MILWAUKIE, Ore. — Clackamas County has launched a new 24-hour mental health stabilization center in Milwaukie to support residents experiencing mental health crises. The facility, located on Southeast McBrod Avenue, officially opened Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, County Chair Craig Roberts, and other local leaders.
A Safe Space for Mental Health Emergencies
The new center is designed to assist individuals facing acute mental health challenges such as panic attacks, hallucinations, severe anxiety, depression, or schizophrenia. It aims to provide a safe, supportive environment where people can stabilize without needing hospitalization or law enforcement intervention.
County officials said the facility will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and staffed with trained mental health professionals who can offer immediate care, evaluation, and short-term treatment.
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Integrating Housing and Recovery Services
In addition to its crisis care programs, the center includes transitional housing options for individuals facing homelessness. This expansion allows Clackamas County to bridge its mental health and housing services, helping residents find stability and long-term recovery solutions.
Officials emphasized that mental health struggles and housing insecurity often overlap, and providing both resources in one place can improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Range of Conditions Treated
The facility will offer support for a wide range of conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addiction-related issues. Treatment will be personalized and focused on stabilization, recovery planning, and connection to ongoing community resources.
Understanding Mental Health Crises
According to Clackamas County, a mental health crisis occurs when someone’s behavior puts them or others at risk of harm or when they are unable to care for themselves. Symptoms can include extreme agitation, panic, disorientation, or auditory and visual hallucinations.
The stabilization center will provide immediate intervention to prevent these situations from escalating and to help individuals safely transition into appropriate care.
Commitment to Community Well-Being
Governor Kotek praised the initiative, saying it represents a major step toward expanding Oregon’s behavioral health infrastructure. County officials echoed her remarks, noting that the facility fulfills a long-standing goal of improving access to compassionate, local mental health care.
The center is expected to reduce pressure on emergency departments, jails, and first responders by giving people in crisis a dedicated place to seek help.
For more information about the services offered, residents can contact Clackamas County Behavioral Health or visit the county’s website for referral details and eligibility requirements.
