The Behavioral Health Committee, A Committee Of The Oregon Health Policy Board, To Hold A Public Meeting Oct. 20, Via Zoom Meeting - 10/06/25
Oct. 6, 2025
Contact: Kim Lippert, kimberly.l.lippert@oha.oregon.gov (media inquiries)
The Behavioral Health Committee, a committee of the Oregon Health Policy Board, to hold a public meeting Oct. 20, via Zoom meeting
What: A public meeting of the Oregon Health Policy Board’s Behavioral Health Committee
When: Monday, October 20, 10:05 to 11:55 a.m.
Where: The public can join remotely via Zoom
Meeting ID: 160 527 5690
Passcode: 532404
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+1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose)
+1 646 828 7666 US (New York)
Live Captioning will be provided.
The meeting will include time for public comment. Comments may also be sent ahead of time to BHC@odhsoha.oregon.gov
Purpose: In 2021, the Oregon State Legislature passed House Bill 2086, which established the Behavioral Health Committee of the Oregon Health Policy Board. The committee will assist in establishing quality metrics for behavioral health services provided by coordinated care organizations, health care providers, counties, and other government entities; and establish incentives to improve the quality of behavioral health services. As directed by House Bill 2086, the quality metrics and incentives shall be designed to:
- Improve the integration of physical and behavioral health care,
- Improve timely access to behavioral health care,
- Ensure individuals are supported in the least restrictive environment that meets their behavioral health needs,
- Reduce hospitalizations, and
- Reduce overdoses.
The Behavioral Health Committee will prioritize and lead work of the committee to advance health equity in Oregon’s behavioral health system. It will center those with lived experience, community members impacted by health inequities and disparities, and members of the community with behavioral health care needs.
Read more about the Behavioral Health Committee.
Everyone is welcome to the Behavioral Health Committee meetings. For questions about accessibility, alternate languages, or to request an accommodation, please contact Ali Najera at 971-388-2046, 711 TTY, Ali.Najera@oha.oregon.gov, at least two business days before the meeting.
Available formats include:
- Sign language and spoken language interpreters
- Written materials in other languages
- Braille
- Large print
- Audio and other formats
For more information and meeting materials please visit the Behavioral Health Committee website.
Questions? Email questions to: BHC@odhsoha.oregon.gov