BHUAC Community Engagement Meeting

This will be a virtual meeting and there will be time for Q&A. We will have an ASL interpreter as well. We look forward to seeing you!

Agenda

Welcome

Beth Epps, BHUAC Chairperson

Purpose of the Community Meeting

• Share the work completed by the Behavioral Health Unit Advisory Committee (BHUAC)
• Provide a space for community feedback and questions about BHUAC’s work

Introductions

• BHUAC Committee Members:
  • Beth Epps, Chairperson
  • Acting Lieutenant Jen Butcher, Co-Chair (non-voting)
  • Emily Rochon, Member
• Community Engagement Participants:
  • All attendees will be invited to briefly introduce themselves

BHUAC Meetings in Quarter Two

• April 23, 2025
• May 28, 2025
• June 25, 2025

Topics for Discussion

BHUAC Purpose & Bylaws
An overview of the committee’s mission and a link to the current bylaws will be shared.

April 23, 2025

• Office of the Inspector General Force Presentation
  • Third annual statistical analysis of force events involving individuals in perceived mental health crisis
  • Recording available on the PPB/BHU website

May 28, 2025

• Introduction of DOJ Settlement Monitor and new BHUAC members
  • Discussion of the Monitor’s role with BHU and the City of Portland
  • Guest participants: Adam Lyons and John Karp-Evans

June 25, 2025

• New BHRT Officer Announcement
  • Officer Amy Youngberg’s transition to EAP/Peer Support
  • Introduction of Officer Peter Braun as new BHRT Officer
  • Officer rotation and impacts on professional development
  • Budget considerations

Discussion & Community Q&A

• What topics should be added to future BHUAC agendas?
• What content would the community like to see on the BHUAC website?

Conclusion & Upcoming Meetings

Future BHUAC Community Engagement Meetings:

• Q3: Thursday, October 9, 2025 – 6:00 to 7:00 PM
• Q4: Thursday, January 15, 2026 – 6:00 to 7:00 PM
   

Meeting Materials