January 2024
A monthly newsletter from Cascadia Health
Whole health care. Whole lives. Whole community.
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Gratitude in the New Year
We EXCEEDED our goal with your Support!
From all of us at Cascadia Health, we are blown away by your generosity and commitment. Together, we raised over $264,000 this winter towards ensuring access to lifesaving, integrated health services, including affordable housing, primary care, and mental health and addiction services.
Thank you to all our generous donors and partners who supported our year-end campaign! As we move into the new year there are many ways to stay involved and we hope you’ll continue to help us build a true culture of caring across our whole community! GIVE IN THE NEW YEAR >>
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Care for When It's Cold
Intense weather has disrupted travel and endangered many vulnerable communities. Cascadia is working alongside community partners to help the people we serve throughout this frigid winter. Despite warming shelters closing, there are still ways to support those living outside. Join us in spreading this message far and wide.
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Legislative Session:
Cascadia Advocates for Behavioral Health Workforce
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Last week, the Oregon Legislature held informational hearings as part of “legislative days” and ahead of the 35-day February Legislative Session.
In partnership with United We Heal, a labor management partnership which includes Oregon AFSCME, Clatsop Behavioral Health, and Cascadia Health), Dave Kohler, People & Culture Development Officer, testified before the Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety to propose the use of federal Medicaid funding to support training for behavioral health.
The additional funding would allow for various apprenticeship opportunities at all levels of education, from high school through graduate level work. The added opportunities could result in more than 400 behavioral health workers.
As we approach the short February Session, Cascadia will continue to advocate for legislation that benefits current and future workforce, among other pieces of legislation. You can view the full testimony online, starting at 1:27:30.
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Bringing Team-Based Care to Cascadia |
Every time we see a doctor or a counselor, or even fill a prescription, we’re telling a small part of our health story. But that story can be incomplete. Bringing all the pieces together can transform our health, our lives, and outcomes for our whole community. That’s why Cascadia Health is bringing Team-Based Care to those we serve.
Team-Based Care is an evidence-based model of coordinating services in which a team of clinicians and other providers work together to align care and services for a panel of clients. Team-based care will help make connecting clients with wraparound services easier and more efficient, helping ease demands on clinicians and providers while at the same time improving care and outcomes for clients.
A pilot team, called the Vista Team, is kicking off this important initiative. A scaled launch of Team-Based Care across the agency will happen in waves throughout 2024. We look forward to keeping you updated on our progress!
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Recovery Network of Oregon Mobile App Goes Live |
Navigate addiction recovery on the go wherever you happen to be in Oregon. Narrow the search to what's relevant to you: cultural identity, lived experience, or insurance. Find options quickly and easily and contact services with the click of a button. You can even talk to a peer with lived experiences.
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Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
We take this opportunity to celebrate Dr. Kings' life and legacy, and reflect on the teachings of the civil rights movement.
Among the MLK Jr. Day celebrations this year, we were honored to be part of the 38th Annual Skanner News Foundation Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast, held on Jan. 15. Thank you to Skanner News for hosting this inspiring breakfast and for creating a space for the community to honor Dr. King’s legacy.
Photo: Marion S. Trikosko, Library of Congress; colorized by Jordan J. Lloyd.
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EVENTS & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES |
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Vaccine Clinic for Uninsured Individuals Rescheduled to Monday, Jan. 22, 2024
Join us from 1-5 p.m. Garlington Health Center. We're offering the newest COVID-19 vaccine (made available in September 2023). REGISTER »
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Conversations on Aging Program Meet & Greet, Jan. 26
Learn about the free groups hosted by Conversations on Aging, Cascadia's program designed by and for seniors seeking a place to have supportive discussions about older adulthood. GET INVOLVED »
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Monthly Community Social Coming to Garlington Jan. 30
Community members and clients are welcomed to the monthly community social hosted by Cascadia Health's Wellness Program in the Education Room at Garlington Health Center. This fun event runs every month from 2-5 p.m. LEARN MORE »
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CASCADIA CAREER CONNECTION: Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for Cascadia Career Connection! These sessions will be an opportunity to connect with Cascadia recruiters to learn about Cascadia's mission, our culture, and our career opportunities. We'll also be talking about our amazing student loan forgiveness options! REGISTER >>
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MINDFUL MOMENTS: Every Wednesday, join Cascadia Health's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion department for a collective mindfulness practice. ADD TO CALENDAR >>
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MONTHLY COMMUNITY SOCIAL: Everyone is welcome to join the Wellness Program's monthly gathering to enjoy music, food, and connection. The last Tuesday of every month from 2-5 p.m. at Garlington Health Center.
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