One Washington County Oregon
"One Washington County Oregon" is a podcast featuring employees, subject matter experts, and special guests from one of Oregon's most diverse counties, discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Washington County. Coined after the County’s unifying vision, “One Washington County,” the podcast aims to share stories that showcase how multiple departments, teams, and individuals across the organization work together to serve and enrich the Washington County community.
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Crisis Meets Compassion: Inside Washington County’s Mental Health Response Team
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When a mental health crisis happens, every second matters. Washington County’s Mental Health Response Team pairs a deputy with a clinician to bring safety, care and compassion to those in crisis. In this episode, we explore how this partnership helps de-escalate emergencies and link people to the support they need. With an average of 3,500 calls a year, MHRT is changing the way our community responds to mental health needs.
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