March 27, 2024 Meet Dr. Saskia Hostetler Lippy, Cascadia Health's Director of Acute Crisis Services Dr. Hostetler Lippy joined Cascadia's ranks in January and brings a wealth of experience and a passion for transformative mental health care to the forefront of the organization. Dr. Hostetler Lippy's journey to this pivotal role took [...]
March 2024 Celebrating Social Workers at Cascadia March is National Social Worker Month. This month, and throughout the year, we thank these staff for their contributions in service of clients and the broader community. Cascadia Health’s social workers are making a difference in the greater Portland area every day by connecting [...]
March 21, 2024 Cascadia Health hires safety and security leader After an extensive search, Cascadia Health has selected a new leader to guide its organization-wide safety and security strategies. Alex C. Jones, a security industry professional and military veteran, will begin in April as Cascadia’s Director of Security. This [...]
March 20, 2024 Cascadia staff, community bid farewell to housing leader Cascadia Health employees and community members gathered Wednesday, March 13 to celebrate and wish a happy retirement for Jim Hlava, Vice President of Housing. After nearly 40 years on staff at Cascadia, Jim has officially stepped away from [...]
March 20, 2024 End of Session: A 2024 Legislative Recap from Cascadia The Oregon Legislature adjourned March 7, passing major policies during a short session often reserved for technical amendments and minor budget reallocations. This included reforming Measure 110, addressing behavioral health workforce safety, and funding for substance [...]
March 2024 Problem Gambling Awareness Month: How to help Each March, we look to increase public awareness of problem gambling and promote prevention, treatment, and recovery services available locally and nationally. We understand that addictive gambling can be relentless, especially with the rise of online sports betting, and other popular types [...]
February 2024 Calling All Sponsors We’re excited to announce our 2024 Annual Partners Program. This is a wonderful opportunity for your company to receive special recognition at Cascadia’s annual fundraising events and to create brand visibility for your business, all while providing critical support to Cascadia. Our sponsorship deadline for HEART [...]
Potential Breach of Client Information On November 9, 2023, a breach of client information was discovered. The breach affected 24 clients. Below is more information about the breach. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires that Cascadia Health report potential breaches of client information. A breach was [...]
February 14, 2024 Legislative Update from Cascadia - Feb. 2024 On Monday, February 5, Oregon legislators headed back to Salem for a short, 35-day session. And with the start of this year’s session underway, Cascadia Health is tracking new legislation and advocating for bills that affect our day-to-day [...]
February 13, 2024 Cascadia awarded $1.6M+ for housing programs It’s well understood that Oregon is in a housing crisis. But many of the programs that meaningfully address the issue require steady funding from government partners. To that end, Cascadia is pleased to announce that our funding through the [...]
