Oregon Opens Nine-Bed Treatment Facility in Turner
The Oregon Health Authority opened Sanctuary, a residential facility serving people with mental health needs, including forensic behavioral health.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Substance Abuse
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The Oregon Health Authority opened Sanctuary, a nine-bed residential treatment facility in Turner, on Nov. 5, 2026. The facility was funded through House Bill 2059 and operates in partnership with OHA and community partners.
Why it matters
The opening adds to a broader expansion of adult behavioral health capacity in Oregon, which now includes 350 new licensed residential beds and 488 new non-licensed beds. The effort reflects state investment in treatment options for residents with mental health needs.
Sanctuary received $239,677 in funding through House Bill 2059, which was part of a $65 million package to expand behavioral health capacity in Oregon. The state has added 350 licensed and 488 non-licensed adult residential beds, but no baseline comparison or outcome data for the new capacity was provided.
The players
Oregon Health Authority
The Oregon Health Authority is the state agency responsible for public health programs, including behavioral health services and funding for treatment capacity across Oregon.
Moses Malibet
Moses Malibet is the director of Sanctuary, the residential treatment facility that opened in Turner.
The details
Sanctuary is a nine-bed residential treatment facility located in Turner, Marion County, serving people with mental health needs including forensic behavioral health. The facility is operated in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority and community partners, and Sanctuary Director Moses Malibet issued a statement in a release announcing the opening.
Timeline
Nov. 5, 2026: Oregon Health Authority announces the opening of the Sanctuary facility in Turner.
Health Landscape
The Sanctuary opening is a direct implementation of funding authorized under House Bill 2059, part of a $65 million package to expand Oregon's behavioral health capacity. It fits within a broader state effort that has added 350 licensed and 488 non-licensed adult residential beds.
Oregon residents who need residential mental health treatment may gain access to additional bed capacity as facilities like Sanctuary open. Patients considering such programs should contact the operating agencies to confirm eligibility and admission procedures.
The takeaway
Expanded residential capacity can shorten the wait for mental health treatment, but access still depends on eligibility and admission criteria. Residents seeking care should confirm program details directly with the Oregon Health Authority or local providers.
Further reading
For related coverage, explore Substance Abuse reporting across Oregon.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Statesman Journal.
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