EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 30 MIN
Why Oregon's Rewriting the Rules of Involuntary Mental Health Treatment
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
Two big bills focusing on mental health passed in the legislature last month, aiming to reform our state’s civil commitment process and expand mental health treatment facilities. Today, we’re revisiting a conversation with KOIN investigative reporter Elise Haas about what the new legislation will do, and why some still oppose it. This episode first aired on March 12, 2025 If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can always call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. There's help available 24 hours a day. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 28th episode: Rose City Comic Con PaintCare Oregon Coast Visitors Association Cathedral Park Cohousing
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Two big bills focusing on mental health passed in the legislature last month, aiming to reform our state’s civil commitment process and expand mental health treatment facilities. Today, we’re revisiting a conversation with KOIN investigative reporter Elise Haas about what the new legislation will do, and why some still oppose it. This episode first aired on March 12, 2025 If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can always call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. There's help available 24 hours a day. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 28th episode: Rose City Comic Con PaintCare Oregon Coast Visitors Association Cathedral Park Cohousing
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