Multnomah County’s Coordinated Care Pathway Center will open as planned at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14.
Today, Multnomah County Circuit Judge David F. Rees rejected an attempt to stop the planned opening. The judge concluded that the preschool suing the County had failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success on the merits of their claims. The result is that the Pathway Center operations can continue as planned.
The Pathway Center, at 980 S.E. Pine St., will fill a critical need for law enforcement with a drop-off program where people will be screened, connected with trained peers, and guided toward services and treatment options. The facility allows law enforcement to connect individuals carrying small amounts of illegal substances with treatment, in alignment with House Bill 4002.
Contracted provider Tuerk House will operate the Center from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. These hours reflect peak demand times for deflection services based on the first month since the law change. Security officers will remain on site 24/7 and patrol the perimeter of the facility.