Lane County, OR

10/09/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2024 10:27

Mobile Crisis Services of Lane County hosts community informational session

Lane County Behavioral Health, a division of Lane County Health & Human Services, is pleased to announce the third in a series of four informational sessions on the Mobile Crisis Services of Lane County (MCS-LC) program. This in-person session will occur on Friday, October 11, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Coburg Fire Station, Coburg, OR. MCS-LC informational sessions, both in-person and virtual, are free and open to the public.

About MCS-LC

Launched on August 18, 2024, MCS-LC is a state-certified mobile behavioral health crisis service providing timely, community-based support to adult individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis across Lane County, from rural areas to metro regions. The program uses a trauma-informed approach to providing care, focusing on crisis de-escalation and stabilization, supporting safety and emotional well-being.

Informational Session Overview

The upcoming MCS-LC informational session will provide an overview of program services, staff qualifications, populations served, how to access services, and more. We will also describe how MCS-LC complements existing local and regional mental health initiatives - including youth services - and advances equity initiatives by expanding the continuum of behavioral health crisis care throughout Lane County.

How to Access MCS-LC Services:

MCS-LC is available 7 days a week, from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Services can be accessed by calling or texting 988 or contacting the Lane County Crisis Line at 541-682-1001.

For more information about MCS-LC, visit: Mobile Crisis Services of Lane County

Informational Session Details:

  • Date: Friday, October 11, 2024
  • Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: Coburg Fire Station -91232 N. Coburg Road, Coburg, OR - (Overflow parking is available at the Countryside Church: 32534 W. Van Duyn Street, Coburg)
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