Alliance Subcommittees
The work of the Alliance moves forward through our subcommittees. Subcommittees are determined by members every year, and provide a venue for members, partners and the public to carry out focused work based on Alliance initiatives. All subcommittee meetings are open to the public. Find more information, upcoming meetings and agendas, previous minutes and contact information below.
The Executive Subcommittee oversees all subcommittees, workgroups, and activities of the Alliance. They also organize Alliance business, make decisions on behalf of the Alliance between Quarterly meetings, and make policy recommendations to OHA.
Executive Subcommittee
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81126023695
Staff Contacts: Liz Thorne liz@matchstickpdx.com & Angey Rideout angeyrideout@gmail.com
The Equity Subcommittee explores the intersections of equity work and the work we do as the Oregon Alliance to Prevent Suicide. The Equity Subcommittee revised the Alliance’s Group Agreements in the Spring of 2026, as well as launched the Growth Zone Invitation process. That can be found here: https://forms.gle/7PGX4qBE7r7mgo6i6
Equity Subcommittee
Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85642096558
Staff: Angey Rideout angeyrideout@gmail.com
The Lethal Means Subcommittee looks at the second and third leading means used in suicide deaths in Oregon. This Committee originally started as a workgroup to look at the firearm deaths and means safety recommendations. Out of the workgroup, the Oregon Firearm Safety Coalition was created and focuses specifically on firearm safety and its members are in the firearm community.
Lethal Means Subcommittee
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month
Time: 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89775019247
Staff: Angey Rideout angeyrideout@gmail.com
The Schools Subcommittee is responsible for researching and making recommendations on programs and processes for improving suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention in Oregon K-12 schools and higher education campuses.
Schools Subcommittee
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month
Time: 8:30am - 10:00am
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83027752994
Staff: Liz Thorne liz@matchstickpdx.com
Updates & Changes:
The next upcoming Schools Subcommittee meeting has been moved from August 19th to August 26th
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The Workforce Subcommittee is responsible for researching and recommending programs to improve the skills of physical health providers, those serving people with mental/behavioral health and/or substance use challenges, and school staff.
Workforce Subcommittee
Meets the 1st Friday of every month
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84746316900
Staff: Angey Rideout angeyrideout@gmail.com
Updates & Changes:
August Meeting Rescheduled - pending new meeting time
The Transitions of Care Subcommittee identifies best practices, innovative approaches, and gaps to safe and uninterrupted transitions for youth, young adults and their caregivers when experiencing mental health crisis or risk of crisis. It promotes policies and practices that effectively support their needs for continuity during the period in which intentional coordination of care is imperative.
Transitions of Care
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83213630901
Staff: Liz Thorne liz@matchstickpdx.com
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