Columbia Community Mental Health

03/16/2026

CCMH is hosting a community Blood Drive this Friday.

The Bloodworks Northwest Bloodmobile will be at CCMH Creekside on Friday, March 20 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and we invite staff, community members, friends, and family to participate.

Blood donations help patients across the Pacific Northwest who are battling cancer, recovering from surgery, or facing medical emergencies. One donation can make a meaningful difference for someone in our community.

Appointments are available throughout the day.

Sign up here:
https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/97933

Special promotion: Anyone who donates blood between March 15 and March 21 will receive double entries for a chance to win a trip to Maui through Bloodworks Northwest. Donors must be 18+ and complete the post-donation entry form at www.bloodworksnw.org/win

Thank you for supporting local patients and strengthening our community.



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03/15/2026

It’s Pi Day.

Mental health is not one-size-fits-all. Every person’s journey is unique and every story matters.

Care should meet people where they are.

Whether you’re celebrating with pie or simply enjoying the day, remember: support is always within reach.



CCMH is an equal opportunity employer.

03/14/2026

Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Oregon.

People with developmental disabilities are valued members of our communities as friends, neighbors, coworkers, and leaders.

This month reminds us of an important principle from the disability rights movement:

Nothing About Us Without Us.

Inclusion means ensuring people with developmental disabilities are part of the conversations and decisions that affect their lives.



CCMH is an equal opportunity employer.

03/14/2026

Gender equality isn’t only a policy conversation. It’s a mental health conversation.

When people face barriers to safety, healthcare, and economic opportunity, the impact reaches far beyond policy. These inequities shape stress levels, access to care, and overall wellbeing.

Mental health is deeply connected to the conditions people live in.

At CCMH, we believe that stronger equity leads to stronger communities.

What does a healthy and equitable community look like to you?



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03/13/2026

Families navigating special education are invited to a free virtual conference hosted by FACT Oregon on Saturday, April 4.

This conference is designed to help families better understand the special education system and feel more confident participating in their child’s education.

Topics include
• Special education basics
• Behavior supports and functional behavior assessments
• The IEP process and parent participation
• Resolving disagreements with schools
• Mediation and facilitated IEP meetings

Families can choose the sessions that are most helpful to them and learn directly from experienced advocates, mediators, and leaders from the Oregon Department of Education.

The event is free to attend, with an optional certificate of attendance available for $25.

🗓 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 8:45 AM – 1:00 PM
💻 Virtual on Zoom

Most sessions will be offered in English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation available.

To learn more or register, visit FACT Oregon’s conference page or contact them directly:
https://factoregon.org/sped-conference?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=69af2c7efbe46f1fd08d3860&ss_email_id=69b0651600c1ef7b4263c43b&ss_campaign_name=04.04.26%3A+Special+Education+Conference+%7C+Conferencia+de+Educaci%C3%B3n+Especial&ss_campaign_sent_date=2026-03-10T18%3A38%3A53Z
📧 program@factoregon.org

📞 503-786-6082 or 541-695-5416

We are sharing this opportunity for families who may benefit from learning more about special education supports and advocacy.



CCMH is an equal opportunity employer.

Navigating Special Education: Basics, Behavior, Parent Participation, and Resolving Disagreements. Sessions include special education basics, functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans, and information about facilitated IEPs, mediation, abbreviated school days, and meaningful p

03/09/2026

We’re excited to introduce the new Team HOW page.

Team HOW is a peer-driven outreach program focused on helping people connect to care, reduce harm, and move toward wellness. The team works throughout our community meeting people where they are and providing support, education, and connections to services.

Through peer support, harm reduction education, health testing connections, and community outreach, Team HOW helps reduce barriers and supports individuals on their path toward recovery and wellness.

If you’d like to learn more about the work they do in our community, we invite you to follow their new page.

👉 Follow Team HOW - Columbia Community Mental Health



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03/09/2026

Throughout Women’s History Month, we recognize the contributions, leadership, and resilience of women, past and present.

Gender equality is directly connected to mental health.

When women and girls have:
• Equal access to education
• Economic opportunity
• Safe relationships
• Healthcare access

Communities thrive.

We remain committed to equity, safety, and opportunity for all.



CCMH is an equal opportunity employer.

03/07/2026

“Nothing About Us Without Us” is more than a phrase. It’s a reminder that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities must be included in the conversations and decisions that affect their lives.

True inclusion means listening to lived experiences, valuing self advocacy, and ensuring people with I/DD have a voice in their communities, workplaces, schools, healthcare, and services.

At CCMH, we believe that meaningful participation leads to stronger supports, better services, and more inclusive communities for everyone.



CCMH is an equal opportunity employer.

03/06/2026

Today we celebrate the incredible staff who show up for our community every single day.

Behavioral health work takes compassion, skill, patience, and heart. We are grateful for the counselors, case managers, peer specialists, medical providers, and support staff who make care possible.

Thank you for the work you do, and the care you give.



CCMH is an equal opportunity employer.

03/05/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

People with developmental disabilities are valued members of our community — friends, coworkers, neighbors, leaders, and advocates.

Awareness means:
• Promoting inclusion
• Expanding access to services
• Reducing stigma
• Supporting families

At CCMH, we are committed to person-centered, inclusive care that recognizes strengths and supports independence.

Inclusion isn’t charity. It’s community.



CCMH is an equal opportunity employer.

03/01/2026

March is a month of awareness, advocacy, and action.

This month, we recognize:

• Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
• Women’s History Month
• Gender Equality Month

We will also honor key days that highlight inclusion, visibility, and cultural awareness across our diverse community.

At CCMH, equity and access are not limited to a single month. They are part of how we serve, support, and advocate every day.

Join us throughout March as we uplift voices, promote inclusion, and continue building a community where everyone belongs.



CCMH is an equal opportunity employer.

02/28/2026

February may be coming to a close, but our commitment to equity, awareness, and healing continues.

Thank you for joining us in honoring Black history, raising awareness for heart health and healthy relationships, and standing up for ethnic equity.



CCMH is an equal opportunity employer