7-1-26 City of Oak Harbor Police Community Advisory Board

The City of Oak Harbor Police Community Advisory Board met on July 1, 2026, to discuss community safety and mental health service coordination. Key procurement-related topics included the upcoming reissuance of a contract for behavioral health services through Compass Health, with an anticipated RFP release in August or September and contract award expected by early next year. The new contract aims to improve crisis responder availability, including a dedicated Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) at the hospital, addressing current service gaps. The board also discussed the embedded social worker program, youth navigator services, and drug enforcement efforts, including the recent addition of a drug task force member. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during the meeting, but the discussion highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance service delivery through upcoming procurement actions and interagency partnerships. The board planned participation in the National Night Out event and discussed future agenda items including feedback from a city council presentation and a post-event review.