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8 Section II Portland Observer, February 4, 1982
North-Northeast Mental Health
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< The N o rth /N o rth e a s t C om m unity M ental H ealth Center is a
comprehensive mental health agency serving the needs o f citizens in
North/N ortheast Multnomah County. As the umbrella agency fo r
mental health services in this section o f the county, we provide pre­
ventive, maintenance and rehabilitative mental health care to the
diverse c u ltu ra l groups o f this co m m u n ity, regardless o f th e ir
ability to pay.
Michael L. Benjamin, Executive Director, is charged with developing a coordinated service delivery
system that is responsive to the needs of residents of the North/Northeast area. The over all goal is to
reduce the level of emotional stress in the North/Northeast area.
Edna Mae Pittman. Board President, a long-time Northeast resident and community activist, was part
of the initial community planning effort to provide mental health services for this area.
What Services Are Provided?
24-hour emergency service fo r people in crisis.
Case management for the chronically mentally ill person.
Involuntary commitment program for persons dangerous to self, others
unable to care fo r basic needs.
Consultation and education to agencies, organizations, and th? communi-
Geriatric programs and treatment services fo r older citizens.
Com m unity housing program as an alternative to hospitalization
How Is the Center Funded?
O ur funds come fro m the fo llo w in g sources: federal, state and county
funds; private donations; and client fees.
Who Provides the Services?
Services are provided by a m ultidisciplinary sta ff o f psychiatrists, social
workers, psychologists and other mental health professionals.
Who is Eligible for Services?
Ann Grant, a Board member and strong advocate for the geriatric
program, is seen here discussing with the staff needs of older citi­
zens of N o rth /N o rth e a s t. (From le ft to right: Barbara Gaines.
Program Developer; Mark Clay, Crisis Team Leader; Dr. Ed Colbach,
Clinical Director)
A ll residents o f N o rth /N o rth e a s t (N /N E ) P o rtla n d . O ur service area
boundaries are the W illam ette and Colum bia Rivers, 82nd Avenue on the
east, and the Banfield Freeway on the south. A ll residents o f this area, re­
gardless o f race, color, creed, age or ability to pay are eligible for services.
What are the Hours?
Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 am-8 pm; Saturdays, 8:30 am-5 pm; 24-
hour Emergency Service, 7 days a week for people in crisis, phone 239-8871.
Dolores Morgan of Delaunay Mental Health Center Is seen with
staff discussing the purchase of e new residence facility which will
be the home of a Socialization Program for patients being released
from the hospital.
What is the Cost for Services?
Fees are based on a sliding scale determined by gross fam ily income and
number o f dependents. No N o rth /N o rth e a st resident w ill be refused ser­
vices because o f inability to pay.
What Other Services are Provided?
Through referrals to contract agencies, clients have access to the fo llo w ­
ing services: O u tpatien t children adn adult services; A fte rca re services;
Socialization Services; Inpatient Services; Partial Hospitalization.
Jeanne Cohen is seen interviewing a resident in crisis. Crisis ser
vice is available on a 24-hour basis.
Contract agencies include:
Center for Com m unity Mental Health, 6329 N.E. Union Ave., Portland,
OR 97211, (503) 289-1167;
Delaunay M ental Health Center, 5215 N. Lom bard St., P ortland, OR
97203,(503)285-9871;
Multnomah County Northeast Primary Care Center, 5022 N. Vancouver,
Portland, OR 97217, (503) 248-5183;
Providence Medical Center, 4805 N.E. Glisan, Portland, OR 97213, (503)
230-6133.
Mary Mobley of Conquest Center, located at 6630 N.E. Union. Is
seen retraining patients In communication skills.
theast Mental Health
310 NE Oregon St
Portland. OR