Health Housing and Human Services

The Community Homelessness Advisory Board (CHAB) advises the Board of County Commissioners (Board) on the county's homelessness response strategies with input from staff, the Housing Services Advisory Group, and other stakeholders. Recommendations from Members of the CHAB are advisory in nature and will not direct staff or the Board. Rather, their feedback will be considered in department and Board decision making on issues pertaining to homelessness.

The CHAB will meet quarterly by Zoom, on the third Thursdays in April, July, October, and January, for approximately 90 minutes. From time to time, the CHAB may elect to meet more frequently and/or in person, especially for special projects or as needs for increased coordination arise.

Our Members

Short-term behavioral health support and recovery

The Challenge

Historically, Clackamas County community members experiencing a behavioral health crisis did not have enough support resources to get back on their feet. Behavioral health includes mental health and wellbeing, and related behavior may include substance addiction. Often, these community members draw the attention of law enforcement and are taken to jail or the emergency room. Emergency departments and local jails are not equipped to provide the type of support they need.

The Solution

Clackamas County and the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office are partnering in the development of a behavioral health stabilization and short-term care center.

The Clackamas County Stabilization Center will serve adults who are referred by law enforcement health providers, and mobile crisis responders. The Stabilization Center will be a comfortable and safe place for community members who need short-term support, coping skills and connections to resources to manage a crisis.

Timeline

Building renovation is scheduled to start in late 2024. The program will open in Fall 2025.

Meetings