Oregon House Bill 2980 To Establish Peer-Run Mental Health Respite Centers
On Setpember 5, 2022, the Oregon House of Representatives published this House Bill (HB) 2980 to establish peer-run mental health respite centers. The program will distribute $6 million in grants to operate up to four peer-run centers in four geographic regions: The Portland-Metro area, central or eastern Oregon, southern Oregon, and the Oregon coast. At least one of the centers must offer culturally specific services . . .
