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Portland Street Response

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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 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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