HB 3146
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to administer a pilot program to provide low-barrier emergency housing for houseless or unsafely housed individuals on waiting lists for residential substance use disorder treatment or withdrawal management programs.
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- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This bill creates a pilot program run by the Oregon Health Authority to provide temporary, low-barrier emergency housing for individuals experiencing homelessness or unsafely housed who are waiting for residential substance use disorder treatment or withdrawal management. The program will award grants to organizations to establish emergency housing units, and the Oregon Health Authority will track and report on the program's outcomes to the Legislative Assembly. The pilot program is set to expire on January 2, 2033.
Key provisions
- The Oregon Health Authority will administer a pilot program for emergency housing.
- Grants will be awarded to behavioral health organizations or substance use disorder treatment providers.
- Applicants for grants must demonstrate zoning approval, case management plans, security measures, and a trauma-informed approach.
- Individuals participating must be on a waiting list for treatment, houseless or unsafely housed, and able to reside in a single occupancy unit.
- The program will not require abstinence during residency.
- Priority will be given to pregnant women when possible.
- The Oregon Health Authority will report program outcomes to the Legislative Assembly every two years.
- The pilot program will sunset on January 2, 2033.
Who is affected
- Individuals experiencing homelessness
- Individuals experiencing unsafely housed situations
- People awaiting substance use disorder treatment
- Behavioral health organizations
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Cosponsors
Hoa Nguyen
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the proposed legislation emphasize the need for urgent action to address homelessness and substance use disorder in Oregon. They highlight the importance of providing low-barrier emergency housing and on-demand behavioral health services, citing personal anecdotes and experiences with individuals who have benefited from such programs. The current waitlist emergency housing model is being evaluated for its success, with some testifiers advocating for a shift towards more effective treatment pathways, as seen in CareOregon's experience connecting vulnerable members with treatment. By prioritizing the needs of marginalized communities, including pregnant people, supporters argue that this legislation can provide safe and supportive housing options, offering hope and a pathway to recovery for those struggling with addiction.
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