Lane County Government will hold a series of listening sessions over the next two months to get feedback from the community on a proposed behavioral health stabilization center, Lane County Government announced in a news release.
Feedback gathered at the sessions will be logged anonymously and entered into a project management tool, to inform the Lane County Stabilization Center Steering Committee and decision makers while specifically guiding the next phase of community engagement.
Following the February listening sessions, the Stabilization Center Project Team will target specific decision-making aspects of the project that are open to feedback, and will deliver a survey to specific affinity groups, geographic regions and existing consumer counsels.
The first three sessions to be held in-person in Eugene, at a central location, with that location and address to be disclosed upon registration. For those unable to attend in-person, please consider attending the virtual “Round Up” Listening Session held on Zoom, March 23rd.
Building Design/Accessibility (Thursday, February 16, Noon-1 PM, In-person, lunch included): Requesting input on how the building looks, what landscaping might include, safety considerations and neighborhood impacts. How can this facility promote accessibility and enhance our community?
Community Impact(Thursday, March 2, Noon-1 PM, In-person, lunch included): Requesting input on how this resource can fill gaps within our existing behavioral health crisis services system, alignment with other programs, and how to be good community partners. How can this service meet needs that aren't currently met, while supporting the good work that is already happening?
Programming (Wednesday, March 8, Noon-1 PM, In-person, lunch included): Requesting input on how services are offered, intake and discharge process, staffing models and partnerships with other local organizations. How can this program prioritize person-centered, trauma informed care while meeting needs of individuals and the community at large?
Round Up (Thursday, March 23, Noon-1, Virtual, link available upon registration): Taking an opportunity to highlight remaining topics, included those raised at a previous listening session that didn't receive enough time. Stabilization Center Project Team will provide a review of what happens next with the feedback collected and how individuals can get further involved.
To Register for a listening session, or simply to learn more about the project, please visit: www.lcstabilizationcenter.com.
More from Lane County on the Stabilization Center:
What is the Lane County Stabilization Center?
What? A behavioral health facility offering 24/7 access to person-centered, trauma-informed services for anyone in Lane County experiencing a behavioral health related crisis
Who? All ages, regardless of insurance or citizenship status
How? Walk-in, referral from community organization, step-down from higher level of care, transported by mobile crisis response or via law enforcement as an alternative to incarceration
Where? On MLK Jr. Blvd in Eugene Oregon, central to over 90% of Lane County residents within a 30 minute drive
When? Anticipated to launch by the end of 2024
Why? Our community needs additional and appropriate resources, with timely access, to address an increasing number of behavioral health related needs