Clackamas County Public Health Division, with Social Services, Behavioral Health, and Health Centers, is seeking Board approval to apply to the Oregon Health Authority’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Catalyst Grant. The proposal targets rural communities facing disparities in preventive and behavioral health care, aiming to improve access and coordination for priority populations through a scalable, cross‑sector model integrating public health, social services, health centers, and behavioral health resources. If awarded, the $3.9 million grant (funded via CMS through OHA) would run from 07/01/2026 to 10/30/2027 and support expanding preventive/behavioral health services, enhancing care coordination and navigation, and leveraging data and technology to improve access and outcomes. The project is designed for rapid implementation with clear, measurable outcomes and long‑term sustainability planning. This creates a near‑term opportunity for vendors providing health IT, care coordination platforms, analytics, telehealth, workforce development, and implementation support to engage as the County shapes project design and partners for delivery.

Funding source is Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services via Oregon Health Authority; no County G...