Sacred Places
Unity Center for Behavioral Health Garden
A healing garden at the first behavioral health center of its kind in the region.
WHERE
Portland, OR
SETTING
Healthcare
PARTNER INSTITUTION
Unity Center for Behavioral Health
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HOW IT CAME TO BE
Four systems, one center.
01
The Need
Oregon's system for treating mental illness had been fragmented for years, presenting significant challenges for patients, families, providers, and the community as a whole. The source describes it as a system in crisis.
02
The Vision
Legacy Health, Adventist Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Oregon Health & Science University joined in an unprecedented collaboration to create a new model of care where no one is left untreated and patients reach the services and supports they need in time. The four share a goal of providing care through emergency, inpatient, and robust transition to outpatient services, and the model embraces hope, recovery, and resilience.
03
The Transformation
WHO TENDS IT
Teresia Hazen
Firesoul, Unity Center for Behavioral Health Garden
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Melissa Bierman
Firesoul, Unity Center for Behavioral Health Garden
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