Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!

In this episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell to discuss:

• The recent $3 million funding cut to Bridgeway Community Health, Salem's largest addiction treatment provider.
• How the Oregon Health Authority's grant allocation process impacts local treatment services.
• Current legislative efforts to improve funding distribution based on population needs.
• And much more!

Timestamps:

00:30 - Introduction with Commissioner Bethell

03:22 - Background on the recent funding cuts to addiction treatment

16:58 - How funding decisions impact Bridgeway's new facility and services

28:24 - The impacts on Oregon's unsheltered population and those in crisis

34:57 - Marion County's innovative approach to community partnerships