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Adapt Receives Cambia Health Solutions Funding to Address Mental Health Needs in Rural Communities

Wednesday January 6, 2021

For many people, the coronavirus pandemic can be unsettling and stressful For people with existing mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other forms of mental illness, the effects of the pandemic can be far more-reaching—making many symptoms infinitely worse. Cambia Health Solutions and its regional health plans – serving members across Idaho,...

Adapt Update on COVID-19 Response

Monday November 23, 2020

Adapt, an essential provider of integrated addiction treatment, mental health care, and primary care in Southern Oregon, remains open at all locations with all services available during the COVID‑19 public health emergency. During this time, Adapt (including Opioid Treatment Programs), Compass Behavioral Health, and SouthRiver Community Health Center, have used additional screening measures and safeguards...

Adapt Ranked in Top 25 of Oregon’s 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For

Tuesday October 6, 2020

Adapt, headquartered in Roseburg and serving southern Oregon with offices in North Bend and Grants Pass, was named one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon. Adapt ranked 23rd among the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in 2020. This is the fifth time Adapt has made the list. Each year, Oregon Business,...

Adapt Launches Stewards of Children Initiative to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse

Tuesday October 6, 2020

Today’s children are Oregon’s future leaders, parents and workers. Our state’s future prosperity depends on their healthy development and growth. Too many children, however, are living in environments that undermine healthy development. These children are more likely to experience sexual abuse, resulting in life-long problems in learning, behavior, and both physical and mental health. Preventing...

Mental Health Support Available

Friday September 11, 2020

Wildfires in Douglas County and statewide are creating stress and concern for many people and communities. Compass Behavioral Health continues to offer routine and crisis mental health support via walk-in, phone and telehealth services and supports for those who may be experiencing Emotional Distress. “Emotional distress is often experienced prior to, during and after a...

Preventing Misuse & Abuse of Alcohol

Thursday May 21, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has swept through our nation, upending people’s lives and leaving entire communities to deal with an onslaught of health, social and economic stress and uncertainty. While we all respond differently to stress and uncertainty, the pandemic has also created a perfect storm for substance misuse and abuse by young people and adults....

Adapt 2019 Annual Report to The Community

Monday May 11, 2020

Adapt today released its 2019 Annual Report to the Community. The report provides information about the delivery of primary care, behavioral health care, and prevention services over the past year, and highlights successes in providing care to individuals, families and communities throughout Douglas, Coos, Curry and Josephine, counties. “Although the release of our Annual Report...

Adapt Update on COVID-19 Response

Monday May 11, 2020

Adapt, provider of integrated addiction treatment, mental health care, and primary care in Southern Oregon, has remained open at all locations with all services available during the COVID-19 public health emergency. During this time, Adapt (including Opioid Treatment Programs), Compass Behavioral Health, and SouthRiver Community Health Center, have used additional screening measures and safeguards for...

The Blast for Prevention 2020

Saturday May 2, 2020

Adapt’s Prevention & Education Program will host The Blast for Prevention Color Blasting 5K Run/Walk the week of June 21 – 28, 2020. This year the Blast will be a virtual race hosted by Eclectic Edge Racing. In alignment with Covid-19 guidelines, participants can choose to run or walk this 5K from any location that...

Mental Health Support Available During Covid-19

Wednesday April 15, 2020

As communities work to combat and contain COVID-19, Compass Behavioral Health has implemented new protocols to reach people seeking treatment for mental health conditions. “For many people, the coronavirus pandemic can be unsettling and stressful, said Cherie Barnstable, Compass Behavioral Health Clinical Director. “For people with existing mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD,...

SouthRiver One Of 30 Oregon Health Centers To Receive Funding To Address The COVID-19 Pandemic

Friday April 10, 2020

On April 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Health Resources and Services Administration awarded more than $1.3 billion to 1,387 health centers across the U.S. as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Oregon, $23,256,870 will go to support 30 health centers to help communities detect, prevent and...

Substance Use Treatment & Recovery In Times Of COVID-19

Wednesday April 8, 2020

As communities work to combat and contain COVID-19, Adapt has implemented new protocols to reach people seeking care for substance use and behavioral health disorders. “For people who rely on substance use treatment services—whether it’s counseling or medication-assisted treatment—we’re open and working at full capacity to serve our clients and community,” said Thomas Sorrells, Adapt...

Adapt Response to COVID-19

Monday March 30, 2020

Adapt, provider of integrated addiction treatment, mental health care, and primary care services in Southern Oregon, remains open at all locations during the COVID-19 public health emergency, and has implemented additional screening measures and safeguards at all locations to ensure the safety of our patients, caregivers and communities. “Safe and accessible services are our priority...

