Spokane 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 MoreEquity Workgroup Contacts list
/Workgroup Contacts list - updated Mar 2021
Note that there is one tab for each workgroup
Spokane 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
HCA 2020 Learning Symposium
/The Washington Health Care Authority and Washington’s Accountable Communities of Health are pleased to announce their 2020 Learning Symposium: Community Health Through an Equity Lens. This year’s event will be virtual, with all sessions taking place via Zoom.
Read MoreBHT 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 MoreHealthy Kids Together - Back to School Flyers
/Your child may be eligible for WA Apple Health for Kids free or low-cost coverage (with a low premium) if your income is at or below the Medicaid standard.
Please call our Navigators today for assistance 509-340-9008! Appointments can be made with an insurance navigator and interpreter if needed.
Read MoreBHT Invests in Broadband Feasibility Studies
/At the September meeting, the BHT Board of Directors approved an allocation of up to $207,000 in funding from Integrated Managed Care (IMC) dollars to support the Washington State Broadband Office's Feasibility and Grant Maximization Initiative.
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 MoreSuicide Prevention Resources
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In observance of Suicide Prevention Month, BHT encourages Washingtonians to #BeThere — to help prevent suicide. Being there by being present, supportive, and strong for those who may be going through a difficult time.
Read MoreWhole Child Health Collaborative & Hoopfest Partnership
/The Whole Child Health Collaborative (WCHC) is a workgroup within the Tribal Partners Leadership Council (TPLC) that is focused on engaging youth and families in prevention initiatives that include cultural, learning, and physical activities to nurture mind, body, and spirit.
Read MoreBH Forum resources - Aug 2020
/August Topic: Behavioral Health Access report release & planning next steps for our region
Read MoreNEW! Special Enrollment Period Aug 17-Sep 30
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The Health Benefit Exchange has announced a second Special Enrollment Period, from August 17-September 30.
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.
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