Outback Strong reports program shift to OHA, seeks transitional housing conversion and contract extensions

Sep 2, 2025

Outback Strong Director Heidi Martinez told the Lake County Board Sept. 2 that the Choice Model Program will be administered by the Oregon Health Authority rather than GOBHI, recommended extending two intergovernmental agreements through Dec. 31, 2025, and outlined plans to convert a Christmas Valley building to offices and transitional housing for up to three people.

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Outback Strong Director Heidi Martinez updated the Lake County Board of Commissioners at the Sept. 2 work session on program administration, contract extensions and facility plans.

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