Respite sites open in Lane

SPRINGFIELD — As part of its COVID-19 response, Lane County has identified a temporary respite site in Springfield where unhoused individuals can receive services, including a safe place to sleep, meals, showers and medical screenings.

The site in Springfield is the Memorial Building owned by Willamalane Park and Recreation District.

 Lane County has contracted with St. Vincent de Paul to operate the shelter aspect, and is working to establish Occupy Medical as the medical screening…