Behavioral Health Supervision Funding Opportunity: Year 1 Summary

Behavioral Health Supervision Funding Opportunity: Year 1 Summary

We released funding to support provider organizations with SUD and master’s level behavioral health staff with supervision so that the staff can gain critical licensure and to build capacity for supervision in our region. Here’s how our first year went..

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Smile Survey participation supports Spokane County children’s oral health!

 Smile Survey participation supports Spokane County children’s oral health!

The 2023 Smile Survey is making significant progress across the state. So far, thanks to the partnership of school districts, the survey has reached 55% of schools randomly selected for the sample. In Spokane County, the Smile Spokane Collaborative is seeking connections to selected schools to support participation in the Smile Survey.

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COVID Housing Project helps over 260 households find stability in unprecedented times

COVID Housing Project helps over 260 households find stability in unprecedented times

In 2021, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars to cities to provide housing and utility assistance to citizens financially impacted by COVID. As we conclude this work and step back to view the larger picture, we can see how essential these supports are in times of crisis to impacted populations.

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Telehealth virtual appointment pilot offers equitable care to students

Telehealth virtual appointment pilot offers equitable care to students

Telehealth virtual appointments allow students to see a physician on-site at school with their school nurse there to assist in taking measurements and administering medication. These appointments help make accessing care more equitable, especially for parents who struggle finding the time or transportation to take their children to receive care.

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Behavioral Health Supervision Support Funding

Behavioral Health Supervision Support Funding

February 2023 Update: The Behavioral Health Forum has allocated an additional $150,000 to support behavioral health supervision. Click for full information, including eligibility details and the application link.
We've released a funding application to support partner organizations with SUD and master’s level behavioral health supervision so that staff can gain critical licensure & build capacity for supervision in our region. Funding awards of up to $10,000 per partner are available until the $150,000 available is expended.

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