Multnomah County Homeless Count Reveals Nearly 3 in 4 Unhoused Report Disabilities
A new point-in-time count of homeless people in Multnomah County, released Monday, shows the growing problem of homelessness through the comforting lens of numbers. Two big talking points are: a 9.9 percent increase in the total 4,177 homeless people and an 11.6 percent decrease in the 1,668 of those who are “unsheltered,” living on the street.
mental health ASSOCIATION of oregon
Mental Health Association of Oregon has been in existence in various capacities since the 1970s. MHAO is currently a 501(c)(3) organization, with more than 35 years of experience as a consumer-run advocacy, education and networking organization.
our mission
MHAO is an inclusive grassroots organization of persons dedicated to empowering consumer/peer voice and recovery through services, education, and policies that foster wellness and full participation in the community.
Disability Rights Oregon (DRO) is Oregon’s designated Protection & Advocacy (P&A) System. DRO works to uphold the legal rights of people with disabilities. DRO promotes Opportunity, Access and Choice for individuals with disabilities. We assist with legal problems directly related to disabilities.
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