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Board Approves OHA Grant Agreement for GAP Services from Options for Southern Oregon

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The Josephine County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday approved a grant agreement with Options for Southern Oregon for the management of mental health services. The Board voted 2-0 to approve a renewal of the grant that is administered by the Oregon Health Authority. Commissioner Dan DeYoung was absent. Options Executive Director Carla McCafferty testified that the 18-month contract renewal runs until June 30, 2025, unless the agreement is terminated or amended. She said the funding is for GAP services for uninsured or underinsured residents. As part of the Consent Calendar, the Commissioners appointed Kimberly Glover to a four-year term on the Josephine Housing & Community Development Council, Dustin Abbott to a four-year term on the Bikeways & Walkways Committee and Dave Mathews to a four-year term on the Illinois Valley Airport Advisory Board. They also reappointed Gary Buck to a four-year term on the IV Airport Advisory Board. In other business, the Board approved plat maps for Oregon Trail Estates and Phase 1 of the Silverbrook development. The maps are available for public viewing in the Board of Commissioners Office at the Josephine County Courthouse. ...Read more

Eagle Point Police Department Participating in 2024 "First Responder Wellness Week"

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The Eagle Point Police Department has joined thousands of public safety agencies around the United States this week to recognize the sacrifices made by law enforcement, firefighters, dispatchers and EMS providers. On March 12th, the Eagle Point City Council adopted a resolution to recognize March 25th-29th as "First Responder Wellness Week." First responders risk their lives every day as part of their duties. The nature of the work increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and decreases life expectancy to a level much lower than the national average. First responders -- on average -- are exposed to 188 critical incidents through the course of their careers, increasing risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder more than 25 times higher than the average individual. All week, members of EPD have been given tips and training opportunities to learn more about how to increase resiliency and ways to foster a healthier lifestyle. EPD Chief Jim Hamilton said combating stress and ensuring more wellness training will help keep his officers safe and ensure they experience long and productive careers. ...Read more

"Food and Friends" Program of Jackson and Josephine Counties Seeks Local Volunteers

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Food and Friends needs help from local volunteers for its important program. The Meals on Wheels program for Jackson and Josephine counties provides hot, nutritious meals and a friendly visit to hundreds of homebound seniors. The program is administered by the Rogue Valley Council of Governments. Meals are served Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and noon. Home delivery drivers and site volunteers are urgently needed in Grants Pass, Cave Junction and Merlin. Mileage reimbursement is offered. For more information, call Nicole at (541)-955-8839. ...Read more

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