Rural Mental Health Integration Initiative
Poor mental health is a major public health issue, affecting millions of people in their pursuit to lead optimal emotional, social, and professional lives. Depression alone can worsen other medical conditions, often doubling over-all healthcare costs, and result in a staggering loss of productivity at work and in the home. In underserved rural areas in Washington and Alaska, a severe shortage of mental health providers compounds these problems.
The AIMS Center is partnering with Premera to support up to 30 clinics in rural Washington and Alaska to implement Collaborative Care. Selected clinics will receive up to $245,000 over 15 months to defray participation costs.
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Participating Cohorts
Congratulations to the primary care clinics selected to participate in the first two cohorts of the Rural Mental Health Integration Initiative! The following clinics are committed to implementing high quality, evidence-based integrated care in their rural communities:
Cohort 1
- Confluence Health | Omak, WA
- Coulee Medical Center | Grand Coulee, WA
- Jefferson Healthcare - Sheridan | Port Townsend, WA
- Dena'ina Wellness Center | Kenai, AK
- Kittitas Valley Healthcare | Cle Elum, WA
- NEW Health - Colville Community Health Center | Colville, WA
- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center | Friday Harbor, WA
- Petersburg Medical Center | Petersburg, AK
- Sunshine Community Health Center | Talkeetna, AK
Cohort 2
- Family Health Centers | Brewster, WA
- Interior Alaska Medical Clinic | Delta Junction, AK
- Klickitat Valley Health | Goldendale, WA
- Maniilaq Health Center | Kotzebue, AK
- Mason Health Clinic | Shelton, WA
- Mid-Valley Clinic | Omak, WA
- North Olympic Healthcare Network | Port Angeles, WA
- Palouse Medical | Pullman, WA
Cohort 3
- CHAS Health North County Clinic | Deer Park, WA
- Kittitas Valley Healthcare Family Medicine: Ellensburg | Ellensburg, WA
- Lincoln Hospital: Davenport | Davenport, WA
- Newport Hospital Health Center | Newport, Washington
- NorthShore Medical Group: White Salmon | White Salmon, WA
- Olympic Medical Physicians | Port Angeles, WA