The Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs (AOCMHP) is a non-profit membership organization comprised of the Directors of Local Mental Health Authorities*. These statutory authorities are responsible for the planning and delivery of local addictions, developmental disabilities, and mental health services. Funding for services is provided in partnership by counties and tribes, the state of Oregon and the federal government. AOCMHP is committed to the well-being of our programs' customers and their families in every community, the care and protection of our most vulnerable populations and to the strengthening of the local human services delivery system.
Mission and Vision
The Association assures that state policy and funding recognize and support local mental health authorities, which are responsible for the development and management of publicly-funded systems of care for people with mental illness, addictions, and developmental disabilities.
AOCMHP is the unified voice of local governments, which are accountable for the well-being of people with mental illness, addictions and developmental disabilities.
:: What We Believe
Principles for Effective Local Delivery Systems
Decisions are made locally in collaboration with the people who use our services and their families
State policy fully supports the diversity of local solutions
Local County governments are full partners with state and federal decision-makers in policy and funding decisions affecting mental health, addictions, and developmental disabilities
The overall wellness of our clients and their families is achieved through the collaboration of all involved: service providers, resource providers and government agencies
Our Values
Excellence in the delivery of services based on principles of recovery, empowerment and self determination
The use of management best practices to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and timely and appropriate access to services
Accountability at all levels through the use of measurable, publicly-reported outcomes
Our Goals Advocacy and Policy Analysis: AOCMHP maintains strong, active ties with state policy makers and addresses those issues of critical concern to local mental health authorities. We advocate for the local position and share information with the Community Mental Health Program Directors in a timely, efficient manner.
Effective Alliances: AOCMHP maintains partnerships with key customer groups, advocates, local and state elected officials, state government administrators and staff. The Association will continue to build effective partnerships to strengthen the credibility and visibility of county and local mental health authorities.
Statewide Forum: AOCMHP will continue to encourage the exchange of information and ideas among county mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictions professionals to enhance leadership and promote an informed, articulate voice.
For more information, please contact:
Gina Nikkel, Ph.D., Executive Director
Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs
1201 Court St NE, Suite 201
Salem, OR 97301
(503)399-7201 gnikkel@aocweb.org
* "Local Mental Health Authority" is defined in Oregon statute as a board of county commissioners, a tribal council, or a regional authority made up of two or more boards of county commissioners, which is responsible for the planning and management of local mental health, addictions, and developmental disabilities programs. ORS 430.630.10
