This year BHT was recognized for 10 years of service with the Navigator Network as the lead organization. Read on to learn more about the history of the Navigator network and how far we have come together!
Read MoreFrom March 10th -12th , Kim Wilson, BHT staff member and Community Health Worker Training Program Manager, joined over 100 Community Health Workers (CHW) at a national conference in Washington DC to bring continued awareness to CHWs and oppose cuts to Medicaid.
Read MoreBHT is offering $5,000 grant-writing stipends for Community-based organizations currently applying for regional, state, or federal funding. Learn more and apply!
Read More2024 has been a year of change, of growth, and of learning for our team at BHT. The renewal of our 1115 Waiver has given us a new opportunity to look ahead in 2025, but we would be remiss if we didn’t take a chance to acknowledge all the hard work and impact that went into 2024. This year we celebrated new beginnings for a few programs, and the sunsetting and bittersweet goodbyes for others. We continue to center community voice in all we do, and even had some fun along the way growing our team.
Read MoreKim Wilson, Community-Based Workforce Program Manager at Better Health Together and a dedicated lifelong Community Health Worker, addressed the Washington State Health Care Authority, passionately advocating for the Medicaid reimbursement of community health workers (CHWs) in non-clinical settings.
Read MoreAfter BHT’s final Community Resiliency Fund allocation, we will have awarded $7M to more than 100 organizations since 2021. Moving forward, the Community Care Hub will continue to connect folx to the resources they need to thrive and support communities most in need.
Read MoreThe BHT Behavioral Health Forum is a group of behavioral health provider organizations and educational institutions that has met regularly since 2021 to collaborate on solutions to behavioral health workforce challenges. In 2022, the group became a self-governing body and began using participatory decision-making practices to allocate $1.2M to initiatives that support the behavioral health workforce. As of November 2024, all funds have been allocated and we are celebrating the group’s successes by highlighting the impact the group has had in our region!
Read MoreIn 2023, BHT had the honor of awarding $3.6 million to nine organizations across eastern Washington with our Community Linkages funding.
Read MoreAs we enter the season for reflection and gratitude, we want to pause and acknowledge the incredible community that surrounds us at Better Health Together. This year, we are especially grateful for the partnerships, collaborations, and unwavering support that have helped us continue to grow, connect, and make a meaningful impact in eastern Washington.
Read MoreTopics: Updates on current initiatives. Discuss and vote on proposal(s) to spend-down funds.
Read MoreIn the first week of September, we had a formal walkthrough with a delegation of Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) representatives from DC around our Community Health Worker (CHW) initiatives, including our training and apprenticeship programs and our Eastern Wa CHW Network. Read on to learn more about exciting updates and new opportunities taking place!
Read MoreTopics: Updates on current initiatives. Discuss and vote on proposals to shift funding allocation.
Read MoreApple Health Expansion provides free healthcare coverage for adults age 19 and older with certain immigration statuses, including undocumented community members.
Have you previously applied for Washington Apple Health and were denied due to immigration status? You may be eligible for Apple Health Expansion! Applying for Apple Health is always free and does not impact immigration status.
Read MoreTopics: Updates on current initiatives. Discuss training ideas and start planning for implementation.
Read More2023 started with a fresh look at the renewal of Waiver 1115 for our state, and also provided us a unique opportunity to look back at our last 5 (ish) years of progress in our region.
Read MoreTopics: Updates on current initiatives. Discuss training ideas and start planning for implementation.
Read MoreBetter Health Together convenes a regional Behavioral Health Forum made up of organizations that provide behavioral health services and institutions that educate the behavioral health workforce. Using Integrated Managed Care dollars set aside by the BHT Board, this self-governing group designs and funds initiatives focused on the behavioral health workforce. This page highlights the way these dollars have supported the community-based workforce, clinicians, and behavioral health interns to strengthen behavioral health services in Eastern Washington.
Topics: Updates on current initiatives. Discuss training ideas and start planning for implementation.
Read MoreWe need your help to find the change-makers, the big thinkers, and the equity champions in our community who can help us improve the lives of everyone who calls Eastern Washington home.
Read MoreOpen Enrollment season is upon us! During Open Enrollment, individuals and families can check their insurance coverage options, compare health plans, and enroll in health insurance coverage for 2024. Our navigators can help you compare your health coverage options and enroll!
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