitates the Next Step Self Advocates, has significantly impacted advocacy efforts and peer mentoring not only in the northwestern region but throughout Vermo...

Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse leadership and staff on Wednesday afternoon celebrated Dr. Bruce Baker’s many years of dedicated service to the agency. Chief Executive Officer John Bennett, at the organization’s annual holiday luncheon, applauded Baker’s work as GCASA’s medical director from YEARS. “Bruce has been a tremendous asset to our agency,

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Evanston Now Recap: Evanston City Council Heres a recap of our live coverage of this evenings Evanston City Council meeting at which aldermen will discuss permitting tiny homes and get an update on the citys racial The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. A packet with information on tonight’s agenda items is available online. A plan to permit tiny homes in Evanston is on the agenda along with an update on the city’s racial equity efforts. Meeting called to order at 6:08 p.m. Mayor prai...