Oregon Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative

The Behavioral Health Initiative for Older Adult and People with Physical Disabilities, funded by the Oregon Health Authority, has professionals who specialize in behavioral health for older adults and people with disabilities in local and regional community mental health programs around the state.

Resources

Explore resources that will help you support the needs of older adults and people with disabilities. 

Infographics & Reports

Download infographics and factsheets that explore the impact the Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative is having on communities througout Oregon.

Events

Find information and slides from previous Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative events and learn about upcoming events.

Find a Behavioral Health Specialist

There are behavioral health specialists throughout the state of Oregon.

Behavioral Health Specialists for Older Adults and People with Disabilities (referred to as Behavioral Health Specialists, or Specialists) work with key stakeholders in their communities to reduce gaps in services for older adults and people with disabilities who have behavioral health needs. In addition, they conduct training and participate in complex case consultations.