DHS news release

Nov. 24, 2006

Contact: Jim Sellers (503) 945-5738
Program contact: C J Reid (503) 945-9813

Governor's Council to hear alcohol and drug testimony in Hillsboro

What: Public meeting of the Governor's Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs

When: Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m..

Where: Public Services Building, 155 N. First Ave., Hillsboro

Agenda: Council members will hear testimony from designated Washington County representatives at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. about local services and about "The Domino Effect," a state report on which a presentation will be made at 11 a.m. County representatives will address what is working, service gaps and make recommendations. "The Domino Effect," (PDF) available on the Oregon Department of Human Services Web site, reported a significant decrease in access to alcohol and other drug treatment and presented a business plan for rebuilding substance-abuse prevention, treatment and recovery.

A roster (PDF) of Governor's Council members is available on the DHS Governor's Council Web site.