Suit Challenges New Oregon Behavioral Health Siting Law
Neighboring landowners have filed a lawsuit to block the construction of a $35 million Lane County mental health crisis center and a 96-bed behavioral health hospital, known as Timber Springs, launched by PeaceHealth.
The suit challenges the constitutionality of recent Oregon legislation that aims to fast-track the siting of behavioral health facilities and change civil commitment criteria in the state.
Expanded behavioral health care is greatly needed in Oregon, and in particular Lane County.
Autor: The Lund Report
Author summary: Landowners sue to block mental health facilities.
- Lane County mental health crisis center: $35 million
- PeaceHealth behavioral health hospital: 96 beds
- Legislation aims to fast-track siting of behavioral health facilities