Neil Scott
Neil Scott
RC2C Int With OCBH Executive Director Heather Jefferis
RC2C Int With OCBH Executive Director Heather Jefferis
RC2C Int With OCBH Executive Director Heather Jefferis
Tuesday 29th October 2019
Heather Jefferis talks with Neil Scott about improving behavioral health access and quality on 'Recovery Coast to Coast'.
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Get the buttons here!Heather Jefferis on Transforming Behavioral Health Access
And really, as an association, our whole creation and our whole drive is to ensure a robust continuum, that the right service at the right time is available for folks so that they can have the opportunity to have recovery and a healthy life.
Ever wondered what it takes to ensure everyone gets the behavioral health care they need? In this engaging episode of 'Recovery Coast to Coast', host Neil Scott sits down with Heather Jefferis, the Executive Director of the Oregon Council for Behavioral Health. Recorded during their 2019 Leadership Conference in Sunriver, Oregon, this conversation dives deep into the efforts and achievements of the council in promoting quality behavioral health services.
Heather opens up about the real-world challenges people face when trying to access these services and how her organization is working tirelessly to create a robust continuum of care. One of their standout successes? Securing a whopping $100 million investment aimed at helping providers pay their staff and deliver top-notch care, which has the potential to transform countless lives.
Heather also sheds light on the dark side of patient brokering and how rigorous auditing has kept this practice at bay in Oregon. The episode doesn’t stop there; it highlights the power of collaboration with various partners and members, including alumni programs that empower individuals to share their recovery stories. This episode is a testament to the dedication and hard work of those committed to making behavioral health services accessible and effective for everyone.