COMMENTARY RECORDS
Wallowa County Chieftain
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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Holistic health services builds strong communities
O
regon has both vibrant
urban centers and remote
rural communities.
Regardless of our demography or
geography, we share a common
challenge: Providing access to
quality behavioral health services
for the thousands of Oregonians
who need them.
A recent report released by
Mental Health America ranked
Oregon among the worst states
when it comes to the prevalence
of mental illness and access to
care. The “good” news, if it can
be called that, is that our rank has
slightly improved. Oregon was in
49th place in 2017 and moved to
44th in 2018.
What prompted this change?
An obvious answer is funding the
12 Certifi ed Community Behav-
ioral Health Clinics in Oregon, one
of which is housed here in Wal-
lowa County.
The 2014 bipartisan Excellence
in Mental Health Act established
CCBHC demonstration projects
in eight states, including Oregon.
Since launching in 2017, Oregon
has leveraged new funding to dra-
matically improve access to com-
munity-based addiction and men-
tal health care, particularly opioid
addiction services.
CCBHCs in Oregon have hired
new addiction-focused clinicians,
expanded medication-assisted
treatment and other addiction ser-
vices, and reduced patient wait
times. However, without imme-
FOR THE RECORD
APRIL 1
3:45 a.m. – 911 noise com-
plaint in Enterprise.
12:12 p.m. – Report of
fraud in rural Joseph.
5:24 p.m. – 911 reporting
GUEST
COLUMN
Chantay Jett
diate congressional action, the
CCBHC demonstration funding is
set to expire on March 31, 2019,
and Oregonians’ access to these
lifesaving treatments could be lost.
The infusion of federal funding
has been transformative for Wal-
lowa Valley Center for Wellness in
the rural community of Enterprise.
We have doubled the number of
people we are able to serve, a sig-
nifi cant accomplishment with pro-
found ripple effects. By integrat-
ing primary care with behavioral
health care, we are treating the
entire person with comprehensive
and high-quality preventative care.
This high level of care is currently
being provided through co-loca-
tion with Winding Waters Clinic at
two different locations and through
partnerships with other local pri-
mary care providers.
For example, when some-
one comes into our clinic experi-
encing a mental health crisis, one
of the fi rst things we do is check
for decayed teeth or a urinary
tract infection. Both are common
among people with persistent men-
tal illness and dramatically exac-
erbate the distress of the patient.
cows out in rural Enterprise.
APRIL 2
12:23 p.m. – Death investi-
gation in rural Enterprise.
3:50 p.m. – Report of fraud
in rural Lostine.
4:54 p.m. – Report of a traf-
fi c crash in rural Wallowa, non
injury.
When we address the physical
Before receiving CCBHC fund- tainly have to reduce expenses and
cut essential services. We simply
health symptoms quickly, it has
ing, in addition to overcoming
cannot let this happen, in Wallowa
an immediate settling effect on
the stigma of seeking care, many
County or in the communities
the patient, which in turn makes
veterans had to travel at least
served by the other
them more likely
11 CCBHCs across
to engage in much-
the state.
needed mental
‘WALLOWA COUNTY IS HOME TO
That’s why we
health treatment.
A HIGH NUMBER OF VETERANS,
are urging Sens. Jeff
Another place
Merkley and Ron
we’ve seen impact
MORE THAN THE NATIONAL
Wyden and Reps.
is in our criminal
AVERAGE. WHILE MANY ARE
Suzanne Bonamici,
justice system. Too
Greg Walden, Earl
many people with
ATTRACTED BY THE SECLUSION
Blumenauer, Peter
substance use disor-
DeFazio and Kurt
ders and mental ill-
IT OFFERS, THE OPPORTUNITY
Schrader to support
nesses end up in jail
TO GET AWAY FROM EVERYTHING
immediate passage
with limited access
of the Excellence in
to quality treatment.
MAY NOT BE A HEALTHY OPTION
Mental Health and
Thanks to this fund-
ing, mental health
FOR VETERANS STRUGGLING WITH Addiction Treat-
ment Expansion Act,
providers and law
AN ADDICTION OR EXPERIENCING
which would ensure
enforcement offi cers
that Oregon does not
can work together
A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS.’
abandon the prog-
to respond to a cri-
ress made expanding
sis call and connect
mental health and addiction care
individuals to services in the com- two hours to receive treatment.
by extending current CCBHCs’
munity as an alternative to locking With additional funding, we have
activities for one more year. We
them up.
increased the number of veterans
have come too far and made too
For a small community like
served tenfold. We are collaborat-
many important and hard-fought
ours with only four police offi cers, ing with the Department of Veter-
gains to turn back now.
the results are substantial.
ans Affairs to offer post-traumatic
If you have any questions
Wallowa County is home to
stress disorder support groups and
please contact our Public Rela-
a high number of veterans, more
tele-health services to enable vet-
tions Department at 541-426-4524
than the national average. While
erans to receive care from their
ex 1031
many are attracted by the seclusion homes.
Chantay Jett is the executive
Oregon offers, the opportunity to
But all these services are at risk
director for Wallowa Valley Cen-
get away from everything may
and the people whose lives have
ter for Wellness. Joel Fish, Enter-
not be a healthy option for veter-
been changed because of them
prise Chief of Police, is a 27-year
ans struggling with an addiction
are also at risk if CCBHC fund-
police veteran, formerly of Hick-
or experiencing a mental health
ing expires on March 31. Without
crisis.
this funding, our center would cer- ory, North Carolina.
