PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — Those experiencing mental health crises can now receive new services from Portland Street Response, the City announced Thursday.
Launched in 2021, the city program dispatches unarmed teams during non-life-threatening mental or behavioral health crises.
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This latest expansion allows PSR teams to shuttle people to shelters, addiction treatment and food pantries.
They can also enter public spaces like lobbies of government buildings, public libraries and restaurants to help during a mental health crisis…