InterCommunity Health Network

Since 2022, InterCommunity Health Network CCO (IHN-CCO) has been a pivotal partner in advancing our behavioral health initiatives. This collaboration has enhanced our capacity to serve the community and develop skilled professionals.

In 2022, IHN-CCO awarded us $250,000 to support 11 clinician-level participants. As our waitlist grew, IHN-CCO furthered our partnership in 2023 by providing an additional $352,650. This funding supported 5 bachelor-level participants, 9 master-level participants, and 3 internship participants. Additionally, it included $25,000 designated for our Certified Alcohol and Drug Counseling Apprenticeship Program, aimed at expanding access to supportive services for apprentices through the State Apprenticeship Expansion Equity and Innovation Program.

The success of our partnership led to a third round of funding in 2024, totaling $373,750. This funding is allocated to support 5 bachelor-level participants, 10 master-level participants, 10 licensed clinicians focused on professional development through specialty training credentials
and 3 internship participants.

Since the inception of our collaboration with IHN-CCO, we have been graciously awarded a total of $976,400. This substantial investment underscores their commitment to enhancing community mental health and fostering professional growth in the behavioral health sector.

We want to highlight this remarkable partnership with InterCommunity Health Network CCO by recognizing them as our primary behavioral health partner and funder. Their support has been instrumental to Northwest Oregon Works and the Northwest Pathways Behavioral Health
Upskilling Program.

Our team has diligently collaborated with two exceptional members of the IHN-CCO team: Todd Jeter and Karen Weiner. Both individuals have been strong advocates for these programs and have played an integral role in transforming the lives of nearly 100 participants through direct funding of IHN programs and their efforts in providing Northwest Oregon Works with additional leveraged funds that provide our behavioral health apprentice participants with greater access to supportive services throughout their apprenticeship journey.