Ben West Highlights New Transitional Housing Model Designed to Restore Stability and Independence
Published on kptv.com
A KPTV report on Clackamas County’s newest transitional housing community — Clackamas Village — prominently features Commissioner Ben West as a key leader guiding the county’s approach to homelessness with accountability, compassion, and long-term outcomes in mind. The project, currently under construction, will provide 24 sleeping pods, a central community building, onsite services, and intensive wraparound support for residents beginning in May.
West makes clear in the article that Clackamas Village is not just a shelter, but a structured pathway to stability. “It’s more of a stabilization, kind of transitional housing with intensive wraparound treatment,” he explains. Residents will be able to stay for up to a year while they work toward recovery, rebuild critical life skills, and prepare for permanent housing. West emphasizes that a longer stay and deeper support will help residents truly stabilize — allowing the model to serve hundreds of people over time.
The article also notes that the new site is modeled after the successful Veterans Village next door, a project West points to as proof that a focused, well-supported program can move people off the streets for good. The facility will be operated by Sunstone Way, with partner organizations providing 24/7 staffing, recovery services, life-skills training, and community-building opportunities.
Service providers quoted in the story echo West’s vision, stressing that transitional housing works best when residents feel safe, supported, and connected. Clackamas Village embodies that principle — a place where people can heal, grow, and regain a sense of stability.
West’s leadership in advancing this model underscores his broader commitment to solutions that combine accountability with meaningful support, helping residents move from crisis to independence.
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