Bend forum Monday on changes to state in-home services
Beginning Monday in Bend and ending October 1 , the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) are hosting educational forums throughout the state.
Next week, forums will take place in Bend, Keizer and Hillsboro.
Providers and consumers are invited to discuss upcoming changes to federal and state requirements impacting those receiving services in their home and in community-based settings. These changes will ensure more rights as well as an increased ability for people receiving services to be part of their local community.
Who: Forums are open to all and no registration is required. Family members and people receiving supports in an in-home or community based setting. Providers for Aging and People with Disabilities (APD), Office of Developmental Disability Services (ODDS) and Addictions and Mental Health (AMH) services are also invited. Advocates and community partners are also encouraged to attend.
What: There will be a presentation followed by a group discussion. Agency staff will be available to answer questions and offer guidance for upcoming regulatory changes and surveys.
Where: Central Oregon Community College, Willie Hall 2600 NW College Way, Bend, Or 97707
When: There will be an afternoon and evening session, each covering the same material:
Afternoon session is from 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Evening session is from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
City DATE Location
Bend 8/31/2015 Central Oregon Community College
Keizer 9/2/2015 Keizer City Hall
Hillsboro 9/3/2015 Hillsboro Public Library
Pendleton 9/10/2015 Vert Club House
Ontario 9/14/2015 Four Rivers Cultural Center
Medford 9/22/2015 Smullin Health & Education Center
South Coast Coos 9/23/2015 Confederate Tribe Community Center
Eugene 9/28/2015 Lane County Community College
Astoria 9/30/2015 Judge Guy Boyington Building
Portland 10/1/2015 Ambridge Event Center
For information about upcoming Educational Forums:
http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/seniors-disabilities/HCBS/Pages/Index.aspx
To find the closest DHS office, go to www.oregon.gov/dhs or contact 211Info for help. You can contact 211Info by dialing 2-1-1, visiting 211info.org online, texting your zip code to 898211, or e-mailing to help@211info.org .
