2021 Regular Session HB 2980 Enrolled

• Bill Title: Relating to residential peer support for individuals with mental illness who are in crisis; and declaring an emergency.

Catchline/Summary

Requires Oregon Health Authority to provide funding to peer-run organizations in Portland metropolitan area, southern Oregon region, Oregon coast and eastern and central Oregon region to operate peer respite centers to provide peer respite services to individuals with mental illness or trauma response symptoms who experience acute distress, anxiety or emotional pain that may lead to need for higher level of care. Provides that at least one peer respite center receiving funding must participate in pilot project designed specifically to provide culturally responsive services to historically underrepresented communities. Requires Oregon Health Authority to adopt criteria for peer respite centers that receive funding and to monitor compliance.

Declares emergency, effective on passage.

• Chapter Number: Chapter 626
• Fiscal Impact: Budget Report Issued
• Revenue Impact: No Revenue Impact
• Current Location: Chapter Number Assigned