Mental Health & Addictions Council - Nov. 25, 2025

Meeting materials

Free language assistance services are available for this meeting. Contact Karen Kern at kkern@clackamas.us. (48-hour notice needed.)

Agenda

TimeAgenda itemsPresenter
4:30 - 4:45PM

Welcome and Introductions

Business

  • Approval of August and October Minutes
  • Review of Group Norms
  • Acronym List Updated
Teresa
4:45 – 5:15pm

Director’s Update

  • Update on Crisis Stabilization Center
  • Update on Local Plan and CFAA
  • What am I seeing with fresh eyes?
  • Where can we improve – share Staff feedback
Karen
  5:15 – 5:45pm

Priorities for 2026 – update list from 2025 (please review before meeting)

  • What did we accomplish in 2025? What do we still need to work on?
  • Advocacy Day 2026 (Bo)
  All
5:45 – 6:00pm

Committee Updates

  • Advocacy and Legislative
  • Nominating Committee
  • Suicide Prevention Coalition
All
6:00 – 6:30pm

Roundtable and Wrap-up

  • Council members
  • Public Comment
All
6:30-6:45MHAC Exec Agenda PlanningMHAC Exec

Additional information

Clackamas Mental Health & Substance Use Council Group Norms, Expectations and Agreements

We resolve to…

  • Act Professionally
  • Treat each other with mutual respect
  • Assume best intentions
  • Work together to do our part and contribute toward shared goals
  • Be open to receive and give feedback to fellow members
  • Be mindful when using Acronyms
  • Respect each other’s differences and be aware of how our words may impact each other
  • Be aware of others’ desire to speak, acknowledge their turn when it is time, and wait to speak again until everyone has had an opportunity
  • Offer opportunities for growth and learning rather than criticisms
  • Be present at meetings and let appropriate people know if you will not be able to attend
  • Review meeting minutes, agenda and relevant documents sent out prior to meeting time
  • Review these agreements regularly to maintain accuracy and effectiveness