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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · 1d

📣 Help spread the word! 📣

PSR was built with community, for our community.

Now you have a chance to help grow PSR so they can provide a compassionate first response citywide, 24/7 by becoming a volunteer for the PSR Community Committee!

Learn more and apply to volunteer at bit.ly/growpsr

Graphic includes a photo of 2 people volunteering next to a sign that says "We need Portland Street Response" Text on graphic reads: " Help PSR Grow! Join the Portland Street Response Community Advisory Committee. Learn More & Apply: bit.ly/growpsr Please share with your friends and networks!

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Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 6d

The brand-new Portland Street Response Committee, which was created by the resolution I co-sponsored, is accepting applications for 14 members who will advise the City Council on the development and growth of Portland Street Response. Apply today! Applications are due Monday, Oct. 27.

Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position - Portland Street Response Committee

APPLY HERE: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01988189184173e2a4f533359898a72dThe Portland Street Response Committee (“PSRC” or “Committee”) is a volunteer body that will advise City Council as it sup...

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/5060003/volunteer-non-paid-position-portland-street-…"

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 11d

The non-police line for responding to people in a mental health crisis is adding a new phone number and expanding hours.

New phone line aims to streamline Portland Street Response

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland Street Response, the non-police line for responding to people in a mental health crisis, is adding a new phone number and expanded hours, among other changes. Begin…

www.koin.com

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thanks for inviting us to the recent D1 People’s Picnic @counciloravalos.bsky.social — and to @mayorkwilson.bsky.social, @councilorepg.bsky.social, @councilorgreen.bsky.social, @councilortkl.bsky.social, @councilordunphy.bsky.social for stopping by our booth!

East Portland wants more PSR!

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Sep 3

Look at all these Portland Street Response Champions sporting their Friends of PSR buttons 🩵💚🩵

A collage of Portland elected officials dressed in summer clothes and wearing buttons that say “I Love PSR” From left to right: Councilor Avalos, Mayor Wilson, Council President Pirtle-Guiney, Councilor Green, Councilor Koyama Lane, Councilor Dunphy

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Aug 24

Did we mention we have buttons?

See you at the East Portland People’s Picnic!

A whole bunch of buttons that say “I ❤️ PSR”

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Aug 24

Excited to be in East Portland today at the @counciloravalos.bsky.social D1 People’s picnic!

Come by and say hello, and learn how you can get involved in our efforts to expand Portland Street Response!

Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · Aug 5

When I was elected, I promised East Portland that I would bring their perspectives to everything I did in City Hall. On August 24, I’m bringing some of City Hall in a fun festival that the whole family can enjoy!

Pink graphic with photo of Councilor Avalos at Parklane Park. Text reads: D1 People's Picnic at Parklane Park, SE 155th Avenue and Main Street, Portland OR 97233, Sunday, Aug 24, from 11am to 2pm. Find more details at Portland.gov/Avalos under the Events page.

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Aug 17

PSR's highly skilled first responders – experts is utilizing de-escalation tactics to resolve behavioral health crises – are finally getting the support they deserve from City Hall, which recently proclaimed PSR Appreciation Week.

Let us know in the comments: Why do you appreciate PSR?

The City of Portland has made a proclamation for "Portland Street Response Appreciation Week." Tell us in the comments: Why do you appreciate Portland Street Response? friendsofpsr.com

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Aug 12

In case you need a refresher, here is more information on the resolution City Council recently passed in a 10-2 vote, as reported by KGW.

With city council support, could Portland Street Response finally staff up to 24/7 service?

The council's resolution pledged to make Portland Street Response an equal part of the city's public safety system, alongside police and fire.

www.kgw.com

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Aug 12

This Tuesday, August 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m, the City of Portland is hosting a virtual Community Town Hall on Portland Street Response.

We encourage supporters to emphasize the need to grow to 24/7 coverage under the policy guidance recently provided by the City Council.

Sign up ⬇️

Portland Street Response Community Town Hall

Come join us for a community discussion about Portland Street Response

www.eventbrite.com

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Terry J. Harris @trryjhrrs.bsky.social · Aug 2

Marc, as always, with some key insights in his 🧵-> The collective bargaining agreement for the police union has a chokehold on public safety policy in the city.

Marc Poris @marcporis.bsky.social · Aug 2

When people say that Portland Street Response can or can't do certain things without saying why they can't do them, you can probably find the reasons in the 2 page Letter of Agreement for Portland Street Response on pages 91-92 here in the current PPA Contract.

www.portland.gov/bhr/employee...

www.portland.gov

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Candace Avalos @candaceavalos.bsky.social · Jul 30

Let’s be clear: it’s the police pushing this false choice between Portland Street Response and law enforcement. No one else is doing that. We've been incredibly clear about the need for a stronger public safety continuum. PSR is saving lives. Why does the PPA keep trying to discredit them?

