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Marion County to revive police crisis response team it disbanded in March
Marion County disbanded its police crisis response team earlier this year as public funding shifted toward civilian response to people in crisis. But with new federal money, the county is now reviving one team of a sheriff’s deputy and a mental health worker.
New Marion County team resolving crisis calls, but numbers remain low
A new civilian Marion County team has resolved nearly all crisis incidents they’ve been called to without police. But officials say more public awareness and an improved system would allow them to help more people.
After slow Measure 110 rollout, Salem providers get millions to expand addiction treatment
“We have never seen this kind of funding pour into addictions treatment and support,” said Teri Morgan, the addictions treatment services program manager for Marion County.