Provider Advisory Committee (PAC)

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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-SOC@ph.lacounty.gov..

Next PAC Meeting: December 8, 2026
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: 290 791 854#

SUD Champions of Change Awards

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Champions of Change Awards recognize outstanding work of SAPC provider agencies and staff. The awards celebrate individuals and agencies that positively impact the lives of people and communities affected by substance use disorders.

2025 Award Winners

Frontline Hero

Mike Cativo (Care Coordinator, L.A. CADA) was presented with the Frontline Hero Award and was recognized for building trust and engaging clients through empathetic, nonjudgmental support and harm-reduction education that strengthens both individual outcomes and the broader community.

Leadership

Archie Hoggan (Executive Director, Beacon House) was presented with the Leadership Award and was recognized for developing sustainable social enterprises, broadening services and housing, and leading a mission-driven workforce serving individuals with substance use disorders.

Administrative Excellence

Anai Arroyo (Administrative Assistant, Child & Family Center) won the Administrative Excellence Award and was recognized for ensuring seamless program operations and full compliance through strong authorization and documentation systems while leading capacity-building efforts that halved intake time, achieved 100% call response, and improved treatment completion outcomes.

Community Impact

The Teen Project won the Community Impact Award and was recognized for leveraging SAPC capacity-building incentives to expand evidence-based, trauma-informed services, improving MAT, data quality, and outcomes, while prioritizing equitable access for foster youth, trafficking survivors, and unhoused women by reducing financial barriers.

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.

Year 2026

12/08/26

10/13/26

08/11/26

06/09/26

04/14/26

02/10/26

Year 2025

12/09/25

10/14/25

08/12/25

06/10/25

04/08/25

02/11/25

Year 2024

12/10/24

10/08/24

08/20/24

06/11/24

04/09/24

02/13/24

Year 2023

12/10/23

10/10/23

08/08/23

06/13/23

04/11/23

02/14/23

Year 2022

09/13/22

07/12/22

04/09/24

01/27/22

Year 2021

11/09/21

08/24/21

06/15/21

04/15/21

02/04/21

Year 2020

11/05/20

08/12/20