What Are Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services?
Culturally and linguistically specific (CLS) services means quality health care or health care related services that are designed specifically for a distinct minoritized cultural community, developed based on the languages used and the cultural values of a distinct minoritized cultural community and designed to elevate their voices and experiences, and that aim to enhance emotional safety, belonging and a shared collective cultural experience for healing and promotion of health among the distinct cultural community.
CLS services are grounded in the cultural values of distinct minoritized communities (communities that have experienced historical and contemporary racism, trauma, and social, political, and economic injustices) to elevate their voices and experiences.
Find Approved CLS Services Providers:
Behavioral health (BH) services
Traditional Health Workers (THWs - Coming soon)
Provider Resources
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) pays approved Oregon Health Plan (OHP) providers an enhanced fee-for-service rate for providing CLS services to OHP members.