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Portland police union criticizes city leaders for ‘false binary’ between police and Portland Street Response

The Portland Police Association criticized city leaders and staff on Tuesday, accusing them of trying to pit police and behavioral health first responders against each other in the wake of a man’s rec...

www.opb.org

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Jul 30

When City leadership is finally catching up to public demand for an expanded Portland Street Response — it’s unfortunate the Portland Police Association is attacking some of PSR’s biggest champions on Council.

Every 911 call does not require a police response, and PSR is part of the solution.

Portland police union criticizes city leaders for ‘false binary’ between police and Portland Street Response

The Portland Police Association criticized city leaders and staff on Tuesday, accusing them of trying to pit police and behavioral health first responders against each other in the wake of a man’s rec...

www.opb.org

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Jul 18

The latest controversy on Councilor Dan Ryan — the only current elected official who has voted against the expansion of Portland Street Response multiple times.

We believe District 2 wants to invest more in PSR and less on controversial right wing podcasters.

Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · Jul 17

Councilor Dan Ryan's office had controversial local podcaster Andy Chandler on staff for 3 days before realizing Chandler's personal views were "not in alignment" with that of Ryan and his team. Chandler frequently platforms anti-trans guests and lambasts DEI as racial discrimination.

Portland City Councilor Hires, Then Immediately Fires Controversial Local Podcaster

Local podcast host and video producer Andy Chandler was hired as a part-time videographer by City Councilor Dan Ryan, then fired soon afterward when Ryan’s office discovered Chandler’s public politica...

www.portlandmercury.com

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · Jun 27

Today, I joined a Portland Street Response ride-along in District 1 to see firsthand the vital work this team does every day—responding to mental health crises, supporting unhoused neighbors, and offering compassionate care where it’s needed most.

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Jun 27

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Candace Avalos @candaceavalos.bsky.social · Jun 27

I'm excited to do my first Portland Street Response ride along today! 😍⛑️

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Seth Caddy: spooky 👻 ginger 🎃 @gingercaddy.bsky.social · Jun 27

This is phenomenal! 🎉 Portland street response is being made into a co-equal branch of public safety, fully funded and 24/7 city wide response, a community advisory committee, and expansion of covered services.

This is critical in reducing the load on fire, ambulance, and police services.

Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Jun 26

"The Portland City Council approved a resolution Wednesday to strengthen the Portland Street Response (PSR) program. The resolution will support and provide policy guidance to establish PSR as a co-equal branch of the city's modern public safety system."

Council backs plan to elevate Portland Street Response in public safety overhaul

The Portland City Council voted Wednesday afternoon on a resolution aimed at bolstering the Portland Street Response (PSR) program.

katu.com

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Jun 26

"The Portland City Council approved a resolution Wednesday to strengthen the Portland Street Response (PSR) program. The resolution will support and provide policy guidance to establish PSR as a co-equal branch of the city's modern public safety system."

Council backs plan to elevate Portland Street Response in public safety overhaul

The Portland City Council voted Wednesday afternoon on a resolution aimed at bolstering the Portland Street Response (PSR) program.

katu.com

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Jun 26

The adopted PSR Resolution:

💚 Establishes PSR as a Co-Equal Branch
⌚ Commits to Expanding PSR 24/7
🔍 Establishes Community Committee
💙 Re-establishes Access to Supplies
📞 Expands Exploration of Call Types
❌ Ensures PSR is Not Used in Enforcement Activities
📈 Re-establishes Independent Evaluation

PSR Resolution Passes! 🥳

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · Jun 26

The resolution to affirm and expand Portland Street Response as a co-equal branch of our first responder system has passed! 🎊 Proud to co-sponsor this with Councilors Kanal and Morillo. #PortlandStreetResponse

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Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · Jun 26

PSR couldn't be up on the dais with us, but their colors could be.

Thank you to colleagues for a good discussion on the Portland Street Response resolution, and for passing it - TEN TO TWO!

Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Jun 26

Shout out to @councilorkanal.bsky.social who is not only doing an excellent job explaining what this resolution does and does not, he’s doing it wearing a PSR blue and green suit.

Councilor Sameer Kanal at the dias wearing a PSR blue and green suit

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Jun 26

Huge shout out to @councilorkanal.bsky.social, @councilormorillo.bsky.social, @counciloravalos.bsky.social and their staff for demonstrating incredible leadership, working deeply with a diversity of stakeholders to get this done. Full recap to come!

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Jun 26

Councilors Dan Ryan and Olivia Clark voted no.

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Jun 26

Despite heavy criticism of the resolution that we did not agree with, we have to give @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social credit for voting yes. He was also willing to meet with us before the vote. Where we disagree we will push back, but we are happy to have his support for this resolution.

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · Jun 26

Incredible news! The resolution in support of Portland Street Response passes with robust support in a 10-2 vote! With a recently increased budget, support from @mayorkwilson.bsky.social and the vast majority of the Portland City Council — the future of Portland Street Response is looking bright!

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