C.O. Health Council makes major investment in behavioral health efforts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Central Oregon Health Council said Wednesday it has made a multi-million-dollar investment in four behavioral health causes: preventing youth suicide, bolstering mental health services for older adults, underinsured and uninsured persons, and veterans.
“We combined hard data with anecdotal gaps we know exist in the system,” explains the health council’s executive director, Donna Mills. “We know all of these populations need more help than they are getting, so we are taking focused action.”
Mills said the funding totals just over $4 million is is primarily from state Medicaid funds. The funds have been dispersed to local service providers for multi-year projects because of their close ties with each priority group.
AJ Taylor3 hours agoLast Updated: May 6, 2021
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If a friend, neighbor or community member were experiencing mental health issues, would you be able to intervene so they could get help? If you needed help, would you know where to turn?
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five adults experiences mental illness each year. Demi Johnson, behavioral health program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, says there are warning signs you may notice in yourself or others that indicate a need to seek help. Those signs include a drastic change in mood, behavior or personality; an increase in substance use; or ongoing difficulty in sleeping. Moreover, someone may be overwhelmed with intense worries or concerns that get in the way of daily activities.
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