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Oregonians may see a day when 9-1-1 is not the emergency number to call for a behavioral health crisis or need.
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would provide a statewide phone line for people to call when they need help with behavioral health needs — whether it’s an immediate crisis or a simmering problem. The phone number would be 9-8-8. Instead of police arriving, a crisis response team would show up to talk to the person and assess the situation…