Adapt Grants Pass Moving to New Office Location

Monday December 2, 2019

Beginning Monday, December 23, 2019, Adapt’s Josephine County addiction treatment and recovery services will be provided from its new location at 356 NE Beacon Drive in Grants Pass. The Adapt office on NE 6th Street in Grants Pass will close for the move on Thursday, December 19, and open again on Monday, December 23, at the new Beacon...

SouthRiver Community Health Center – Your Healthcare Home

Friday October 25, 2019

SouthRiver Community Health Center takes pride in providing the highest quality care that patients expect and deserve. ...

Community Suicide Prevention Trainings Offered in Roseburg and Glendale

Tuesday September 10, 2019

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer—three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone at risk to get the help they need. QPR trainings will be held...

SouthRiver Receives Funding to Support Integration of Physical and Mental Health Services

Monday August 19, 2019

On August 8, 2019, the U.S. Health & Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) announced the allocation of nearly $400 million to combat the nations opioid epidemic. Over $200 million will go directly to 1,208 health centers across the nation to increase access to high quality, integrated behavioral health services, including treatment for...

DATE CHANGE: The Blast for Prevention

Saturday July 13, 2019

Due to scheduling conflicts, The Blast for Prevention 5K Run/Walk has been rescheduled to June 2020. Time, location and registration information about will be sent out in early 2020. The Blast helps to raise funds to support Prevention programs, such as mentoring and positive youth development. For more information email us at catis@adaptoregon.org or call...

The Blast for Prevention 2019

Friday July 5, 2019

Adapt’s Prevention & Education Program will host The Blast for Prevention Color Blasting 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Blast will be chip timed by Eclectic Edge Racing. Color Blasting using non-toxic colored cornstarch will take place throughout the course. The Color Blast colors allow participants to show support for the community health...

Adapt Releases 2018 Annual Report

Monday July 1, 2019

Adapt today released its Annual Report for 2018. The report provides information about the delivery of primary care, behavioral health care, and prevention services over the past year, and highlights successes in growing a comprehensive system of care to support the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities in Douglas, Josephine, Coos and Curry...

Douglas County Residents Invited to Talk About Death and Dying

Friday June 21, 2019

Death is part of the human experience, yet conversations about death and dying are difficult and often avoided even with our closest family members and friends. Talking About Dying is a free community conversation with Fred Grewe on Thursday, June 27, at 6 PM at Roseburg City Public Library, Deer Creek Room. The program is...

SouthRiver Recognized for Continued Efforts to Improve Patient Care

Friday June 21, 2019

The national Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recognized SouthRiver Community Health Center with a 2019 Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Quality Award for continued efforts to improve patient care and health outcomes. To receive PCMH recognition, health centers must meet national standards for primary care that emphasize care coordination and on-going quality improvement. SouthRiver...

Education Program Offered on How to Stay Healthy As We Age

Thursday June 13, 2019

Compass Behavioral Health in coordination with Douglas County Senior Services is offering a new education program for Douglas County residents age 55 and older. The Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) is an evidence-based program that celebrates healthy aging and educates older adults though numerous fun and interactive lessons. In the six-session program, participants will...

Adapt Announces New Reedsport Location for Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Services

Tuesday June 11, 2019

Adapt Substance Use Treatment and Compass Behavioral Health services will now be provided at a new location in Reedsport. Douglas County Courthouse Annex 680 Fir Street, Reedsport 97467 Compass Behavioral Health services are currently available at the new Courthouse Annex location. Beginning Tuesday, June 18, Adapt Substance Use Treatment services will be available...

Adapt Prevention & Education Hosts Girls Circle Facilitator Training

Tuesday April 2, 2019

One Circle Foundation, the leading U.S. developer of gender-responsive, evidence based support programs for adolescent girls, is now registering participants to attend its two-day Girls Circle Facilitator Training workshop taking place on 6/26-6/27 at the Ford Family Foundation, 1600 NW Stewart Parkway, Roseburg. Read more about the training and how to register to attend. Read more...

SouthRiver Community Health Center Receives 2019 Humanitarian Award

Friday March 22, 2019

On March 18, 2019, the Winston-Dillard Area Chamber of Commerce recognized SouthRiver Community Health Center with the Humanitarian Award during the Chamber’s 2019 First Citizens Award Ceremony. SouthRiver was honored for excellence in promoting the health and well-being of Winston and greater Douglas county citizens. Among the many contributions made to the community, SouthRiver...

