Multnomah County leaders announce SE Portland location for future sobering center

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After months of planning, Multnomah County leaders have decided on a location in Southeast Portland for a permanent sobering center.

Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards joined Heather Mirasol, the director of Multnomah County Health Department’s Behavior Health Division, to share plans for the upcoming Sobering and Crisis Stabilization Center on Thursday.

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