The Lane County Stabilization Center project team is hosting a series of listening sessions over the next two months designed to hear from you, the community. The team hopes to collect feedback that represents what community members see as priorities and considerations in order to help shape the project as it moves forward.
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 will be held in person in Eugene; location to be disclosed upon registration. For those unable to attend in person, please consider attending the virtual “Round Up” Listening Session on March 23.
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. The 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: https://www.lcstabilizationcenter.com
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.
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