Join the Conversation About Substance Use and Stigma in Rural Communities
Coos Health & Wellness is hosting community conversations May 13th & May 14th, 2025 in Coos Bay COOS COUNTY, OREGON. – Residents of rural communities are invited to be part of a community conversation about…
Understanding the Period of PURPLE Crying & Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome
Caring for a newborn is a rewarding yet challenging experience, especially when faced with prolonged crying. The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (NCSBS) emphasizes that understanding infant crying patterns is crucial to preventing Shaken…
Transfer of the Onsite Wastewater Management Program
Coos County Community Development is pleased to announce the transfer of the Onsite Wastewater Management Program from the Oregon DEQ. This transition will provide residents with faster access to permitting and quality checks, minimizing delays…
Fentanyl Exposure Resource Event
Many people have concerns about the safety of being around fentanyl. This event aims to provide resources and information to the general public and organizations with workers who are more likely to encounter fentanyl and…
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,…
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.