Aim
Increase equitable access to skilled and coordinated care between outpatient specialty behavioral health* and the larger health system, including primary care, while decreasing barriers (e.g. stigma, availability of appropriate mental health providers etc.) to ensure an effective and timely response.
*Specialty Behavioral Health includes mental health, substance abuse, and developmental services that are delivered in specialty settings (outside of primary care).
Metrics
- Increase availability of behavioral health providers in marginalized areas of the region
- Increase timeliness and engagement when referred from primary care to specialty behavioral health
- Standardize screening processes for appropriate levels of follow-up care across services
Voting Partners
Adam Williams
Crook County Veterans Services
Ann Ottesen
Community Member
Catalina Frank
Habitat for Humanity - Bend Redmond
John Walkenhorst
Outpatient Behavioral Health, Manager, St. Charles Health System
Pati Gaskins
Bend Treatment Center
Susanne Frilot
Executive Director, Haelan House
Sallie Neillie
Community Member
Tim Malone, LCSW
Ger-psychiatric Specialist, Gero Care Solutions
Whitney Schumacher, MPH
Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Deschutes County Public Health
Kristin Gyford, LCSW
Clinical Director, Still Serving Counseling and Services
Lindsey Boone, LMFT
CEO and Founder, Sunstone Recovery
Nick Sundstrom, LCSW
Integrated Care Supervisor, Brightways Counseling
Grace Lee, LCSW
Behavioral Health Consultant, COPA/St. Charles
Janice Garceau, LCSW
Director, Deschutes County Behavioral Health
Kathy Sabatier, RN, MS
Community Member
Kelly Winter, LMFT
Behavioral Health Consultant, Mosaic Medical - East Bend Clinic
Cassie Regimbal, MSW
Client Services Manager, The Council on Aging of Central Oregon
Christina Lee, RN
Health Management, PacificSource
Anne Pendygraft, PhD, LPC
Administrator, Deschutes Recovery Center
Sharity Ludwig, EPDH, MS
Director, Clinical Innovations, Advantage Dental from DentaQuest
Sierra Groenewold, MC, LPC, NCC
Behavioral Health Consultant, Summit BMC
Marie Manes
Chief Operating Officer, La Pine Community Health Center
Mike Franz, MD
Behavioral Health Medical Director, PacificSource
Kim Swanson, Ph.D., LCP
Director of Behavioral Health, Mosaic Medical
Larry Kogovsek
Community Member
Katie Plumb, MC
Prevention & Health Promotion Supervisor, Crook County Health Department
Jessica Jacks, MPH, CPS
Prevention Programs Supervisor, Deschutes County Health Services
Janet Foliano, PsyD
Manager of Integrated Behavioral Health, St. Charles Health System
Dawn E. Creach, MS
Principal, Creach Consulting, LLC
Erica Fuller, MA, LPC, CADC III
Executive Director, Rimrock Trails Adolescent Treatment Services
Bob Snyder, BA, CADC II, NCAC I QMHA
Program Director Deschutes County Outpatient, Best Care Treatment Services
Brenda Comini
Director, Early Learning Hub, Early Learning Hub of CO/High Desert ESD
Rick Treleaven, LCSW
Executive Director, BestCare Treatment Services
Staff
Gwen Jones, MS, OTR/L, Organizer
Project Manager
Send EmailRenee Wirth, MHS, MCHES, Organizer
Project Manager
Send EmailAngela Jensen, LCSW
Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist, Central Oregon Health Council
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The Central Oregon Health Council assembled RHIP Workgroups, groups of community professionals focused on some aspect of the Regional Health Improvement Plan, in 2016 to strategize and address the RHIP Health Indicators for each area of focus.