Multnomah County Pretrial System Improvements
On June 1, 2023, Multnomah County began implementing changes to the pretrial system.
Labor Compliance Program
Multnomah County’s Labor Compliance Program (LCP) will use the guidelines set forth by the State of Oregon - Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI).
Lead poisoning in children is preventable; Multnomah County encourages families to take steps to reduce lead exposure
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week runs October 24-30, 2021
The Selection Process
Learn about the types of steps we may use to screen and evaluate job seekers’ qualifications for our open positions.
Board recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day as monthly abuse and neglect case reports top 1,100
Elder abuse affects millions of older adults each year. It takes many forms, including physical abuse, verbal abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, as well as self-neglect.
From the archives: Multnomah County to open new cooling center at Kellogg Middle School, outreach teams assist vulnerable neighbors
Sign up for a volunteer shift, review the list of cool spaces, and bookmark Help for when it’s Hot
Amid urgent need to protect highest-risk shelter guests, Joint Office opens motel as shelter for vulnerable people
Starting June 3, the Joint Office of Homeless Services began operating the Chestnut Tree Inn in east Portland as a shelter for women in the shelter system at the highest risk of serious COVID cases.
Behavioral Health Call Center Retention Schedule (MHAS5)
Mental Health & Addiction Services Call Center Retention Schedule (MHAS5)
Protect your pets from wildfire smoke
Tips to prepare for emergencies and protect your pets’ health during hazardous conditions
May 21, 2013 Special Election
May 2013 Election Information
Eating Fish from the River
Do you fish in the Willamette? Learn which fish and shellfish are safe and unsafe to eat.
Community Budget Advisory Committee Recommendations on FY2022 Budget
Read recommendations from this year's Community Budget Advisory Committees on Multnomah County's FY 2022 budget.
Performance Measurement
MultStat is the name of Multnomah County's 2008 performance management initiative which allowed policymakers to review operational data in time to make decisions that benefit the County.
Human Resources
Our people make all the difference in the services we provide to Multnomah County.
Pretrial Services Program
The Pretrial Services Program supervises defendants who are released from jail pending a court appearance and who require supervision in the community prior to resolution of their criminal case.
November 2, 2010 General Election - David Jorling
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E coli ruled out as cause of Blue Lake illness, norovirus suspected
Blue Lake Regional Park swimming area remains closed as the Multnomah County Health Department investigates reports of diarrhea and vomiting.
Deaths among people experiencing homelessness rises to 88 in 2015
At least 88 people experiencing homelessness died in Multnomah County in 2015, the Multnomah County Health Department reports today.
About DCHS
The DCHS vision is that every person, at every stage of life, will have equitable opportunities to thrive.
Juvenile Services Detention notified of positive COVID test for youth in detention
On Sept. 2, 2021, the Juvenile Services Division was notified that a youth in the juvenile detention facility tested positive for COVID-19.
Juvenile Services Division notified Sept. 8, of another employee who tested positive for COVID-19
The latest positive case brings the total number of cases at the Juvenile Services Division to nine in the past month — six employees and three youths.
Freezing windchills mean warming center will open through Saturday morning in Gresham
Multnomah County officials tonight will open an overnight warming center at the Multnomah County East Building in Gresham.
Answers to your questions about ash and other fire-related issues
Wildfires across the state and western region continue to cause smoky conditions that can pose a health risk to certain people.
PRESS ADVISORY: Commissioner Loretta Smith partners with Association of Oregon Counties to educate seniors on opioid use among older Oregonians
Commissioner Loretta Smith and Bill Hall, President of the Association of Oregon Counties, will join seniors on Saturday, Aug. 12 in Southeast Portland to discuss opioid abuse among older adults.
Heart Disease
The Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program is dedicated to reducing heart disease in the Black and African community of Multnomah County.