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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.

Jan 12, 2022

Dr. Ericia Leeper and Dr. Andrea Avila, Psychologists and Certified Forensic Evaluators, discuss:

  • How Psychiatric Advanced Directives, or as they are known in Oregon, Declarations of Mental Health Treatment (DMHTs) can direct treatment when a person is within a crisis;
  • DMHTs communicate in writing what treatment works...


Jan 5, 2022

In this short episode, host, Chris Thomas, talks about the highlights of Season 1, as well as announces the beginning of Season 2. 

Season 2 kicks off with Episode #20 Uplifting Voice and Choice with Psychiatric Advanced Directives with Dr. Ericia Leeper and Dr. Andrea Avila, Psychologists and Certified Forensic...