The Center Collaborative

Creative Solutions in Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice

From the Oregon Center on Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice, this series shines a light on partnerships that are moving the dial, leading to better solutions and outcomes for people who may become involved with the justice system due to experiencing behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or neurocognitive concerns.

We talk with guests representing prominent voices from government, the judicial system, public safety, healthcare, and the broader community throughout metropolitan and rural parts of Oregon.

#36 Eastern Oregon Peer Team: Taking Care of Our People After a Critical Incident

Sep 13, 2023

We have reached the end of Season 3 on the Center Collaborative. Closing out this year, we’re bringing you a fascinating discussion about how professional peers are making a difference in first responder culture in Eastern Oregon.

Peer Coordinator Sergeant Tyler Reddington, Retired Firefighter and Department Chaplain...

# 35 Deschutes County Stabilization Center: Coming From a Place of Yes

Aug 9, 2023

Holly Harris, LPC, Deschutes County Behavioral Health Director, and Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, Deschutes County Sheriff discuss:

The benefits of having a 24 hour walk-in crisis stabilization center with therapists on staff.
The stabilization center takes anyone unless there is a safety concern, and law enforcement...

#34 Certified Forensic Evaluators: Recognizing and Reporting the Many Nuances of Human Behavior

Jul 12, 2023

Dr. Andrew Orf, partner of Lithia Forensic and Consulting LCC and a certified forensic evaluator, discusses:

Oregon began the certification for forensic evaluators in 2012 for fitness to proceed evaluations, and the courts now prefer Certified Forensic Evaluators for pre-adjudication services.
The level of nuance...

#33 Douglas Co. IMPACTS Grant: Creative Funding to Meet People Where They’re At

Jun 14, 2023

Sue Goldberg, Senior Director Decision Support for Umpqua Health Alliance Coordinated Care Organization and Cheryl McDonald, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Crisis Program Director for ADAPT Integrated Health Care discuss:

IMPACTS Grant can uniquely meet people’s previously unmet needs.
Grant covers 3 full-time...

#32 CIT in Corrections: The Oregon Way

May 10, 2023

Kailee Evans, Oregon Department of Corrections Lead Correctional Counselor, Team Lead for the Peer Support Team, and CIT Coordinator for High Desert CIT, discusses:

History of the Memphis Model CIT curriculum development, and how she altered the format to fit within the corrections environment.
How the Oregon Way...