Department of Social and Health Services - Mental Health
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 5,487.5 | 1,432,438 | 228,112 | 1,660,550 |
| 2025-27 Maintenance Level | 5,338.9 | 1,501,108 | 135,386 | 1,636,494 |
| Difference from 2025-27 Original | (148.6) | 68,670 | (92,726) | (24,056) |
| % Change from 2025-27 Original | (2.7%) | 4.8% | (40.6%) | (1.4%) |
2026 Policy Other Changes |
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| ADA Compliance | 0.0 | 1,285 | 0 | 1,285 |
| Administrative Reduction | 0.0 | (618) | 0 | (618) |
| DSH Reduction Delay | 0.0 | (70,100) | 70,100 | 0 |
| ESH Radio System Upgrades | 0.0 | 500 | 76 | 576 |
| Maple Lane Delay | 0.0 | (16,476) | 0 | (16,476) |
| New Hospital Accreditation | 0.0 | 348 | 0 | 348 |
| 2026 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | (85,061) | 70,176 | (14,885) |
2026 Policy Transfers Changes |
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| Reimagine DSHS | 1,783.1 | 215,073 | 189,960 | 405,033 |
| 2026 Policy Transfers Changes Total | 1,783.1 | 215,073 | 189,960 | 405,033 |
| Total Policy Changes | 1,783.1 | 130,012 | 260,136 | 390,148 |
| 2026 Policy Level | 7,122.0 | 1,631,120 | 395,522 | 2,026,642 |
| Difference from 2025-27 Original | 1,634.5 | 198,682 | 167,410 | 366,092 |
| % Change from 2025-27 Original | 29.8% | 13.9% | 73.4% | 22.0% |
Policy Changes
ADA Compliance
Funding is provided for resources to support deaf and hard of hearing patients and residents at state facilities to implement a settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice and to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (General Fund - State)
Administrative Reduction
Funding is reduced to reflect a reduction in administrative services. (General Fund - State)
DSH Reduction Delay
A reduction to the federal disproportionate share hospital program is assumed to be delayed until fiscal year 2028. (General Fund - Cash, General Fund - Local CRC Oregon, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, other funds)
ESH Radio System Upgrades
Funding is provided to updgrade the radio system on the Eastern State Hospital campus. (General Fund - Cash, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)
Maple Lane Delay
Funding is adjusted due to delays in the remodel to the Baker and Chelan units at Maple Lane. (General Fund - State)
New Hospital Accreditation
Funding is provided for consulting services to ensure the new forensic hospital under construction on the Western State Hospital Campus can be certified and accredited by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services upon completion. (General Fund - State)
Reimagine DSHS
Funds are transferred between programs to align appropriations with the new Department of Social and Health Services organizational structure. (General Fund - Cash, General Fund - Federal, General Fund - Local, other funds)