Oregon Expands Public Access to Social Services with Statewide Resource Directory
Event summary
- Connect Oregon Public Resource Directory launched on February 2, 2026, expanding public access to community-based services.
- Directory enables self-navigation for individuals and resource sharing for care providers, with translation in over 160 languages.
- Connect Oregon network has facilitated over 150,000 referrals since 2020, serving nearly 80,000 Oregonians.
- PRD includes a data dashboard for de-identified insights into top searches and unmet needs.
The big picture
This launch extends Oregon’s commitment to whole-person care by bridging gaps between healthcare and community services. The PRD builds on Unite Us’ existing network, which has facilitated over $30M in HRSN reimbursements, reflecting growing industry emphasis on addressing social determinants of health through coordinated care models.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly the public and care providers will integrate the PRD into existing workflows.
- Data Utilization
- Whether de-identified insights from the data dashboard will drive meaningful service planning improvements.
- Partnership Expansion
- The pace at which additional health plans, providers, and CBOs embed the PRD into their own systems.
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