Background
Senate Bill 1 (2019) established the Governor's
System of Care Advisory Council.
Senate Bill 4 (2021) authorized the council to appoint an executive director, make recommendations on state agency budgets and develop a long-term plan for Oregon's System of Care.
The council acts as a central, impartial forum for statewide policy development, funding strategy recommendations and planning. The council's goal is to improve the effectiveness and efficacy of child-serving state agencies and the continuum of care that provides services to youth (ages 0-25).
Learn more about Oregon's System of Care
Membership
The council is looking for 1 new member for the 25-person council:
- A representative of county mental health services
To learn more about the council or one of its subcommittees,
please email Anna Williams.
Learn how to apply
Council and Subcommittee Meetings
Unless noted, all meetings are open to the public.
The full council meets 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month.
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The following subcommittees and work groups inform the work of the council.
Youth Council
- This committee incorporates youth voice into the system of care. Financial compensation is available for eligible youth. Please reach out to me if you have any questions about this!
- Every other Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Legislative Committee:
- This committee provides recommendation on legislative concepts for the system of care.
- First & Third Wednesdays of the month, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Executive Committee:
- This committee provides leadership and guidance to the overall work of the Council.
- Third Tuesday of the month, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Data Committee:
- This committee is charged with oversight for the SOC Data Dashboard, and outcomes of strategic plan implementation.
- Second Tuesday of the month, 2 to 3 p.m.
Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Committee:
- This committee directs and guides the Council's commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Second Friday of the month, 8 to 9:30 a.m.
State Agency Standing Committee:
- This committee convenes state agencies for system of care implementation and coordinates response to barriers identified by local systems of care.
- Fourth Wednesday of the month, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Grants Committee:
- This committee directs funding granted to support local system of care implementation.
- Last Monday of each month, 11 a.m. to noon
Respite
This workgroup is prioritizing and advancing recommendations identified in the Youth Respite Report.
Third Tuesday of the month, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Please email christy.j.hudson@oha.oregon for meeting information.
Youth Behavioral Health Workforce Workgroup (HB 4151)
In 2024, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 4151, directing SOCAC to establish a subcommittee on the youth behavioral health workforce.
The subcommittee includes:
- Potential employers in graduate health professions
- Training programs for behavioral health professions
- Representatives from culturally specific organizations
- Members from government agencies including licensing boards, regulatory agencies, and the Early Learning System Director
Objectives
- Identify existing and new behavioral health professions without professional authorizations
- Recommend how to align those professions with existing certification processes
- Recommend any new certification process (if necessary)
- Offer suggestions for improving the diversity and representativeness of behavioral health workforce serving youth
Reporting Requirements
- Initial report on Sept. 15, 2024
- Final report with legislative recommendations on Dec. 15, 2025
This subcommittee and related workgroups are being facilitated via contract with the Oregon Alliance. For more information, please contact Vera Stoulil, Executive Director of the Alliance, at vera@oregonalliance.org.
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