Substance Abuse Prevention and Control
Provider Advisory Committee (PAC)
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: August 12, 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: 935 273 396#
Substance Abuse Prevention and Control
Conference Call Link
Call in number (audio only): 1-323-776-6996
Meeting ID: 935 273 396#
Provider Advisory Committee Awards
2025 SUD Champions of Change Awards Nomination
The Provider Advisory Committee (PAC) established the SUD Champions of Change Awards to recognize and commend the outstanding work in the fields of SUD prevention, harm reduction, and/or treatment. These awards are dedicated to honoring both individuals and organizations that have made a significant and positive impact on those affected by SUDs within the community. Nominations for these awards will be evaluated by the PAC, focusing on the accomplishments achieved by nominees during the 2024-25 period.
Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Click here for online application.
Click here for PDF form application.
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.
The Provider Advisory Committee (PAC) established the SUD Champions of Change Awards to recognize and commend the outstanding work in the fields of SUD prevention, harm reduction, and/or treatment. These awards are dedicated to honoring both individuals and organizations that have made a significant and positive impact on those affected by SUDs within the community. Nominations for these awards will be evaluated by the PAC, focusing on the accomplishments achieved by nominees during the 2024-25 period.
Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Click here for online application.
Click here for PDF form application.
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.
- Frontline Hero
- 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.
- Change Agent
PAC General Information
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Subject Date - Bylaws10/23/23
- Current PAC Member Roster07/25/25
PAC Meetings
The PAC currently meets bi-monthly.- Year 2025
- 12/09/25
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Subject Date - Virtual Meeting Link12/04/24
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- 10/14/25
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Subject Date - Virtual Meeting Link12/04/24
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- 08/12/25
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Subject Date - Virtual Meeting Link12/04/24
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- 06/10/25
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Subject Date - Virtual Meeting Link12/04/24
- PAC Agenda06/11/25
- PAC Presentation Slides06/11/25
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- 04/08/25
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Subject Date - Virtual Meeting Link12/04/24
- PAC Agenda04/07/25
- PAC Presentation Slides04/09/25
- PAC Minutes06/11/25
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- 02/11/25
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Subject Date - Virtual Meeting Link12/04/24
- PAC Agenda02/10/25
- PAC Presentation Slides02/12/25
- PAC Minutes04/09/25
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- 12/09/25
- Year 2024
- 12/10/24
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Subject Date - Virtual Meeting Link11/08/23
- PAC Agenda12/06/24
- PAC Presentation Slides12/11/24
- PAC Minutes02/12/25
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- 10/08/24
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Subject Date - Virtual Meeting Link11/08/23
- PAC Agenda10/07/24
- PAC Presentation Slides10/09/24
- PAC Minutes12/11/24
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- 08/20/24
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Subject Date - Virtual Meeting Link11/08/23
- PAC Agenda08/16/24
- PAC Presentation Slides08/22/24
- PAC Minutes10/09/24
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- 06/11/24
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Subject Date - Virtual Meeting Link11/08/23
- PAC Agenda06/13/24
- PAC Presentation Slides06/13/24
- PAC Minutes08/22/24
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- 04/09/24
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Subject Date - Virtual Meeting Link11/08/23
- PAC Agenda04/05/24
- PAC Presentation Slides04/10/24
- PAC Minutes06/13/24
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- 02/13/24
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Subject Date - Virtual Meeting Link11/08/23
- PAC Agenda02/12/24
- PAC Presentation Slides02/15/24
- PAC Minutes04/10/24
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- 12/10/24
- Year 2023
- 12/12/23
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Subject Date -
PAC Agenda12/08/23
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PAC Presentation Slides12/12/23
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PAC Minutes02/22/24
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- 10/10/23
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Subject Date -
PAC Agenda10/11/23
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PAC Presentation Slides10/11/23
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PAC Minutes12/14/23
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- 08/08/23
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Subject Date -
PAC Agenda08/08/23
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PAC Presentation Slides08/08/23
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PAC Minutes10/11/23
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- 06/13/23
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Subject Date -
PAC Agenda06/13/23
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PAC Presentation Slides06/13/23
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Co-Chair Nomination Form06/13/23
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PAC Minutes06/13/23
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- 04/11/23
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Subject Date -
PAC Agenda04/11/23
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PAC Presentation Slides04/11/23
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Current PAC Member Roster04/11/23
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PAC Minutes04/11/23
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- 02/14/23
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Subject Date -
PAC Agenda02/14/23
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PAC Presentation Slides02/14/23
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HMA Strategic Plan Focus Group Handout02/14/23
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PAC Minutes02/14/23
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- 12/12/23
- Year 2022
- 11/08/22
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Subject Date -
PAC Agenda11/08/22
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PAC Presentation Slides11/08/22
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SAPC Response to Funding Utilization Workgroup Report11/08/22
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Reaching the 95% Workgroup Report11/08/22
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PAC Minutes11/08/22
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- 09/13/22
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Subject Date -
PAC Agenda09/13/22
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PAC Presentation Slides09/13/22
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Funding Utilization Workgroup Report09/13/22
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PAC Minutes09/13/22
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- 07/12/22
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Subject Date -
PAC Agenda07/12/22
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PAC Presentation Slides07/12/22
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PAC Minutes07/12/22
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- 05/10/22
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Subject Date -
PAC Agenda05/10/22
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PAC Presentation05/10/22
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Homeless Mortality Report 202205/10/22
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CARE Court and the Specialty SUD System05/10/22
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PAC Minutes05/10/22
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- 03/08/22
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Subject Date -
PAC Agenda03/08/22
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PAC Presentation03/08/22
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PAC Minutes03/08/22
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- 01/27/22
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Subject Date -
PAC Agenda01/27/22
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PAC Minutes01/27/22
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- 11/08/22
- Year 2021
- 11/09/21
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Subject Date -
PAC Agenda11/09/21
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PAC Minutes11/09/21
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PAC Presentation11/09/21
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- 08/24/21
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Subject Date - PAC Agenda08/24/21
- PAC Minutes08/24/21
- PAC Presentation08/24/21
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- 06/15/21
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Subject Date - PAC Agenda06/15/21
- PAC Minutes06/15/21
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- 04/15/21
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Subject Date - PAC Agenda04/15/21
- PAC Minutes04/15/21
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- 02/04/21
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Subject Date - PAC Agenda02/04/21
- PAC Minutes02/04/21
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- 11/09/21
- Year 2020
- 11/05/20
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Subject Date - PAC Agenda11/05/20
- PAC Minutes11/05/20
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- 08/12/20
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Subject Date - PAC Agenda08/12/20
- PAC Minutes08/12/20
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- 11/05/20
