Behavioral
Health
Building on system improvements started during the Medicaid Transformation – including integration of physical and behavioral health care – Thriving Together NCW is working to increase the network of behavioral health supports to improve health outcomes for people struggling with behavioral health issues.
Evolving the Behavioral Health System
Thriving Together NCW is collaborating with individuals from nearly 50 agencies, across sectors, to identify opportunities for improvement in local behavioral health systems. This initiative focuses on creating sustainable solutions to meet the needs of Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, and Grant County residents.
Purpose: The Evolving the Behavioral Health workgroup exists in order to improve our relationships, communication, and shared problem-solving, and evolve the North Central Washington behavioral health system with effective coordination, sustainable strategies, and accountability among agencies.
Interested in learning more? Contact Wendy Brzezny.
Behavioral Health Asset Dashboard
Rural communities like ours often face unique challenges when it comes to behavioral health—fewer providers, longer travel times, and limited access to care. That’s why we teamed up with Chelan Douglas Health District to create a Behavioral Health Dashboard.
Built through surveys and interviews with local behavioral health leaders and patients, this tool gives us a clearer picture of what resources are available in our region—and where the system is falling short.
Click the link below to explore the dashboard and learn more about the state of behavioral health in our communities.
“In our region, there is a shortage of mental health services and support programs. The organizations offering these services frequently face high demand from clients and inadequate staffing levels.”
-Survey Respondent
Behavioral Health Internship
Thriving Together NCW is working with the Health Care Authority to expand opportunities for our region’s behavioral health sites to attract future professionals to help serve the residents of North Central Washington.
This funding allows organizations to provide experiential training and clinical supervision for students as part of their professional certifications. These internship programs are designed for students pursuing careers in fields such as substance use treatment, mental health counseling, clinical social work, and clinical psychology.
