County board OKs HHS request to apply for $5M in funding

Yamhill County Health and Human Services could soon have an additional $5 million in state funding to address substance abuse and the money might be used on a much-needed detox or rehabilitation facility.

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a request from HHS Director Lindsey Manfrin Thursday to apply for funding from the Oregon Health Authority related to Measure 110 and its recent rollback.

If received, the funds can be used over a four-year period ending in 2029 on a variety of substance use treatment and support services.The funding will be used to support walk-in behavioral health assessments, expand […]

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