community services

Community Mental Health Association Replaces Lobbyist

Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs bids farewell to Bobby Green, welcomes Andy Smith as new legislative liason
February 24, 2010 -- “Andy’s combination of personal integrity, broad experience in state and local government and his knowledge of people and issues make him an invaluable member of our team”, said Gina Nikkel, Executive Director of the Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs. Read More >>

Counties Vote to Prioritize Community Mental Health

County officials statewide manage nearly unanimous vote
February 11, 2010 -- An influential group of elected officials believe it’s more important to fund community mental health before building another hospital in Junction City that’s scheduled to open in 2013. Read More >>

Private Cedar Hills Hospital Raises Eyebrows

Cedar Hills Hospital intends to compete as Oregon’s only private psychiatric hospital
October 12, 2009 -- As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the state, Cedar Hills has been marketing itself as a private alternative for mental health care and addictions treatment. Read More >>

Construction Booming for Mental Health Hospitals

A building boom may be good for capacity but it threatens to supplant community mental health options
October 12, 2009 -- As private mental health hospitals spring up across the state to compete with a new Oregon State Hospital building under construction, community mental health providers are crying out for their own funding. Read More >>
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