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This bill, named the Oregon Mental Wellness and Community Stability Act of 2025, aims to enhance consumer engagement in behavioral health services through two primary initiatives. First, the Oregon Health Authority will develop and implement a consumer engagement program by contracting with a nonprofit, peer-run organization to conduct research on mental health service effectiveness, support the development of new residential treatment facilities, empower consumers to co-design treatment models, and provide technical assistance to help medical assistance recipients navigate the healthcare system. Second, the bill establishes a pilot program in eastern Oregon to develop an innovative residential treatment model for young adults (ages 18-25) experiencing early psychosis and substance use disorders, focusing on providing a structured, therapeutic living environment for 9-18 months using a holistic, trauma-informed approach. The bill requires coordinated care organizations to contribute $1 per member per month to support the consumer engagement program, mandates annual progress reporting, and sets a sunset date of January 2, 2036, for the pilot program. The legislation is driven by the recognition that increased consumer participation can help identify service gaps, improve healthcare quality, and lead to better behavioral health outcomes.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB62