Governor Kotek has reached across the aisle to increase access to mental health and addiction care and fought to make sure everyone can get the healthcare they need.
- Governor Kotek worked with Republicans and Democrats to stop public drug use and increase the availability of mental health and addiction treatment so people can get the help they need.
- Governor Kotek delivered a $25 million privately funded partnership to expand mental health and addiction care for kids across Oregon, including in Multnomah, Douglas, Lane, and Morrow Counties.
Capital Chronicle: “Gov. Kotek announces $25 million partnership with coordinated care organizations”
- Governor Kotek worked with both parties to enhance mental health care and addiction treatment in Oregon by expanding treatment capacity, giving healthcare providers more tools to intervene when someone is in a mental health crisis, bolstering our mental health workforce, and expanding youth substance abuse prevention programs.
KPTV: “Kotek signs bills to improve, expand mental health, addiction care”