REAP

Oregon officially signed the Licensed Behavioral Health and Wellness Practitioner bill, SB 1547, into law, helping expand access to youth behavioral health support across the state.

This legislation creates a stronger pathway for behavioral health graduates to provide early-intervention support for children and families, while helping schools and community organizations build more sustainable systems of care.

REAP was proud to support this bill through testimony and advocacy, and we were honored to have our CEO, Mark Jackson, present for the bill signing.

Thank you to Governor Tina Kotek, First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson, Dr. Katie McLaughlin and The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon, Representative Lisa Reynolds, Karanja Crews, and the many advocates and organizations who helped make this possible.

An important step forward for youth wellbeing and access to care across Oregon.