Adapt Receives Funding for Suicide Prevention Initiative

Friday March 22, 2019

The Adapt Prevention & Education Program was awarded $18,460 from the Umpqua Health Alliance Community Health Improvement Plan Funding Program to train four facilitators from Adapt and Compass Behavioral Health the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop. The two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid teaches participants to...

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Friday March 8, 2019

For the 15th year, Adapt Prevention & Education, in collaboration with the National Council on Problem Gambling, dedicates March to helping people to “have the conversation” about problem gambling. Approximately 2 million (1%) of U.S. adults are estimated to meet the criteria for compulsive or pathological gambling and another 4-6 million (2-3%) are considered problem...

Adapt Opens Transitional Housing in Grants Pass to Help Families on the Path to Recovery

Tuesday February 19, 2019

Adapt announced an initiative to help address the need for transitional housing in Grants Pass for people recovering from opioid and other substance use disorders. “The lack of safe, stable and affordable housing for those in recovery is a barrier for many members of our community,” said Dr. Gregory Brigham, Adapt CEO. “Eveningside Transitional Housing...

Art of Prevention Douglas County Youth Empowering Voice through Art

Friday February 15, 2019

Adapt’s Prevention & Education Program is proud to announce the 8th Annual Art of Prevention art contest and art show. “We’re calling all young artists in grades 4-12 to submit entries for this year’s contest,” said Cati Strempel, Prevention & Education Director. Entries will be accepted through April 5, 2019. Every year for the past...

Talking Health: Deer Creek Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Youth Residential Treatment

Thursday December 6, 2018

Ron Farley, Director of Adapt Youth & Residential Treatment Services, and Susan Jeremiah, Chief Human Resources Officer for Adapt, are interviewed on the KQEN / CHI Mercy Talking Health. The podcast is attached, and here’s the link: https://kqennewsradio.com/2018/12/04/talking-health-12-3-18/...

Adapt Releases 2017 Annual Report

Monday November 5, 2018

Adapt today released its Annual Report for 2017. The report provides information about the delivery of primary care, behavioral health care, and prevention services over the past year, and highlights successes in growing a comprehensive system of care to support the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities in Douglas, Josephine, Coos and Curry...

Local Tobacco Prevention & Education Program Moves to Douglas Public Health Network

Friday October 26, 2018

Effective 11/1/18, Douglas County’s Tobacco Prevention & Education Program (TPEP) will be carried out by Douglas Public Health Network. TPEP transitioned to Adapt in 2014 with the reorganization of public health in Douglas County. “We are grateful to have had an opportunity to sustain this work, and we look forward to working with Douglas Public...

Community Response to Mental Health Emergencies

Tuesday October 9, 2018

It is estimated that over 8,300 Douglas County residents are living with a mental health diagnosis. Although having a mental health diagnosis does not always result in a mental health emergency, Compass Behavioral Health Pre-Commitment Investigators have processed more than 13 civil commitments since January 2018—more than double the average of the previous three years—and...

SouthRiver Receives Funding to Expand Access to Substance Use & Mental Health Services

Friday September 21, 2018

SouthRiver Community Health Center has been awarded a $330,500 grant to expand access to mental health services, and substance abuse services for its health center patients. These integrated services focus on the treatment, prevention, and awareness of opioid abuse. The U.S. Health & Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) awarded over $396 million...

23rd Annual Problem Gamblers Awareness Day Organizers Encourage Oregonians to “Take a Break”

Friday September 21, 2018

On September 29, 2018, Oregon will celebrate its 23rd annual Problem Gamblers Awareness Day with a Proclamation from Governor Kate Brown and the support of the Oregon Health Authority. The commemoration of Awareness Day was started by Eugene resident, Ronda Hatefi, with the support of former Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber. Hatefi started Problem Gamblers Awareness...

The Blast for Prevention 2018

Wednesday July 11, 2018

Adapt’s Prevention & Education Program will host The Blast For Prevention Color Blasting 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The Blast will be chip timed by Eclectic Edge Racing. Color Blasting using non-toxic colored cornstarch will take place throughout the course. The Color Blast colors allow participants to show support for the community health issues that matter most to them:...

SouthRiver Receives Health Quality Leader Award

Friday May 18, 2018

The national Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recognized SouthRiver Community Health Center with a 2017 Quality Improvement Award for best overall performance among all health centers, placing in the top 30 percent of all HRSA-supported health centers that achieved the best overall clinical outcomes. SouthRiver is one of only five health centers in Oregon...

