A $10,000 grant awarded by St. Charles Health System to support Central Oregon substance use and mental health treatment programs for individuals of all ages.

Rimrock Trails is proud to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant from St. Charles Health System, which will contribute to the Peer Support Specialist Program. At Rimrock Trails, it is recognized that the unique contributions of each staff member are essential to the overall success of the organization. Staff members actively engage in leadership and program planning, as exemplified by the work of Peer Support Specialists. These individuals possess lived experience in overcoming substance use and mental health challenges. Their shared characteristics and experiences foster a sense of mutual identification, trust, and reliability for those undergoing treatment.

Understanding the suffering caused by stigma and discrimination, peer support specialists are dedicated to upholding dignity and promoting equal opportunities for individuals in treatment. They work to reduce barriers to essential social services and emphasize an integrated approach to health and wellness. Funding from St. Charles Health System of $10,000 establishes a Peer Support Specialist fund to ensure that the clients in treatment can participate in essential enrichment activities and have access to basic need items that will assist them towards the relief of their mental health symptoms and success in recovery.

As a nonprofit human services agency, Rimrock Trails relies on support from the community and its partners. With this funding, Rimrock Trails will continue to offer comprehensive counseling services tailored to address various life challenges. Specialized programs serve the needs of children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Whether dealing with mental health issues, substance use concerns, or difficult life transitions, skilled therapists assist clients on their pathway to healing. 

“We are grateful to St. Charles Health System for its ongoing partnership. These funds play a vital role in supporting Rimrock Trails’ system of care for addressing mental health and substance use disorders for individuals and families in Central Oregon. Together, we are creating pathways to healing and hope.” – Michell Duff, Community Relations Manager, Rimrock Trails

During the past year, Rimrock Trails delivered nearly twenty-five thousand services to the residents of Central Oregon. These services included individual and family counseling, mental health screenings and assessments, telepsychiatry, adolescent residential treatment, and medication management. Notably, over three thousand four hundred of these services were focused on peer support. With more than thirty years of experience, Rimrock Trails is one of the longest-standing behavioral healthcare providers in the region, offering outpatient clinics in Bend, Redmond, and Prineville, as well as an Adolescent Residential Treatment Center in Prineville. 

Rimrock Trails is proud to recognize St. Charles Health System as one of our top donors and a Hero of Hope Community Partner. Partnerships bring strength, and together, we are committed to building a healthier, stronger, and more hopeful community.