What We Do
Mobile Integrated Health Services
Prior to the closure of CAHOOTS in April of 2025, the program responded to nearly 17,000 calls for service in the prior year. Dozens of community members spoke out during the biennial budget hearings asking for the City Council to reinstate alternative response as a line item in the general fund. The Budget Committee listened and passed a budget resolution asking the City Manager to find $2.2 million to fund a CAHOOTS-like service in Eugene. WVCC is well positioned to apply for an RFP and reestablish a 24/7 mobile integrated health service in Eugene.
Training and Education
Two of our founders are contracted subject matter experts (SME) with Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), a key partner in Oregon ECHO Network’s Deflection Engagement and Coordination Project. Their work includes developing specialized curricula for first responders—including law enforcement, medical personnel, mental health and substance use professionals, and crisis workers—to equip them with evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive de-escalation and crisis intervention skills.
Our priority is to further develop this training arm through creation of a Technical Assistance and Training manual that can support municipalities interested in implementing non-police mobile integrated crisis response models. Our training addresses operational logistics, funding models, staff wellness, and community engagement tailored to local contexts. We aim to develop training modules customized to each stakeholder such as public safety agencies, municipalities, and grassroots organizations.
We are working alongside University of Oregon Data Scientists Rori Rohlfs, Claire Herbert, and Jonathan Davis to publish critical data about the impact of crisis response work. We are committed to data transparency and accountability. Our research hub will collect, analyze, and publish data on alternative response outcomes, including racial disparities, cost savings, and community well-being, to inform policy and practice statewide and beyond.
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Cahoots Town Hall. April 10, 2025. Hosted by Rori Rohlfs Lab.
Resource Guides
Eugene Weekly Resource Guide
A comprehensive list of low- or no-cost services and organizations across Eugene and Lane County offering legal aid, health care, housing support, cultural programs, and advocacy for marginalized communities.
White Bird Clinic 'Little Help Book'
A searchable directory of human services in Oregon, offering detailed information on essential resources like shelter, food, health care, legal aid, education, and cultural support for people in need.
A volunteer-curated booklet listing free food, shelter, healthcare, and other essential services across Lane County.