Highlights from 2024

It was a very busy year! Construction at both sites began in earnest, and we teamed up with our partners to continue developing the services that will be provided at the CATT. Here are some of the highlights from the year:

• We held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction at our Beaverton site, with about 75 in attendance, including many elected officials.
• Demolition occurred on both buildings, preparing them to undergo significant transformation into CATT service sites.
• Construction began on both buildings, with walls formed, mechanical systems installed, and sidewalks poured.
• We hired an art curator to select art for both buildings. Read more about our process below!
• Project Homeless Connect joined the team as the homeless services liaison.
• Mental Health and Addictions Association of Oregon (MHAAO) joined the team as the peer recovery services provider.
• Bridge Connections Strategic Consulting helped us convene community partners to explore integrating health services at the CATT.
• Our Service Provider Work Group kicked off in March. This group is made up off all the organizations that collectively form the CATT. The goal of this group is to ensure services are coordinated with no wrong door for entry.
• The Public Safety Work Group brought together representatives from Hillsboro Police Department, Beaverton Police Department, Forest Grove Police Department and Washington County Sheriff’s Office to help develop strategies to connect people to treatment.
• We met our funding goals when we received a $2.5 million grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration.

Call to Artists: Success!

In September, in partnership with art curator Studio Art Direct, we issued a call to artists to identify art to decorate our new center. We specifically requested art submissions by Pacific Northwest artists who self-identified as being in recovery and/or reflect the diversity of our local community.

The response was great, with over 150 pieces of art submitted for consideration. Many of the artists in recovery submitted personal statements about the healing power of art. After careful consideration, we selected several original pieces for our two buildings. We will also purchase a few replicated pieces and provide space in the building for local artists working with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to display their works. 

Meet the General Contractor 

The CATT would not be coming together without the hard work of our general contractor, R&H Construction. Senior Project Manager Micah Stout offered to answer a few questions about the company and their role in this project.

Can you tell us a little bit about R&H? How long has it been around and how big is it?

R&H Construction is an Oregon-based commercial general contractor headquartered in Portland. Founded in 1979, R&H has grown to a team of over 150 employees in Portland and Bend. We work in Oregon and southwest Washington to construct office, medical, multifamily, hospitality, senior living and retail buildings. R&H has been one of the Portland Business Journal’s Most Admired Companies for 17 years and named one of Oregon Business Magazine’s Top 100 Companies to Work For 16 years in a row.

Why did R&H want to be the GC for this project?

As a company based in the greater Portland Metro area, we’ve seen the need for treatment and recovery services firsthand and wanted to be a part of the solution for our community. We have the experience in office and medical facilities that allows us to be a strong partner and deliver on the County’s goals. We know we can we use our skills as builders to make a difference for our community.

We also admire Washington County’s focus on developing local minority- and women-owned businesses, which gave us a chance to highlight and grow our partnership with Advanced Tribal. This project is providing a great opportunity for their company to learn general contracting practices, expand their portfolio and grow their business.

How many people are working to build the CATT?

R&H has 35 people working on this project, with CATT being the primary focus of work for around 25 of those individuals. To build the two buildings, we have partnered with over 45 different companies for everything from pouring foundations to building cabinets for the breakrooms. Literally hundreds of workers have spent time on this project!

Anything else we should know? Something cool and unique?

Our team is focused on giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. R&H’s community service initiative donates talent, time and financial resources to support our three pillars of giving: disadvantaged youth, food security and the environment. In the last two years, we have completed service work with REACH, Neighborhood House, Oregon Food Bank, My Father’s House, Rebuilding Together, New Avenues for Youth and more.

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