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Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise
Read more: Oregon’s Sanctuary PromiseGuidance from the Oregon Department of Justice Information in English Información en español As a sanctuary state since 1987, Oregon stands for the safety, dignity and human rights of all Oregonians. Oregon was the first state in the nation to pass a statewide law stopping state and local police and government from helping federal authorities…

Benton County surpasses goal, rehouses 54 households
Read more: Benton County surpasses goal, rehouses 54 households54 households in Benton County have moved from homelessness into housing over the past year as a result of collaborative efforts from Benton County’s Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP) Program. These households include 69 adults and 53 children for a total of 122 people who have transitioned from homelessness into stable housing since the program’s inception…

Lincoln County Emergency Preparedness
Read more: Lincoln County Emergency PreparednessEmergencies can happen anytime — like wildfires, tsunamis, disease outbreaks, or power outages. Being prepared helps protect your family, your health, and your community. A prepared community can respond faster and recover more quickly. Visit Lincoln County Emergency Preparedness The Emergency Preparedness webpage includes Plans and lists for 2 Weeks Ready Volunteer opportunities Information about…

Lincoln County Receives $9.75 Million to Develop Affordable Housing for Wildfire Survivors
Read more: Lincoln County Receives $9.75 Million to Develop Affordable Housing for Wildfire SurvivorsLincoln County has received a $9.75 million grant to develop affordable housing for survivors of the 2020 Echo Mountain wildfire who are still without a stable, permanent residence. The funding comes from Oregon Housing and Community Services through a U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant. The state agency received $422 million from…

Data dashboard and ‘Connect to Hope’ awareness campaign for 988 Oregon
Read more: Data dashboard and ‘Connect to Hope’ awareness campaign for 988 OregonOregon Health Authority is marking the third anniversary of 988—the three-digit number that anyone can call, text or chat when in need of mental health support—with two significant milestones: the launch of a new data dashboard to increase transparency, track usage and demonstrate the impact of 988 in Oregon and the start of a new public awareness campaign,…

Benton County Crisis Center now open
Read more: Benton County Crisis Center now openPhoto from the Benton County Crisis Center ribbon cutting ceremony on June 20, 2025 The Benton County Crisis Center is now open for services! Anyone can come to this voluntary mental health counseling center to get connected to support. No appointment or insurance needed. The crisis center serves all ages, regardless of ability to pay,…