Episode 36

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25th Apr 2025

Commissioner Bethell on Addiction Treatment Funding Cuts

Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!

In this episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell to discuss:

  • The recent $3 million funding cut to Bridgeway Community Health, Salem's largest addiction treatment provider.
  • How the Oregon Health Authority's grant allocation process impacts local treatment services.
  • Current legislative efforts to improve funding distribution based on population needs.
  • And much more!

Timestamps:

00:30 - Introduction with Commissioner Bethell

03:22 - Background on the recent funding cuts to addiction treatment

16:58 - How funding decisions impact Bridgeway's new facility and services

28:24 - The impacts on Oregon's unsheltered population and those in crisis

34:57 - Marion County's innovative approach to community partnerships

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