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A West Linn Tidings report on the groundbreaking of Clackamas County’s new 35,000-square-foot homeless services center features Commissioner Ben West as a leading voice behind the county’s strategy to expand infrastructure that moves residents off the streets and into coordinated care. The $28 million facility, led by the Homeless Solutions Coalition of Clackamas County, will bring multiple agencies under one roof — from LoveOne and The Father’s Heart to the county’s Coordinated Housing Access call center, Clackamas Health Center, a pharmacy, Oregon City’s new Caring Court, and even a community coffee shop.
West’s comments in the piece highlight the county’s forward-leaning approach. “Clackamas County continues to pave the way with developing infrastructure for getting our residents off the street,” he said. “This is part of our continuing investment into our wide-reaching recovery-oriented system of care.” His remarks underscore that the center is far more than a building — it’s a cornerstone of a long-term strategy to create stability, expand treatment access, and streamline services for people in crisis.
Expected to open in late 2026, the facility will offer laundry, housing navigation, behavioral health services, and connections to a wide network of community resources. Leaders described the project as a major step toward a more efficient, unified system that meets people where they are while helping them recover and rebuild. With Clackamas County contributing $10 million in supportive housing funds — the largest single investment in the project — West’s leadership is positioned as central to turning a collaborative vision into reality.
This groundbreaking reinforces West’s ongoing commitment to practical, results-driven solutions that strengthen the county’s recovery infrastructure and ensure every resident has a safe place to turn.
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