Summer Safety: Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites
Mosquitoes are more than just an itchy nuisance. These tiny insects can transmit serious diseases, making it crucial to protect yourself during the warmer months. With ideal breeding conditions in the 80-90 degree Fahrenheit range,…
Oregon Health Authority Announces Inaugural HIV/STD/TB Community Service Award Recipient
Earlier this year, the Oregon Health Authority's (OHA) HIV/STD/TB Section embarked on a mission to recognize individuals or local public health partners who have made remarkable strides in the field of HIV, STD, and TB…
Coos Health & Wellness Welcomes New Public Health Director
We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Timothy Lynch as the new Coos Health & Wellness Public Health Director! Dr. Lynch brings a wealth of expertise and dedication to our mission of promoting health and wellness.…
We are Hiring at Coos Health and Wellness –
Join our team! We are in search for a candidate to fill the position of Mental Health Specialist III Access and Initial Service Team Program Manager! For more details about the position, download the job…
Flu and COVID Shot Clinic scheduled for November 7th
We are thrilled to invite you to our Flu and COVID Shot Clinic, scheduled for November 7th, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Your health and safety are our top priorities, and getting vaccinated against…
The Center Collaborative
Creative Solutions in Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice
Megan Ridle, Coos Health & Wellness Brief Treatment Crisis Services Manager and a Licensed Professional Counselor; Ross Acker, Advanced Health CCO Director of Coordinated Care and a Licensed Professional Counselor; and Kelley Andrews, Retired Coos County Sheriff Office Captain discuss:
- Building relationships with partners from the ground up;
- The evolution of partnerships and programs within Coos County;
- The importance of CIT being about relationships and not just a training;
- Coos County’s work on starting a sobering center; and
- Discussion of cases that highlight the importance of behavioral health and law enforcement working together.
For more information about CIT in Oregon, visit OCBHJI’s CIT page. For more information about the partnership between OCBHJI and DPSST via the Crisis Intervention Teams Center of Excellence (CITCOE), visit our CITCOE page.
