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October 6, 2022
Media contact: Timothy Heider, 971-599-0459,
timothy.heider@oha.oregon.gov
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has extended the deadline for filing grant proposals for the creation and operation of peer-run respite programs by three weeks, to Oct. 27. The Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP) seeks state-based organizations to operate peer-run respite programs for people who experience a mental health crisis or emotional distress that may lead to a higher level of care.
The program, established under House Bill 2980, will distribute $6 million in grants to operate up to four peer-run centers in four geographic regions: The Portland-Metro area, central or eastern Oregon, southern Oregon and the Oregon coast. At least one of the centers must offer culturally specific services.
Peer-run respites are voluntary, non-clinical, short-term residential programs operated in home-like settings for people experiencing emotional distress. The respites are staffed by people with lived experience and run independently of other behavioral health support providers.
The program is being operated through OHA’s Office of Recovery and Resilience. More about the grants and the program can be found here.
Eligibility is limited to peer-run organizations currently operating in Oregon. Information on how to apply for the programs, including the RFGP can be found here. The deadline for applications is Thursday, Oct. 27.
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