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System Of Care Advisory Council Hosts A Hybrid Meeting Oct. 21 - 10/16/25

Oct. 16, 2025

Media contact: Kim Lippert, 971-323-3831,Kimberly.L.Lippert@oha.oregon.gov

Program contact: Anna Williams, 971-720-9654, anna.k.williams@dhsoha.state.or.us

System of Care Advisory Council hosts a hybrid meeting Oct. 21

What: A regular public meeting of the System of Care Advisory Council

When: Tue., Oct. 21, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Where:

  • By webinar at ZoomGov
    • Meeting ID: 160 988 8607, Passcode: 797793
    • Dial by your location +1 669 254 5252, US (San Jose)
  • In-Person Location:
    • Portland State Office Building (PSOB) Room 1D 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232

Agenda: The Oct. 21, System of Care Advisory Council (SOCAC) meeting will include a Local SOC Spotlight presentation from the Columbia Gorge System of Care. The Council will focus on reviewing the SOCAC Strategic Plan, with time dedicated to reflecting on each goal area and discussing progress toward meeting the Council’s legislative mandate to create a statewide plan for the children’s behavioral health system.

Following the main review, Council members and participants will take part in small group discussions to review the draft Implementation Plan, identify priorities, and provide feedback to strengthen statewide coordination and accountability.  Public comment will be heard at approximately 2:30 p.m.

The full agenda can be found here.

Background: Senate Bill 1 (2019) established a Governor-appointed System of Care Advisory Council to improve the efficacy and effectiveness of the state and local continuum of care that provides services to youth and young adults.

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Everyone has a right to know about and use Oregon Health Authority (OHA) programs and services. OHA provides free help. Some examples of the free help OHA can provide are:

  • Sign language and spoken language interpreters.
  • Written materials in other languages.
  • Braille.
  • Large print.
  • Audio and other formats.

If you need help or have questions, please contact Anna Williams, 971-720-9654, anna.k.williams@dhsoha.state.or.us, at least 48 hours before the meeting.

System Of Care Advisory Council Hosts A Hybrid Meeting Oct. 21 - 10/16/25

Oct. 16, 2025

Media contact: Kim Lippert, 971-323-3831,Kimberly.L.Lippert@oha.oregon.gov

Program contact: Anna Williams, 971-720-9654, anna.k.williams@dhsoha.state.or.us

System of Care Advisory Council hosts a hybrid meeting Oct. 21

What: A regular public meeting of the System of Care Advisory Council

When: Tue., Oct. 21, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Where:

  • By webinar at ZoomGov
    • Meeting ID: 160 988 8607, Passcode: 797793
    • Dial by your location +1 669 254 5252, US (San Jose)
  • In-Person Location:
    • Portland State Office Building (PSOB) Room 1D 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232

Agenda: The Oct. 21, System of Care Advisory Council (SOCAC) meeting will include a Local SOC Spotlight presentation from the Columbia Gorge System of Care. The Council will focus on reviewing the SOCAC Strategic Plan, with time dedicated to reflecting on each goal area and discussing progress toward meeting the Council’s legislative mandate to create a statewide plan for the children’s behavioral health system.

Following the main review, Council members and participants will take part in small group discussions to review the draft Implementation Plan, identify priorities, and provide feedback to strengthen statewide coordination and accountability.  Public comment will be heard at approximately 2:30 p.m.

The full agenda can be found here.

Background: Senate Bill 1 (2019) established a Governor-appointed System of Care Advisory Council to improve the efficacy and effectiveness of the state and local continuum of care that provides services to youth and young adults.

# # #

Everyone has a right to know about and use Oregon Health Authority (OHA) programs and services. OHA provides free help. Some examples of the free help OHA can provide are:

  • Sign language and spoken language interpreters.
  • Written materials in other languages.
  • Braille.
  • Large print.
  • Audio and other formats.

If you need help or have questions, please contact Anna Williams, 971-720-9654, anna.k.williams@dhsoha.state.or.us, at least 48 hours before the meeting.