Polk CARES Center, Offering Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization, Holds Grand Opening In Oregon

The Polk CARES Center, a behavioral health crisis stabilization facility in Polk County, Oregon, held its grand opening on September 30, 2025. Its offerings include walk-in care for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. The center leverages state investment to expand behavioral health crisis services across Oregon, the announcement stated.

CARES is an acronym for Connect, Assist, Respond, Empower, Support. The Polk CARES Center provides a range of critical services, including suicide prevention, safety planning, and referrals to longer-term behavioral health care. Individuals can also receive support on their recovery journey from substance use disorder, including referrals to . . .