APRIL 3
1:47 p.m. – Report of
harassment in Imnaha.
3:24 p.m. – Report of bad
check for hay in rural Joseph.
4:29 p.m. – Theft reported
in Enterprise.
8:57 p.m. – Noise com-
plaint call in Enterprise.
T HE B OOKLOFT
APRIL 4
9:30 a.m. – Two males
smoking marijuana in public
in Enterprise.
11:55 a.m. – Enterprise
Police Dept. arrested Alejan-
dro J. Nunez, 39, of Enterprise
for a Morrow County Parole
and Probation Detainer. He
was transported to Umatilla
County Jail.
2:24 p.m. – Wallowa County
Sheriff ’s Offi ce arrested Ryan
E. Coles, 39, of Wallowa for
Animal Abuse 1 and Nicholle
M. Coles, 45, of Wallowa for
Animal Abuse 1. Both parties
were transported to Umatilla
County Jail.
Assault IV. He was transported
to Umatilla County Jail.
8:06 p.m. – 911 call report-
ing possible intoxicated driver
in Joseph.
APRIL 5
5:07 p.m. – Oregon State
Police arrested Vernon Nye,
41, of Imnaha for a Wal-
lowa County Warrant. Orig-
inal charge Driving Under
Infl uence Alcohol, Recklessly
Endangering Another Person,
APRIL 6
8:46 a.m. – 911 report of a
vehicle fi re in Enterprise.
6:54 p.m. – Report of pos-
sible animal abuse in rural
Enterprise.
9:33 p.m. – Report of crimi-
nal mischief in Enterprise.
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Grace Lutheran
Church
502 W. 2nd Street • Wallowa
541-398-2509
409 West Main -Enterprise
Worship at 11 a.m.
Mid-week
Bible Study 7 p.m.
St. Katherine’s
Catholic Church
Fr. Thomas Puduppulliparamban
301 E. Garfield Enterprise
Mass Schedule
Sundays:
St. Pius X, Wallowa - 8:00 am
St. Katherine of Siena, Enterprise 10:30am
Saturdays:
St Katherine of Siena, Enterprise 5:30am
Weekday:
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APRIL 7
12:47 p.m. — Gerritt James
Johnson, 26, of Enterprise was
arrested by Clackamas County
Jail on a Parole Detainer for
Delivery of Meth.
6:52 p.m. – Report of
telephonic harassment in
Enterprise.
APRIL 8
3:47 a.m. – Theft reported
from Wallowa.
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CLUES ACROSS
1. Shoemaking tools
5. Picks
9. Hearth residue
12. Stylish
13. “. . . maids all in ____”
14. Brewed beverage
15. Slit
16. They no longer work
18. Stroke, as a guitar
20. Trucker’s vehicle
21. Batting ploy
23. Trends
27. Raises, in poker
30. Chimney residue
32. Pride member
33. Unlock again
35. Schedule
37. Festive event
38. Norway’s capital
40. Lid
41. Just manages to earn
42. Spread frosting on
44. Sour
47. Wash lightly
51. Put up with
55. Traffic barrier
56. Respectful fear
57. Staff
58. Sermon topic
59. Receive
60. Now’s partner
61. Charlie Brown’s word
CLUES DOWN
1. Biblical book
2. Hone
3. Fraud
4. Scour
5. Rower’s blade
6. Magician’s word
7. Carry
8. Do the butterfly
9. Had a pizza
10. Visit
11. Holds
17. Winchester, for one
19. Ponder
22. “____, Nanette”
24. “It ____ Me Babe”
25. Stupid person
26. Break in two
27. Compel
28. Mountaintop
29. Exclusive
31. Bath powder
34. Glue
36. Attendee
39. Child minder
43. Kitchen gadget
45. Overhead curve
46. Hard to find
48. PBS science series
49. Temper tantrum
50. Wiggly sea creatures
51. “Catch me” game
52. Feel indebted to
53. Gave permission to
54. Flock female
Joseph United
Methodist Church
Summit Church
3rd & Lake St. • Joseph
Pastor Cherie Dearth
Phone: 541-432-3102
Sunday Worship Service
10:00 am
Gospel Centered Community
Service time: 10:30 am
Cloverleaf Hall in Enterprise
541-426-2150
Interim Pastor: Rich Hagenbaugh
JosephUMC.org
www.summitchurchoregon.org
Enterprise
Christian Church
Christ Covenant
Church
85035 Joseph Hwy • (541) 426-3449
Pastor Terry Tollefson
Worship at 9 a.m.
Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship at 6 p.m.
(nursery at A.M. services)
Family Prayer: 9:30 AM
Sunday School: 10 AM
Worship Service: 11 AM
“Loving God & One Another”
David Bruce, Sr. - Minister
723 College Street
Lostine
Cowhide!
Lostine
Presbyterian Church
Enterprise Community
Congregational Church
Boots
Discussion Group 9:30 AM
Worship Service 11:00 AM
The Big Brown Church
Bags
Childrens program during service
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541.398.0597
Hwy 82, Lostine
Stephen Kliewer, Minister
Wallowa
Assembly
of God
702 West Hwy 82
Wallowa, Oregon
541-886-8445
Sunday School • 9:am
Worship Service • 10:am
Pastor Tim Barton
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Sabbath School 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
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