June 8, 2021 – Oregon Academy of Family Physicians, Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative

  • Audio recording

  • Betsy Boyd-Flynn and Jennifer Hendrickson (Oregon Academy of Family Physicians, bbf@oafp.org) – Community-wide approach to health including primary care providers, public health, and community based organizations is very effective in addressing urgent public health crises and supporting the general health of the community on an ongoing basis. Primary care providers are trusted by community members and can help break down barriers to vaccine adoption. The philosophy of the project is listening-based rather than presentation-style.

    • OAFP has identified physicians on the south coast who are interested in collaborating with community partners to help with vaccine adoption in the immediate future and address social determinants of health in the longer term. If you are planning an educational event OAFP may be able to help with co-hosting, co-organizing and/or logistics.

    • Feedback on this project is welcome!

  • Lualhati Anderson (South Coast Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative, lualhati.anderson@chw.coos.or.us / oregonbhi.org)

  • Community updates

    • Welcome new participants

      • Julie Griffin (Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Coast Community Health) – available MWF at Bandon office, Tu at Port Orford, Th telehealth services.

      • Ashley Taylor (Victim Services Manager Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, Ashley.taylor@tolowa.com, 707-487-9255) – Advocacy Services for Native Americans are available through the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribe.

      • Susan Smith (Family Services Program Manager, Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation).

    • Vaccines

      • Renee Menkens (Coos County Friends of Public Health) – drop-in vaccine clinics Wednesdays in June at the Coos Bay Farmer’s Market from 10am-1pm, and Sundays at 7 Devils 1-3pm. J&J, Pfizer and Moderna available.

      • Janet Choi and Erlette Upshaw (Coos Elderly Services, Janet @ 541-294-6329) – organizing drive-through vaccination events 6/15 and 7/13 (11am-3pm) at Pony Village Mall (English flyer/Spanish flyer), Blue Heron BBQ available! Powers vaccine event at the Pioneer House (6/28 11am-3pm) with Elkhorn BBQ available! A COVID vaccination info flyer is also available in English and Spanish.

      • Beth Barker-Hidalgo (Curry Homeless Coalition, 541-425-0426) – FEMA vaccine event 6/11-16 at Brookings Harbor High School, weekends 2-6pm, weekdays 3-8pm, Pfizer vaccine. On 6/21 there will be a J&J vaccine clinic at Rite Aid in Harbor 10-2p. Giveaways, food, contact Beth for more information.

    • Financial assistance (and more)

      • Laura Moore (Oregon Coast Community Action) – COVID rental assistance is available, individuals should visit www.oregonrentalassistance.org to sign up.

      • Erlette Upshaw (Coos Elderly Services, contact Janet @ 541-294-6329) – CES also has funds to assist individuals in isolation or quarantine (rent, mortgage, utilities).

      • Rachael Espy (Executive Director, The SAFE Project, respy@stopabusecoos.org) – The SAFE Project still has trauma recovery support group openings. Housing funds are available for Coos survivors through December.

    • Employment related

      • Maria Walker (WorkSource Curry, Employment Department/Brookings, maria.walker@oregon.gov, 971-701-0392) – can connect job seekers with employers and employers with job seekers. Training, resume support, other services available virtually, or via email and phone.

      • Doreen Kelly (South Coast Hospice) – Job fair for Thrift Store will be 6/11, 12-3pm. All are welcome. South Coast Hospice also has positions in the following categories: Primary Care Nurses, Part Time Social Worker, Part Time Chaplain.

      • Teri Moore (Worksource Coos, Teri.L.Moore@Oregon.gov, 971-707-1802) – unemployment extensions ending in September. Encouraging people to seek job opportunities now rather than waiting until the fall. Worksource can help!

      • Summer Gray: CTCLUSI needs many employees at their Florence casino – they’re struggling to find individuals w/ dependable transportation.

      • Annabel Taylor (Recruit HIPPO, ataylor@scbec.org) – working with in-school youth. New youth re-engagement effort to incentivize seniors who can complete credits by end of summer, will also work with them on a career path plan. Flyer will be available soon.

      • Andy Pruski (Employment Specialist, EasterSeals) – enrolling in Coos County. Trainings and stipends are available. Referral form is here.

    • General health/well being updates

      • Ariana Ryzebol (VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator, based in North Bend, serving the South Coast) – If anyone is interested in suicide prevention training (SAVE) please email Ariana.

      • Carrie Prechtel (AllCare Health) – Curry folks can join a workgroup to help with Community Health Improvement Plan initiatives: Access to Healthcare, Behavioral Health, Oral Health, Housing, Food, Youth & Seniors, or Workforce. Visit the CHIP Coalition website to learn more: https://www.currycountychip.org/

      • Jen Shafer (United Way) – Nominate a nonprofit or community organization to be celebrated! Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S5TPQJQ for our nomination form. Also, June is Pride month, check out Southern Oregon Coast Pride’s Facebook page for June events! https://www.facebook.com/socpcooscounty

      • David Ross (Americorps VISTA with Waterfall Community Health Center, dross@wfall.org) – on 6/14 Advantage Dental will be doing screenings at Waterfall Community Health in our mobile clinic. Email David for more info. Those who want a dental screening do not have to be patients.

      • From Connie Hunter (offline):