Oregon's 988 suicide prevention hotline sees jump in demand | State
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If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for free, immediate support 24/7.
The new 988 suicide prevention hotline marked its first year in Oregon with a 33% increase in calls from people in crisis.
As Portland forges ahead with its plan to erect mass shelter, a smaller model is already showing notable success.
Whether through a lack of resources, housing, workers or follow-up care, KGW explores the gaps in Oregon's mental health system.
The first six months of the Portland Street Response pilot project is meeting its lofty expectations, according to a Portland State University (PSU) study released Tuesday. "Based on the findings... we feel very optimistic about the future of Portland Street Response and believe it is well on its way to becoming a citywide solution to responding to 911 and non-emergency calls involving unhoused people and people experiencing mental health crisis," reads the report, conducted by...