Champion Event Series: The Space Between Us

The Space Between Us

Where do clients get lost between us, and what can we do differently?

Behavioral health care doesn’t happen within a single organization. Clients and families often move between schools, outpatient providers, higher levels of care, hospitals, community resources, and other systems—and some of the biggest challenges happen in the spaces between them.

The Space Between Us is an interactive Champion Series event bringing together behavioral health providers and community partners from across the Portland area to have an honest, collaborative conversation about those spaces.

Rather than another traditional presentation, this event is designed to get us talking with one another about what we’re seeing across our community. Through facilitated small-group activities, attendees will explore common points where communication, coordination, and transitions can break down and consider what the experience looks like from the perspective of the clients and families navigating those systems.

We’ll then bring perspectives from across the behavioral health community together for a panel conversation inspired by the themes that emerge in the room. Panelists will discuss real challenges, answer questions, and share ideas for how we can strengthen collaboration and create smoother pathways between services.

Together, we'll explore:

• Where clients and families are most likely to experience gaps during transitions in care
• Common breakdowns in communication and coordination between organizations
• Challenges connecting people to the right level of support at the right time
• What different parts of our behavioral health community need from one another
• Practical ways we can strengthen connections and build better pathways for the people we serve

Most importantly, this is an opportunity to meet the people on the other side of the referral, build relationships across our community, and leave with new connections and ideas we can carry back into our work.

Lunch will be provided.

Event Details

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM PT
Multnomah Art Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of conversation, connection, and collaboration as we work together to make the spaces between us a little smaller.