Why Race Matters Workshop Series: Last chance of the Year!
/The Why Race Matters Workshop has been designed by Greater Spokane Progress to provide a foundation for further racial equity work.
Read MoreSpokane Collaborative Meeting Materials - Oct 15, 2020
/Equity workgroups
Workgroup notes - combined
All groups - Data Collection Plan worksheet
Housing workgroup
Activity 1: Draft policy statement
BH workgroup
Partner shares
Transitions - People Who Care 2020 fundraiser
ZONe Project – Circle of Security parenting series in English & Spanish
Contact Jene Ray (ray@necommunitycenter.com) to register or with questions
Arcora – Mighty Mouth oral health kits
Aimed at organizations that serve pregnant women and mothers of young children. Kits will include a toothbrush, fluoride toothpaste, floss and messaging about the importance of dental care, DentistLink info and a little info on community water fluoridation as well.
Email Stacy Torrance (Storrance@arcorafoundation.org) if interested
Spectrum & BHT – Working with LGBTQ+ Communities Workshop
Monday, October 26th tailored for healthcare and behavioral health professionals. Monday, November 2nd tailored for those who work in education and social services. Both sessions are open to all community members and will cover similar content.
BHT – Tribal Relations Training
4 part series – Nov 5, 12, 19, and Dec 3. Open to all BHT partners
Topics include regional tribal history, Indian health care, changing the narrative, and much more
DOH – Knock Out Flu toolkit
DOH Think of It as Essential campaign launched in mid-September to promote the importance of getting a flu vaccine this year. As a supplement to the statewide campaign, the materials are available for partners to use on their communication channels.
Tribal Relations Training Series
/Check out this 4-part series on Tribal Relations collaboratively designed by the BHT Tribal Partners Leadership Council, local tribal community members, and the EWU Office of Native American Affairs.
Read MoreWorking with LGBTQ+ Communities Workshop
/Spectrum Center is facilitating this interactive workshop that will encompass language, issues, and experiences related to LGBTQ+ communities, as well as understandings of allyship and LGBTQ+ focused practices. Facilitators will challenge participants to consider how they can be active in making their communities safer for LGBTQ+ people. Discussions and activities will focus heavily on the intersecting identities and experiences that exist within LGBTQ+ communities and the best ways to interrupt exclusion.
Read MoreWhy Race Matters Workshop Series
/The Why Race Matters Workshop has been designed by Greater Spokane Progress to provide a foundation for further racial equity work.
Read MoreSpokane Collaborative Meeting Materials - September 17, 2020
/Equity workgroups
Housing workgroup - Draft policy statement
BH workgroup
Draft resource guide (updated 9/17)
Email resource guide feedback to kkreber@srhd.org
Reducing Family Violence - Budget Request for vote - passed
Partner shares
YMCA Community Cafés for Active Older Adults - Sept 22 & 29, Oct 6; virtual
Lockbox Distribution event – Oct. 9 at WCCC
CHW open position - supporting Eastern European population
Circle of Security flyer - from the Reducing Family Violence workgroup
HB1590 affordable housing levy
Sign-on letter: https://bit.ly/3ieK5L8
For questions or presentations, contact ben@slihc.org
Spokane County as a Dementia-Friendly Community
Help develop local play by completing survey by Oct 9: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZN2LM3
Partnership between Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Providence. More here.
From Johnny Edmondson at NW Harvest: I recently started working with NW Harvest as their Spokane Community Partner and would love to collaborate on food access and food justice work. Contact jedmondson77@gmail.com
BHT Releases Behavioral Health Access Report
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The report includes a regional overview: behavioral health needs, treatment, and financing, as well as focused subsections of the report provide more in-depth data on: 1) racial/ethnic disparities in behavioral health care access; 2) community behavioral health; and 3) transportation and geographic access to care.
Read MoreRequest for Proposals: Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Access Projects
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BHT is inviting proposals with the intent to support innovative approaches that work to reduce recidivism, embed an equitable approach, and improve access to behavioral health services for criminal justice involved individuals, as well as, early intervention and prevention with youth.
Read MoreEquity 101 Series - Registration & FAQ
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Better Health Together is offering an Equity 101 Series of workshops with the goal of growing a shared understanding of equity concepts and language across BHT partner organizations.
Read MoreSpokane Collaborative Meeting Materials - August 20, 2020
/Housing workgroup - Draft policy statement
BH workgroup - Draft resource pocket guide
Anti-Racism RFP - Posted 7/31
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We are releasing $1 million of our Community Resiliency Fund in a Request For Proposal process to address racism. We will prioritize awarding dollars to organizations led by and serving Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
Read MoreSpokane Collaborative Meeting Materials - July 16, 2020
/Spokane Collaborative meeting materials for July 16, 2020.
Read MoreContract Payment Policy
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Over the next three years, a Partner’s Pay-for-Reporting earnings from each of the three categories of work and will be based on a combination of selecting measures, then reporting on and meeting those measures.
March 2020: The sections “Pay-for-Reporting Payments At Risk” and “Contract Payment Schedules” have been updated to reflect new Board decisions.
Read MoreStatewide COVID-19 Support Line - Washington Listens
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Washington Listens is a new program to support anyone in Washington experiencing stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreBHT Trainings & Convenings re: Trueblood Settlement
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This week and next, BHT is offering trainings and facilitated conversations related to the Trueblood Settlement in an effort to increase awareness and access to services in our community.
Read MoreListening Sessions In Response to COVID-19
/Resources and meeting materials from the Spokane Collaborative’s Equity Project process.
Read MoreCOVID-19: What does it mean for our work?
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The BHT team is trying to be mindful of what is happening in our community and not unnecessarily burden our organizational partners during this time. We fully expect that most, if not all, of our Transformation work together will pause as you redirect your resources toward addressing the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreCoordinated Care's Telehealth Options
/Coordinated Care’s telehealth service, Teladoc, is available at no cost to their members, 24-hours a day and all Teladoc providers are in the Coordinated Care network.
Read MoreBHT COVID-19 Response
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As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, for the safety of our staff, as well as our partners and the communities we serve, Better Health Together has decided to implement the recommendation for social distancing. On Monday, March 16, the following protocols will go into effect for BHT…
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