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.…
Attention Coquille Area Residents! Mosquito Survey Distribution in your area!
As the warm weather approaches, so does mosquito season. Coos County is launching a crucial Mosquito Survey to better understand mosquito populations in our community. Your participation is vital in helping us create a healthier…
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…
Syphilis Cases On The Rise!
Syphilis is having a comeback this year. Coos County already has 55 confirmed cases this year. In a typical year, we have roughly eight confirmed cases. Syphilis spreads by direct contact with a syphilis sore…
The Center Collaborative
Creative Solutions in Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice
Megan Ridle, Coos Health and Wellness Brief Treatment Crisis Services Manager & a Licensed Professional Counselor; Ross Acker, Advanced Health CCO Director of Coordinated Care & 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.