Community Counseling Solutions

08/20/2025

Led by Bob McConnell and Melissa Britton, New Roads is a CCS residential program supporting young adults (ages 17½–24) living with mental illness as they work toward greater independence.

Through a mix of residential care, therapy, peer support, life skills training, and community connection, this program helps participants build confidence, achieve personal goals, and transition to more independent living.

From graduating high school to landing jobs, every journey is unique, and every step forward is a success worth celebrating!

08/18/2025

Our thoughts can shape our reality. Start the week off nurturing kindness, hope, and resilience from the inside out.

08/15/2025

You’re Invited!

Join us this September for two important events focused on opioid use in our communities:

September 10 (Virtual)
A free webinar to learn more about Opioid Use Disorder and its impact.
Register using the QR code in the flyer.

September 19 (In-Person)
Join us at Hamley’s in Pendleton to learn how opioid use is affecting your community.
Work with others to develop real solutions to improve care.
Location: 8 SE Court Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801
Register with the QR code for the in-person session.

These events are free and open to the public.
Let’s work together to create healthier, stronger communities 🩵

08/14/2025

CCS is at the Grant County Fair in John Day this week! Our Prevention, BHRN, and Health Department teams are here, ready to share resources, answer questions, and maybe sneak in a corndog or two 🌭😄

Stop by our booths to learn more about the services we offer and meet the passionate folks behind the work!

08/11/2025

Timmy Clark, one of our awesome Certified Recovery Mentors, was recently honored with a Hometown Hero Award at the Oregon Recovers Summit!

With lived experience and a deep commitment to the recovery community, Timmy has spent over a decade walking alongside others on their journey toward healing and hope. This recognition is so well deserved!

Thank you, Timmy, for your dedication, heart, and the impact you’ve made in so many lives.

08/07/2025

Our incredible COO, Matt Bergstrom, spent his birthday morning giving a tour to the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) of a space that will soon be transformed into something truly special: our new STAR Program that's designed to support youth ages 6–12 in our community.

Help us wish Matt a happy birthday and join us in celebrating this exciting step toward expanding support for our youngest community members!

08/04/2025

We are proud to announce Samantha Gomez as REACH’s Employee of the Month for July!

Samantha has distinguished herself as a calm, collected, and dependable presence on the floor. Whether stepping in to cover shifts or attending to client needs, Sam consistently approaches her work with a steady demeanor that puts both clients and staff at ease. Her reliability, professionalism, and quiet leadership make her an invaluable part of the REACH team ❤️

07/30/2025

Big News from Columbia River Ranch!

Please join us in celebrating Jayme Pettibone, Administrator at Columbia River Ranch, for her incredible work and dedication to mental health and equine-assisted psychotherapy.

Jayme has been actively supporting the equine program at Lakeview Heights, and her time in the barn has sparked a powerful vision for the future. We're thrilled to announce that horses are coming to Columbia River Ranch...a huge step in expanding our equine-assisted psychotherapy program across Morrow County.

Jayme is also pursuing her master’s degree and is on track to graduate soon, which will allow her to provide EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) model services to CCS clients.

Her passion, leadership, and heart for both mental health and horses are making a real difference in the lives of our clients and communities. We can’t wait to see what’s next!

07/29/2025

07/25/2025

Helping people is what we do—and hearing feedback like this reminds us why we do it ❤️

07/21/2025

Not every business plan is a winner, but our counselors are.