What we do
Our Approach
LEAD builds a better response to chronic crime and disorder by developing a non-punitive pathway to long-term, community-based care for people whose unlawful or problematic conduct stems from mental illness, substance use, or chronic poverty.
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Independent evaluations show that LEAD reduces re-arrest, increases rates of permanent housing, and improves outcomes for participants and communities.
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Community Referrals & Law Enforcement Diversions
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Participants Enrolled in Case Management
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Referrals for Service
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- Patrol Officer, Police Department
Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Enforcement
Hood River County Sheriff's Office
Hood River Police Department
Mid-Columbia Center for Living
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council
Oregon State Police
The Dalles Police Department
Wasco County Sheriff's Office
Partners
As a collective impact initiative, LEAD’s system of shared governance relies on the active input, expertise, and perspectives of a wide array of community representatives, organizations, and agencies. Together, we are building new pathways to health, safety, and equity in our community.
Learn MorePress & Resources

Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Hood River & Wasco Moving public safety “upstream”
May 27, 2026
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https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=26654967110798236
New law enforcement program shows early impact
February 4, 2026
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https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/news/new-law-enforcement-program-shows-early-impact/article_0a5b201c-e6bf-4544-83d2-459f2f4f8bf6.html
CCCNews Podcast: Local officials discuss new effort to reduce repeat low-level crime offenses
January 14, 2026
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https://columbiacommunityconnection.com/the-dalles/cccnews-podcast-local-officials-discuss-lead-program-aimed-at-reducing-repeat-low-level-offenses
LEAD Program begins in Hood River County LEAD Program 2025
March 1, 2025
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https://www.hoodrivercounty.gov/lead-program-spring-2025
Wasco And Hood River Counties To Pool Resources For Drug Deflection Program
February 13, 2025
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https://web.archive.org/web/20250214131732/https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/news/wasco-and-hood-river-counties-to-pool-resources-for-drug-deflection-program/article_f3f09ad6-e875-11ef-a148-2b733208bceb.html




