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What is a designated crisis responder?

  • Columbia Gorge News
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Designated Crisis Responders, or DCRs, determine if an individual is a threat to themselves or others, and if the individual can be treated through outpatient services or if they require involuntary hospitalization.

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Mental health crisis care frustrates officials

  • By Jacob Bertram Columbia Gorge News

A Klickitat County 911 official said that services requested of a Comprehensive Healthcare Designated Crisis Responder were refused twice in April this year.

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Wood receives commendation

  • Columbia Gorge News

THE DALLES — Officer Kris Wood of The Dalles Police Department has received a letter of commendation based on the bravery and dedication to duty reflected in his actions taken the night of Thursday, April 15.

At approximately 10:45 p.m. that evening, emergency responders were dispatched to The Dalles Bridge on a report that a person had jumped from the bridge.

The Porch: Feb. 1
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The Porch: Feb. 1

WELL SAID: “I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.” — Helen Keller

Tower climber arrested Friday
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Tower climber arrested Friday

  • The Dalles Chronicle
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A man was spotted on top of  the water tower located in the old aluminum plant site at the west end of The Dalles at approximately 6:30 p.m. F…