Oregon’s addiction services are facing significant funding cuts due to a decline in cannabis tax revenue. A crucial part of the voter-approved Measure 110, which aims to expand access to drug treatment services, relies heavily on this tax income. However, recent declines in marijuana sales have resulted in less funding for recovery service providers across the state.
Last week, the Oregon Health Authority’s Oversight and Accountability Council (OAC) made the decision to withdraw all Measure 110 grant funding and reassess the distribution of available funds. Kimberly Lippert, a spokesperson for the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), shared that the Central Budget Office has forecasted a reduction in the Drug Treatment and Recovery Fund from $427 million to $391 million.
To address the resulting $36 million shortfall, the OAC is re-evaluating grant awards and making adjustments. Lippert noted that every grant was reconsidered, leading to a uniform 5% funding cut for all grantees in each county. In Lane County, the OAC factored in equity and continuity while revising the grant amounts. Six organizations within the Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN), including Center for Family Development and White Bird Clinic, initially saw their Measure 110 grants increased before the cuts were applied.
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