Elected officials and business leaders gathered in Redmond today to celebrate the groundbreaking of Jory Behavioral Health, a secure residential mental health treatment facility for adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The facility will help close critical gaps in mental health treatment in Oregon and help keep individuals who need help closer to home.
“People all across our state struggle with mental health challenges,” said Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang. “Oregon currently doesn’t have the capacity to provide treatment to everyone who needs it. However, the state is investing in solutions, and we are proud to join their efforts by allocating resources to help individuals in our community.”
This Redmond treatment facility represents a strategic public-private partnership with the State of Oregon, Deschutes County and Jory Behavioral Health. After a competitive bidding process, the County allocated $2 million to this project, with funding from the Oregon Health Authority.
“Recognizing the critical need for expanded mental health treatment options for Oregonians, we are pleased that a dedicated facility will finally be constructed to address these needs,” said Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair.
“Jory is a safe place for people to start their recovery and recognize their full potential,” said Jim Sechrist, President of Operations, PNW. “Our goal is to help people reintegrate into their communities by helping them develop important life skills, identifying medication needs and building therapeutic plans that support long-term mental health. We know people do better in their recovery when they can stay close to home and maintain a connection with their community. We are so grateful for Deschutes County’s partnership and the mental health treatment opportunities this will open up for people living in Central Oregon.”
Jory Behavioral Health’s 16-bed, secure facility will serve individuals suffering from severe or chronic mental illness. Patients will be referred to Jory for treatment from nearby hospitals or Oregon State Hospital. Most patients will spend six months to two years at Jory undergoing treatment before transitioning to a lower level of care.
Jory provides all patients with 24-hour supervision and around the clock access to nurses and mental health workers. Every patient will receive a customized treatment plan to support their long-term recovery goals and be supported by highly trained clinicians throughout their treatment. All patients will have access to medication management, individual, group and recreational therapy, as well as case management services to coordinate care.
Construction on the Jory facility is anticipated to take a little more than a year with the goal of serving community members beginning in late 2026. The facility is being built at 815 NW Canal Blvd in Redmond.