September 17, 2026 4:00 p.m. 

Covering coastal Douglas County:

Community members, local leaders, law enforcement, service providers and community organizations are invited to participate in Bridging the Gaps: Closing the Distance Between Need and Care on Wednesday, September 30th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Reedsport City Hall Chambers.

A release from event organizers said the community forum is designed to create an open, solution-focused conversation about the needs, challenges and resources affecting people in Reedsport and surrounding communities. Most importantly, organizers want to hear directly from community members.

The September 30th discussion will identify priority needs and connect residents with available resources. Topics may include transportation, treatment, crisis response, health coverage, housing insecurity, health care, basic needs and youth services.

The release said the event will begin with agency introductions and community input, then identify service gaps, select three to five priorities, and discuss solutions and next steps. Multiple facilitators will help guide the discussion to ensure different voices and perspectives have an opportunity to be heard.

Organizations involved in the event include Adapt Integrated Health Care, HIV Alliance, Douglas Public Health Network, FARA and others.

More information about the event is available by phone at: 541-228-8074