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Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) values provider input and sees it as critical to the success of Los Angeles County's transformation to a modern managed care model, inclusive of the full continuum of prevention, harm reduction, and treatment services. SAPC convened the Provider Advisory Committee (PAC) to promote effective and patient-centered prevention and treatment services. The PAC serves as an advisory body to SAPC and engages in an ongoing process to ensure SUD services are developed with the insight and knowledge of SAPC's provider network. In addition, SAPC staff from across the Division participate to provide a multi-disciplinary knowledge base.

For information regarding upcoming PAC meetings, meeting minutes, and other related matters, please contact the PAC Liaison at SAPC_ASOC@ph.lacounty.gov.

Next PAC Meeting: April 8, 2025
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Substance Abuse Prevention and Control
Conference Call Link
Call in number (audio only): 1-323-776-6996
Meeting ID: 415 629 736#

2025 PAC Membership – Now Accepting Applications

We are currently accepting applications for PAC membership for the 2025-2027 term. Eleven new members will be selected. Eligibility for application is open to all staff from SAPC-contracted providers, including SUD counselors, program managers, and executive directors. Each application must be approved by an agency’s executive director or their designee before submission. Note that each agency can have only one representative serve in the PAC at any given time. Please review the PAC Bylaws for more information.

To apply, complete and submit a 2025 PAC New Member Application to by 5 P.M. on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Provider Advisory Committee Awards

The PAC Awards recognizes outstanding work done by SAPC providers.  It celebrates people and agencies that positively impact individuals and communities affected by substance use disorders.

  • 2024 Award Winners
    • Frontline Hero
      • Juan Mendez (SUD Counselor, Volunteers of America Los Angeles-Central City Recovery) was recognized for his efforts in creating safe, supportive spaces where patients feel understood, facilitating group sessions on anger management and domestic violence, and advocating for patients to help them successfully complete the program.
    • Leadership
      • Aurora Morales (Center for Harm Reduction Program Manager, Homeless Health Care Los Angeles) was recognized for her work leading multiple outreach teams in Skid Row to distribute harm reduction supplies and reversing over 360 overdoses in 2024.
    • Community Impact
      • Cri-Help was recognized for integrating harm reduction into its SUD treatment approaches through the SPARK program and providing care to a monolingual Spanish-speaking community, supporting language justice in SUD care.
    • Collaborative Spirit
      • Van Ness Recovery House was recognized for facilitating cooperation on SAPC and DHCS projects, including the DHCS MAT Policy and SAPC Capacity Building efforts.
  • 2023 Award Winners
    • Change Agent
      • Annette Coleman, CADC-II (SUD Addiction Counselor, Didi Hirsch) was presented with the Change Agent Award for her work providing care and support for people with substance use disorders residing in Skid Row supportive housing.
    • Leadership
      • Thomas Farnham, MD (Medical Director, BAART Boyle Heights) was presented with the Leadership Award and was recognized for his efforts to develop and operate a 24/7 opioid treatment program.
    • Community Impact
      • Child and Family Center was presented with the Community Impact Award and was recognized for identifying innovative ways to help clients connect to resources and paths towards healing.  Nikki Buckstead (Chief Executive Officer) and Tiffany Rogers, CADC-II, LMFT (Program Manager III-Specialty Programs) accepted the award on behalf of the organization.
    • Collaborative Spirit
      • Beacon House was presented with the Collaborative Spirit Award and was recognized for sharing resources and mentoring other agencies, fostering collaboration that leads to better care for their clients.  Archie Hoggan, JD, MS, (Executive Director) and Jonathan Higgins, CATC (Chief Compliance Officer) accepted the award on behalf of the organization.

PAC General Information

PAC Meetings

The PAC currently meets bi-monthly.

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