Portland Street Response

Program
Portland Street Response, a program within Portland Fire & Rescue, assists people experiencing mental health and behavioral health crises.

The program is currently responding citywide and you can request our service by calling 911.
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Portland Street Response team member offering aid in a homeless encampment.

Portland Street Response Frequently Asked Questions

Portland Street Response In the News.

News Coverage About Portland Street Response

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Portland Street Response Data Dashboard

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For Media Outlets

Screenshot of the evaluation report that features a photo of two responders

Inside Portland State University's evaluation of Portland Street Response

The words Portland Street Response in English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese

Downloadable Portland Street Response Information Flyer in Multiple Languages

Contact

Portland Street Response

psrinfo@portlandoregon.gov
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Community Health Division

News

Portland State University’s Homeless Research & Action Collaborative has released the Portland Street Response (PSR) Year 2 Mid-Point Evaluation Report

Portland State University's third independent evaluation of Portland Street Response was released today.

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Portland Street Response Expands Service Citywide

After operating mostly in the greater Lents area, Portland Street Response will start taking calls citywide on March 28, 2022

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Portland Street Response Night Shift Launches Nov 4; PSR Offers Increased Hours, Expanded Boundaries

On Nov 4, Portland Street Response’s second shift will start taking calls and offers expanded service from 6 pm – 2:30 am Thursday through Sunday. PSR’s existing day shift has changed its hours to 9 am to 5 pm Monday – Thursday. Both shifts will respond in a new expanded boundary.

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New PSU report examines effectiveness of Portland Street Response

Researchers presented results to Portland City Council 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5. This is a press release from Portland State University. A link to the program evaluation is included.

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