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Reforms Proposed to Enhance Homelessness and Addiction Services

11/26/2025

Summary

Story summary

Multnomah County Commissioner Shannon Singleton proposed reforms to the deflection program to better align with homelessness and addiction services.
Singleton's plan aims to offer treatment instead of prosecution and provides access to clean and sober shelters with on-site assessments.
In its first year, 520 individuals were referred.
A total of 113 completed deflection.
Singleton expects improved services and outcomes as the county adjusts deflection programs to recent legislative changes.

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Story summary

Multnomah County Commissioner Shannon Singleton proposed reforms to the deflection program to better align with homelessness and addiction services.
Singleton's plan aims to offer treatment instead of prosecution and provides access to clean and sober shelters with on-site assessments.
In its first year, 520 individuals were referred.
A total of 113 completed deflection.
Singleton expects improved services and outcomes as the county adjusts deflection programs to recent legislative changes.