Fora Health’s CEO Devarshi Bajpai got the opportunity, along with Multnomah County Behavioral Health Division Director Heather Mirasol County, to speak with the media about the addition of 250 recovery housing beds across Portland.
The county gave Fora Health 6.85 million in unanticipated SHS funds toward the purchase and construction of a new 20,000 sq. ft. supportive housing facility near Fora Health’s treatment center in Southeast Portland. The new facility, with 46 recovery beds, is set to open in 2026.
The Board of County Commissioners approved a series of behavioral health investments a year ago that have significantly strengthened the network of long-term support to improve the lives of people experiencing substance use and mental health crises. The investments have resulted in over 250 new recovery, stabilization and transitional housing beds that are currently serving people in need. Nearly half of the new beds — 126 of the 256 — are designated for culturally-specific recovery services.
Behavioral Health Division Director Heather Mirasol said, “We are improving access to behavioral health services with these investments and creating meaningful, life-changing experiences for residents across our region. We are incredibly grateful for the partnership with such exceptional community-based organizations providing these services.”
The County organized the investments and allocation strategies into six categories, including a 24/7 stabilization center, sobering and crisis services, stabilization and transitional housing, recovery-oriented permanent supportive housing, recovery-oriented transitional housing and recovery-oriented housing.
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