Deflection: What is it, and does it work?

About this episode

This episode discusses Lane County's behavioral health deflection program and its effectiveness.

Lane County, Oregon’s behavioral health services offers a deflection program with non-jail options. How does it work, and is it working? Hear about it in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode.

People in this episode

Host: City Club of Eugene

Topics covered

• behavioral health
• deflection program
• non-jail options
• Lane County
• Oregon

Keywords

• deflection
• behavioral health services
• non-jail options
• Lane County
• Oregon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lane County, Oregon

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