Early Registration for The Blast For Prevention

Thursday May 17, 2018

Compass Behavioral Health Adult Mental Health Services Moving

Monday April 16, 2018

Beginning Monday, April 23, 2018 Compass Behavioral Health Adult Services will be located at 621 W. Madrone Street in Roseburg. The Mercy Medical Center Annex B location will close for the move on Friday, April 20, 2018, and open again on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Madrone Street location. The Compass Behavioral Health phone...

SouthRiver Community Health Center To Host Pain Matters Community Event

Friday April 13, 2018

Communities throughout the U.S. are working to address the opioid epidemic caused by the misuse of opioids, which include pain-relieving prescription drugs like oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine and fentanyl, as well as illegal opioids like heroin. On Tuesday, May 22, 5:30pm-7:30pm, SouthRiver Community Health Center will host Pain Matters—a community event to raise awareness about effective...

Adapt Earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation

Tuesday March 20, 2018

(Roseburg, OR, March 16, 2018) CARF International announced that Adapt has been accredited for a period of three years for its Outpatient Opioid Treatment Program. This accreditation is the highest level of recognition that can be given to an organization and demonstrates substantial conformance to the CARF standards of excellence. Adapt’s Opioid Treatment Program, also known...

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Friday March 2, 2018

For the 14th year, the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling is dedicating March to helping people “have the conversation.” “Problem Gambling is a real addiction that affects roughly 1 in 37 Oregonians, yet few people are actually talking about the problem or even recognizing it as one,” said Paige Hosford, Douglas County Problem Gambling Prevention...

Adapt Announces New Brand Logo and Website

Friday January 26, 2018

Adapt, a provider of addictions treatment, mental health care and primary care services in Southern Oregon, today unveiled a new brand identity, including a new logo and website. “Our new look represents a clear visual change without losing the history and recognition of Adapt’s name that has been built over nearly 50 years of service...

Foster Care Rates Skyrocketing Amid Drug Addiction in Southern Oregon

Tuesday January 9, 2018

Months earlier, when she first discovered that she was pregnant, she knew she would have to put the baby up for adoption. Struggling with an addiction to methamphetamine and alcohol, she wasn’t in a place to care for her current three children, let alone a fourth. But she didn’t expect her baby to die. “That...

SouthRiver Community Health Center Receives National Funding to Tackle Mental Health and Fight the Opioid Overdose Crisis

Friday September 29, 2017

SouthRiver Community Health Center – a Patient Centered Primary Care Home serving the greater Winston area – was selected by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to receive funding to expand access to mental health services, and substance abuse services focusing on the treatment, prevention, and awareness of opioid abuse. Through the combination...

Douglas County Mental Health Services Provided by Adapt Under New Name

Tuesday January 31, 2017

Community Health Alliance dba Compass Behavioral Health Roseburg, OR, Jan 31, 2017. In September 2016, the Community Health Alliance (CHA) Board of Directors approved the integration of all CHA mental health programs and services with Adapt. Programs and services formerly provided under the name of the Community Health Alliance are now provided under the business...

Douglas County’s Top 10 stories of 2016

Sunday January 1, 2017

The votes have been counted for The News-Review’s annual Top 10 news stories of 2016. Topping the list is the Douglas County Library System and its issues. Making the list at No. 10 is the release of the Bureau of Land Management’s Resource Management Plan and the mixed reviews that it drew. The Top 10...

Southriver Community Health Center Receives National Award for Information Technology Improvements

Friday September 16, 2016

SouthRiver Community Health Center – a Patient Centered Primary Care Home serving the greater Winston area – was selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as one of 1,310 health centers throughout the U.S. to receive national funding to support enhancements to the clinic’s health information technology (IT). The $43,031 award...

SouthRiver Community Health Center Receives National Award to Support Quality Improvement and Leadership in Healthcare Delivery

Wednesday August 24, 2016

SouthRiver Community Health Center – a Patient Centered Primary Care Home serving the greater Winston area – was selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as one of 1,304 health centers throughout the U.S. to receive national funding to expand current quality improvement systems and infrastructure to improve primary care service...

Adapt Selected to Participate in National Community of Practice for Tobacco and Cancer Control

Monday June 27, 2016

Adapt—a regional provider of integrated behavioral health and primary care services—was selected as one of only 10 organizations nationally to participate in the Council for Behavioral Health Community of Practice for Tobacco and Cancer Control. Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the 7-month initiative brings together national experts and organizations that provide...

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