Jackson County, Oregon, USA

JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
10 S OAKDALE AVE
MEDFORD, OR 97501

September 26, 2023

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County Close-Up

Thank you for visiting the Jackson County Close-Up page. You will find a series of video stories that show what is happening around the County.

You will discover what the different departments do and what drives them to work so hard for the citizens of Jackson County. You will find better understanding of why they are so committed to a safe and healthy place to live.

You will meet the people that work for you and what is on their minds. You will find out how citizen involvement shapes the direction of the county and about rules of governance.

We will discuss hot topics, things you may not know, and we may even surprise you. Enjoy your time as you look "Close-Up" with your Jackson County Government.

Jackson County Strategic Planning Initiative...

Right now, one of the most pressing issues faced by agencies in the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee is the increasing epidemic of fentanyl
abuse.

The Health Impact of Meth Abuse and Stimulant Use Disorder

In the United States, psychostimulant overdose deaths have been on the rise for several years, and an increasing number of those deaths result from drugs laced with fentanyl.

Legislative Review - Jackson County Circuit Court

At the May meeting, Jennifer Friend gave an overview of how new Oregon laws will have major impacts on the Jackson County Circuit Court.

Legislative Review - Jackson County Sheriff

At the May meeting, Sheriff Sickler gave an overview of how new Oregon laws will have major impacts on the Sheriff’s Office.

Close-up May LPSCC: Legislative Review -...

County Close-up - May LPSCC Meeting

At the May Local Public Safety Coordinating Council meeting, Beth Heckert gave an overview of how new Oregon laws will soon have major impacts on various issues faced by the District Attorney’s Office.

Legislative Review - Jackson County Community...

County Close-up - May LPSCC Meeting

At the May Local Public Safety Coordinating Council meeting, parole officer Tira Hubbard gave an overview of how new Oregon laws will soon have major impacts on various issues faced by Jackson County Community Justice.

April LADPC - Jackson County Strategic...

County Close-up

The needs assessment phase of the Jackson County Strategic Planning Initiative has wrapped up and the findings have been released. Denise Acker gave us an overview at this month's meeting.

LADPC Meeting - Connections for Oregon SUD...

County Close-up

At the April meeting, Katie Lenahan gave an overview of the current inventory and gap analysis of available resources for people with substance use disorder.

LPSCC Meeting - Wellness & Resilience Training & Support...

Wellness and resiliency training is important for supporting first responders and public safety workers, and Kim Colegrove has worked on improving the available training options.

LPSCC Meeting - Upcoming Behavioral Health Housing Summit

The State of Oregon is preparing to award grant funding to various organizations to help address behavioral health housing needs, and an upcoming summit at the Jackson County EXPO will focus on...