Tony Greiner, a concerned citizen from Portland, highlights the ongoing failure of Oregon’s mental health system to care for vulnerable individuals. He believes that this inaction is leading to more tragedies and pain in the community. Greiner feels that if the state had passed a reasonable civil commitment law and expanded its mental health services, Jesse Woods could have received the care he needed and his daughter would still have her father.
Greiner emphasizes that Oregon’s failure to address mental health issues may lead to further tragedies and trauma in the future. He calls on the state to take action and prioritize the well-being of its citizens by expanding mental health services and passing reasonable legislation. If this is done, Greiner believes that families like Woods’ will be spared from unnecessary pain and suffering.
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