OBHC Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday Hours

In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday, Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare's (OBHC) administration offices and Highland Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 16 with regular business hours.

Crisis response services remain available 24 hours a day throughout the holiday by calling toll-free 1+(800) 852-2923, and are also available via TTY at (509) 826-2113, or by texting HOME to 741741.

Shove House will remain operational throughout the holiday. 

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The time is always right to do what is right."

--- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.---

New Year's Holiday Hours

In observance of the 2024 New Year holiday, Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare's administration (OBHC) offices and Highland Center will be closed on New Year's Day, Monday, January 1. Offices will reopen on Tuesday January 2 with regular business hours.

Crisis response services remain available 24 hours a day throughout the holiday by calling toll-free 1+(800) 852-2923, and are also available via TTY at (509) 826-2113, or by texting HOME to 741741.

Shove House will remain operational throughout the holiday. 

On behalf of the OBHC Board of Directors and staff, we wish you a safe and happy New Year.

Christmas Holiday Hours

In observance of the Christmas holiday, Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare's administration (OBHC) offices and Highland Center will close at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 22 and will be closed on Christmas Day, December 25. Offices will reopen on Tuesday December 26 with regular business hours.

Crisis response services remain available 24 hours a day throughout the holiday by calling toll-free 1+(800) 852-2923, and are also available via TTY at (509) 826-2113, or by texting HOME to 741741.

Shove House will remain operational throughout the holiday. 

On behalf of the OBHC Board of Directors and staff, we wish you peace, love and laughter, today and throughout the year.

Veterans Day Holiday Hours

In observance of the Veterans Day holiday, Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare Administration offices and Highland Center will be closed on Friday, November 10, and will reopen on Monday, November 13 with regular business hours.

Crisis response services remain available 24 hours a day throughout the holiday by calling toll-free 1+(800) 852-2923, and are also available via TTY at (509) 826-2113, or by texting HOME to 741741.

Shove House will remain operational throughout the holiday. 

With gratitude, honor, and respect to the men and women who serve, and have served, from the Board and Staff of Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare.

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Join us at The Road to Recovery

Bring your family and friends to help celebrate National Recovery Month at The Road to Recovery, a free, fun event from 4-7pm on Friday, September 22 at Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare. It’s a great way to spend the last day of summer, with games, prizes, a dunk tank, special presentations, and more.

We hope to see you there!

OBHC Receives Molina Sponsorship for Color Walk

OBHC Receives Molina Color Walk Sponsorship

OMAK—Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare (OBHC) was honored to learn Molina Healthcare of Washington (“Molina”) has contributed $2,500 as a sponsor of the third annual Mental Health Month Color Walk, coming up on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 9:30-2:00 p.m. at the Omak Eastside Park Fitness Trail. 

“Molina is one of our valued partners in providing behavioral health services to the residents of Okanogan County,” said OBHC’s Chief Executive Officer David McClay.  “Their contribution to the Color Walk helps us keep the event free for anyone who wants to come and join in the fun.”

Presented by Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare in collaboration with FYRE (Foundation for Youth Resiliency and Engagement), the Mental Health Month Color Walk is designed to increase awareness of, and reduce stigma and misconceptions about, mental health and substance use disorders.  The event lets participants experience the positive impacts of exercise on mental well-being, and helps them become more familiar with the other factors that influence both mental and physical health.

These factors, also known as “social determinants of health,” include income, education, environment, access to health services, homelessness, nutrition, and other circumstances.

Participants in the event walk around the fitness trail while getting doused with brightly-colored, non-toxic powders.  Organizations providing services that help address the social determinants of health have booths/displays at the event, and provide games, activities, raffles and more for folks to enjoy before and after their walks.  The event includes music, a cakewalk, Best Costume and Best Umbrella contests with cash prizes, and more.

Visit www.okbhc.org/colorwalk to register or find information about sponsorship opportunities.

More information is also available by contacting cbranch@okbhc.org or by calling (509) 826-8580.

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About Molina Healthcare of Washington

Molina Healthcare of Washington has been providing government-funded health care for over 20 years. The Company serves members through Medicaid, Medicare and the Health Benefit Exchange programs throughout Washington. Additionally, Molina Healthcare of Washington operates a primary care clinic in Everett (MyHealth Everett) and a mobile health unit (MyHealth Mobile) in the Spokane area. Through its locally operated health plans, Molina Healthcare, Inc., a FORTUNE 500 company, provides managed healthcare services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs and through the state insurance marketplaces. Molina Healthcare served approximately 5.3 million members as of December 31, 2022, located across 19 states.  For more information about Molina Healthcare of Washington, visit MolinaHealthcare.com.

CFNCW Awards OBHC $10k Grant for Telehealth

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CFNCW Awards OBHC $10k Grant for Telehealth

OMAK, WA --- Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare (OBHC) has been awarded $10,000 by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington (CFNCW) to assist in developing two “Zoom Rooms” that provide enhanced telehealth experiences for OBHC behavioral health clients and providers. 

“Covid-19 advanced acceptance of telehealth as a viable means of providing behavioral health services,” explained OBHC’s Chief Clinical Officer Quinn Lontz.  “By developing rooms specifically designed to provide human-scale telehealth counseling experiences, we are not only improving the quality of those experiences, we are expanding availability to those unable to access in-person services, and helping meet the growing demand for behavioral health care.”

The rooms are specially equipped to overcome conditions that can limit telehealth efficacy.  In addition to comfortable furnishings and calm, soothing lighting that minimizes shadows, the rooms are outfitted with large high-definition monitors, high resolution cameras, and good quality audio to more closely mimic the conditions of in-person interactions.  Such enhancements, controlled by a simple table interface, make it easier for the therapist to detect important non-verbal cues such as body language, micro-expressions, words, hesitations, tone and emphasis that communicate important information. 

“We are very grateful to CFNCW and their donors for helping fund this project,” said OBHC’s Chief Executive Officer David McClay, “and especially appreciate their support for behavioral health care in our community.”

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About the Community Foundation of North Central Washington

The Community Foundation of North Central Washington (CFNCW) is a philanthropic organization whose mission is “To grow, protect, and connect charitable gifts in support of strong communities.”  The organization and its donors help raise awareness of and support for a wide variety of charitable causes in Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan Counties.  Their various programs, fundraisers, and grants support scholarships, arts and culture, wildlife, and a variety of community programs and needs.  Learn more at www.cfncw.org.

About Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare

Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare (OBHC) provides holistic behavioral health services that promote wellness and sustain recovery. A nonprofit organization, it is the largest and most comprehensive provider of behavioral health services in Okanogan County. Their professional, caring and compassionate staff members provide culturally relevant, 24/7 crisis response; mental and behavioral health counseling; substance/opioid use disorders prevention, treatment and recovery support; therapeutic court services; and information about/referral to developmental disability programs for community members.  They accept Medicaid, Medicare, insurance and private pay.  No one is ever turned away due to an inability to pay.  Learn more at www.okbhc.org.  Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/okbhc or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/okanogan_behavioral_healthcare.