Decolonizing Nonprofits is returning in November! This time, Tara will be offering two skill levels. Level 1 is for anyone who is interested and wants to know more. Level 2 is for those who already have a deep understanding of what decolonizing means and who are prepared to start integrating decolonizing themes into their work.
Read MoreA committee of staff members convened to develop COVID safety guidelines based on public health guidance, community case rates, and input from the full staff. The committee made the following decisions regarding guidelines and safety measures for those choosing to be at the office. This is point-in-time guidance for BHT staff working at the BHT office.
Read MoreThis is point-in-time guidance for partners, clients, and visitors to the BHT office. We will continue to review and revise as appropriate based on current community conditions and public health guidance.
Read MoreBHT took into consideration many factors when designing the funds flow model for Medicaid Transformation Project achievement in years 2019-2021. Click to read about the funds flow models approved by the BHT Board at their November 28, 2018 meeting.
Read MoreBetter Health Together is committed to supporting and providing these spaces to grieve, heal, and organize for change in our community. Please share within your organization.
Read MoreBHT is hiring for several positions! Use your skills and professional approach to help us achieve better health, better care, and reduce costs in our seven-county region. Check out our Careers page to learn more and apply.
Read MoreBetter Health Together is committed to supporting and providing these spaces to grieve, heal, and organize for change in our community. Please share within your organization.
Read MoreOn behalf of the Spokane Region’s participation in the Safety and Justice Challenge, BHT is releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to organizations that provide services that address community safety, early intervention, or reducing recidivism. A total of $75,000 is available to support innovative, community-based approaches to…
Read MoreA 6-part series focusing on internal human resource practices that can have an immediate impact on building equity into an organization's DNA. We are hosting this first cohort to gauge interest in equity-based series like these. Our hope is to have 6-8 organizations participate. Because of the limited size of this cohort, we are asking all interested organizations to fill out a short application. Applications are due by May 5.
Read MoreNotice of Intent to Apply - We are putting forth a proposal to administer $2 million of the City of Spokane’s funds for COVID-19 Emergency Housing and Utility Assistance as a fiscal sponsor for BIPOC lead and serving organizations to offer direct rental assistance to the community members they serve. If accepted, we hope our community partners will join us, giving input on the fund's design, structure, and governance.
Read MoreWe've released a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting applications from contracted partners connected to or providing behavioral health services for projects that will help reduce barriers for patients accessing telehealth behavioral health services during COVID-19. Individual awards of up to $20,000 per partner are available until the $300,000 available is expended. Learn more and apply by April 16th priority funding deadline!
Read MoreBHT is recruiting to fill open seats for our Rural Public Health and Managed Care representatives. BHT will prioritize BIPOC representation, gender diversity, people with lived experience, and age diversity for service on the Board. These two appointments will be a modified term running until the formal end of the Medicaid Waiver.
Read MoreThe BHT Board of directors unanimously approved a total of nearly $1.3M for a robust COVID response strategy. This decision will kick off a busy spring for our team and the many partners we will be working with to get this work off the ground.
Read MoreBHT facilitates support for Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and Stevens counties through the pandemic by providing community-based care coordination for individuals who need to quarantine in our COVID-19 Care Coordination role with Washington (DOH). The Care Connect program, which launched today, will help individuals and households overcome barriers and circumstances that make it difficult for them to complete isolation and quarantine successfully.
Read MoreBetter Health Together is committed to supporting and providing these spaces to grieve, heal, and organize for change in our community. Please share within your organization.
Read MoreFor help with health insurance, call (509) 340-9008. The Navigators at BHT are available to assist customers over the phone during this Special Enrollment Period from February 15-May 15.
Read MoreWashington’s nine Accountable Communities of Health (ACHs) have received $2 million from Cambia Health Solutions to address the urgent mental and behavioral health needs in rural communities intensified by COVID-19. The funds will be distributed across the ACHs, and each organization will disperse the dollars based on the needs in their region.
Read MoreWatch the recent Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee work session on health equity work in the public and private sectors. Event speakers include Dr. Tim Garnett, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Eli Lilly, Dekker Dirksen, Director of Public Policy for Community Health Plan of Washington, Ken Jaslow, Vice President of Quality and Healthcare Performance with Premera Blue Cross, Paul Hollie, Social Impact Lead for Premera Blue Cross, and Alison Poulsen, the Executive Director of Better Health Together.
Read MoreCommunity Resiliency Fund (CRF) Anti-racism – Decisions on Request for Proposal (RFP) - BHT is excited to announce the projects awarded funds to address and prevent systemic impacts of racism. These projects will strengthen organizations led by and serving communities impacted by systems of oppression, specifically prioritizing opportunities to fund organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).
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