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Portland State University's third independent evaluation of Portland Street Response was released today.
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After operating mostly in the greater Lents area, Portland Street Response will start taking calls citywide on March 28, 2022
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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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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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Portlanders have resoundingly told Council that they need us to work together to meet Portland’s challenges. And where we fall short or lack paths forward to meet an urgent need, it is our job to create them.
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PSR on its response model and steps forward
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Portland Street Response expanded its boundaries on April 1, 2021 to serve more areas and added additional call types.
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The innovative new first response program is in its pilot year.
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Portland Street Response (PSR), the innovative non-police response created to assist people experiencing houselessness or a behavioral/mental health crisis, kicked off its first day with its pilot team on Monday, January 11.
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New hire for Portland Street Response announced
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