Oregon
Oregon Psychiatric Access Line about Kids (OPAL-K)
Program Overview:
The Oregon Psychiatric Access Line about Kids (OPAL-K) started in June 2014, providing telephone curbside consultations to medical providers across Oregon, regardless of the patient's age or insurance status. By October 2018, the service extended to adult patient care providers through OPAL-A. In July 2023, OPAL further expanded to offer developmental-behavioral pediatrics (DBP) consultations. The OPAL program is funded by the State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority.
Services Offered:
Telephone Consultation
Medication reviews for Medicaid
Foster Care Case Reviews for polypharmacy and other related issues
Website: http://www.ohsu.edu/opal
Primary Contact: Behjat Sedighi
Email: sedighib@ohsu.edu
Year started: 2014
HRSA Awardee: No
Does the program provide state-wide coverage? Yes
Funding: State legislature, Oregon Health Authority
Program Materials:
Additional access programs:
Trauma-informed Oregon
Last Update: July 28, 2024