News

When the News is Sad

by Adapt Training and Development Our self-care tips typically begin with a doing word—practice this, try that – because self-care is active. But, sometimes feeling the heaviness of what is happening in the world and the suffering of people makes “doing” more difficult.  An article from CNN on why the news is making us anxious […]

Sing & Dance

by Adapt Training and Development A few weeks ago, a friend and I went to see the Broadway musical “Waitress” in Eugene. It’s very cute, but the thing that caught my attention was the curtain call (if you’re not a play person, this is right after the show ends, when the cast comes out one […]

Mobile Crisis Program Expanding

A Mobile Crisis program that has helped hundreds of people experiencing a mental health crisis in Douglas County is expanding. Adapt Integrated Health Care’s Mobile Crisis team was created through a partnership with the City of Roseburg in January 2019 and was originally funded by a federal Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program grant. Now, […]

Adapt Integrated Health Care to Serve as Community Mental Health Program Provider for Curry County

Adapt Integrated Health Care—provider of primary care, mental health care and substance use treatment in southern Oregon—announced that the organization now serves as the Community Mental Health Program for Curry County, effective January 1, 2022. Community Mental Health Programs in counties throughout Oregon are responsible for providing a system of appropriate, accessible, and effective safety net services […]

Holiday Rest and Merriment

by Adapt Training and Development Slow down. Enjoy rest and merriment. Don’t worry about what you should do this season, focus on how it should feel. Heather Bruggerman @North Ridge Farm As a person who often struggles with feeling I should be productive in my down time and on my weekends, Heather Bruggerman’s quote resonated […]

Adapt CEO, Gregory Brigham, Ph.D., Receives Innovation and Leadership in Transformation Award

Gregory Brigham, Ph.D., CEO of Adapt Integrated Health Care, was awarded the Innovation and Leadership in Transformation Award by the Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA). The award was presented during the OPCA Annual Awards of Excellence meeting in September. The notable award recognizes Dr. Brigham for his commitment to expanding access to care for low income […]

Overcome Overthinking

by Adapt Training and Development Many of us in the helping field can relate to being over-thinkers—and this can take a toll on our sleep, our health, and our mental well-being. If you also struggle with over-thinking, a recent article by Rachel Sylvester in Real Simple magazine offers the following tips: Try to reframe your […]

Mental Health: Raising Awareness, Reducing Stigma

September marks the 31st annual National Recovery Month. SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) describes this event as an effort to “educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives.” An estimate 8.9 million Americans are […]