"As one of the leading mental health advocates in Congress, I have spent a lot of time talking with mental health professionals in Oregon about how we can expand access to care and put an end to the crisis we are seeing right now."
"They consistently give me the same answer: Hire more providers. We all know that there is a growing need for mental health and addiction services."
"It's evident everywhere you go. Yet three out of five counties in my district - Marion, Polk, and Yamhill - are designated 'mental health professional shortage areas.'"
"This means that there simply are not enough providers to meet demand, highlighting the urgent need for expansion in mental health infrastructure."
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