A statewide program in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority to provide specialized training and technical assistance for behavioral health and criminal justice partners. · The Oregon Center on Behavioral Health and Justice Integration helps jurisdictions across the state implement and improve systemic and programmatic efforts in treatment of individuals with serious behavioral heal
th needs, neurocognitive conditions, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities who come into contact with the justice system, while ensuring accountability and public safety.
· The Center provides information, facilitation, training and technical assistance for anyone working in Oregon’s behavioral health and justice systems including interdisciplinary groups, teams, and individuals with an emphasis on working with and through Local Public Safety Coordinating Councils (LPSCC).
· The Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) provides the organizing framework for information and activities associated with the Center.
· The Center is committed to building strong partnerships among all components of the local justice system, local county leadership, people with lived experiences, and behavioral health service providers.