Background
In response to
the Secretary of State's 2020 audit, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) developed the Child and Family Behavioral Health Policy Vision and the
Roadmap 2020-2024 to improve Oregon's behavioral health system for children, youth and families. OHA is working with families to develop the next strategic plan.
This graphic (also in Spanish) illustrates the full continuum of care as needed for a fully functional system for Oregon.
- Several areas need development and are goals for future improvement.
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The Continnuum of Care page shows each area with links to further explore.
OHA welcomes your feedback about this work!
Please email us with your questions or comments.
Over three years of consultation, OHA received input on this document from youth and families, providers, the Children's System Advisory Council, partners and interested communities. OHA heard loud and clear messages from families and young people:
- Ensure access to a broad, flexible array of community-based services and support for children, and their families and caregivers, to address their emotional, social, educational and physical needs.
- The right services need to be individualized according to the unique needs of each child and family and be available when needed, for the duration needed.
- Ensure the network of providers is responsive to children, youth and families in a way that is trauma informed and culturally responsive.
The Family Member Work Group provides OHA and the Children's System Advisory Council a parent and family perspective about OHA programs and policies. Workgroup members include the Children's System Advisory Council's appointed family representatives and family members representing specific populations or regions of the state. Their perspective helps guide work to improve the child and family behavioral health system.
To find out more about involvement with this group, email Hilary Harrison.
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