Three Years of Impact for the Behavioral Health Forum

Three Years of Impact for the Behavioral Health Forum

The BHT Behavioral Health Forum is a group of behavioral health provider organizations and educational institutions that has met regularly since 2021 to collaborate on solutions to behavioral health workforce challenges. In 2022, the group became a self-governing body and began using participatory decision-making practices to allocate $1.2M to initiatives that support the behavioral health workforce. As of November 2024, all funds have been allocated and we are celebrating the group’s successes by highlighting the impact the group has had in our region!

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Community Health Worker Training Program Makes Significant Strides in 2024

Community Health Worker Training Program Makes Significant Strides in 2024

BHT is honored to be a part of the national movement to recognize the important work CHWs do every day and the difference they make in their communities. HRSA has published a summary of the accomplishments of the CHW Training Program nationally during the Academic Year 2022 – 2023.

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Honoring National Native American Heritage Month

Honoring National Native American Heritage Month

At BHT, we share a commitment to Indigenous communities as we address the unique health challenges they face, which are deeply rooted in historical inequities and ongoing systemic barriers. We support Native-led and Native-serving organizations through both funding opportunities and our Tribal Partners Collaborative, which seeks to bring together community leaders to address Native health.

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We are Grateful for YOU!

We are Grateful for YOU!

As we enter the season for reflection and gratitude, we want to pause and acknowledge the incredible community that surrounds us at Better Health Together. This year, we are especially grateful for the partnerships, collaborations, and unwavering support that have helped us continue to grow, connect, and make a meaningful impact in eastern Washington.

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Celebrating 7 years of Impact with the Spokane Collaborative

Celebrating 7 years of Impact with the Spokane Collaborative

This week we had our final meeting of the Spokane Collaborative, as the program’s funding has been discontinued in 2025. Though there is some sadness in change and endings, we took some time this week to celebrate the milestones and success with both past and present collaborative members.

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Funding a Healthier Future: How Grant Funding is Empowering Innovative Healthcare Projects in Rural Eastern Washington Schools

Funding a Healthier Future: How Grant Funding is Empowering Innovative Healthcare Projects in Rural Eastern Washington Schools

Better Health Together is pleased to announce the recipients of rural school-based healthcare awards and how they have used their funding to implement innovative school-based healthcare projects and address health-related social needs for students throughout Eastern Washington.

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Funding Opportunity: Flexible Workforce Support Funding

Funding Opportunity: Flexible Workforce Support Funding

The Better Health Together Behavioral Health Forum approved $45,000 of funding to offset lost billable hours. These dollars provide direct payments to member organizations to replace income lost when staff members are engaged in training that prevents them from billing for their time.

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We Stand with our Community ~ Nos Solidarizamos con Nuestra Comunidad ~ Kemij jutak ippen Jukjuk in bed in ad 

We Stand with our Community ~ Nos Solidarizamos con Nuestra Comunidad  ~ Kemij jutak ippen Jukjuk in bed in ad 

Over the past week, we have taken some time as a Board and staff to pause, share our emotions, and reconnect with one another. We start this week with a steadfast commitment to do all we can to ensure that every person in our community has access to the resources they need to be healthy and safe.

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Creating Regional Impact With Grant-Writing Stipends

Creating Regional Impact With Grant-Writing Stipends

At the heart of many community-based initiatives lies the need for reliable funding, and securing those resources often requires a strong grant-writing strategy. Recognizing this critical need, we launched an initiative designed to directly support organizations in their pursuit of additional funding. As part of our ongoing commitment to building capacity within the community, we allocated up to $220,000 for Grant-Writing Stipends in 2024. These stipends were available to organizations seeking technical assistance in grant writing, empowering them to work with a grant-writing consultant of their choice.

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Meet Quinna - A Community Health Worker

Meet Quinna - A Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker Awareness Week was held from August 26th to 30th. We’re excited to keep highlighting eastern Washington community health workers all year long! Discover more about these incredible individuals who are making a real difference through their dedication, compassion, and relentless commitment to enhancing community health.

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Open Enrollment is Coming in November! Low-Cost Health Insurance Options are Available for You.

Open Enrollment is Coming in November! Low-Cost Health Insurance Options are Available for You.

Open Enrollment takes place November 1 – January 15, 2024. During this time, you can explore the various health insurance options that are available to you. It’s a time to evaluate your current healthcare needs and choose a plan that best suits your lifestyle and budget.

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Conoce a Ve - Un Trabajador de Salud Comunitaria / Meet Ve - A Community Health Worker

Conoce a Ve - Un Trabajador de Salud Comunitaria / Meet Ve - A Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker Awareness Week was held from August 26th to 30th. We’re excited to keep highlighting community health workers from eastern Washington! Discover more about these incredible individuals who are making a real difference through their dedication, compassion, and relentless commitment to enhancing community health.

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Introducing the Community Care Hub and our Social Care Network 1.0

Introducing the Community Care Hub and our Social Care Network 1.0

It’s true! It’s having access to safe and affordable housing to come home to, the access and affordability of healthy food, the community who supports you, and so much more. Our mission at BHT is to improve the health of our region and support the growth of a network of community-based organizations, behavioral health specialists, and healthcare centers that support community needs.  

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Exciting Updates and New Opportunities for the HRSA Community Health Worker Training Program

Exciting Updates and New Opportunities for the HRSA Community Health Worker Training Program

In the first week of September, we had a formal walkthrough with a delegation of Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) representatives from DC around our Community Health Worker (CHW) initiatives, including our training and apprenticeship programs and our Eastern Wa CHW Network. Read on to learn more about exciting updates and new opportunities taking place!

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Meet Molly - A Community Health Worker

Meet Molly - A Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker Awareness Week was held from August 26th to 30th. We’re excited to keep highlighting community health workers from eastern Washington! Discover more about these incredible individuals who are making a real difference through their dedication, compassion, and relentless commitment to enhancing community health.

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