Washington County Paramedics piloting new program to respond to behavioral health calls

New Community Paramedic Program aims to improve mental health care in Weiser

Washington County Paramedics launched a first-of-its-kind program to address mental health and substance abuse needs in the rural communities they serve like Weiser, Idaho."It's not easy to talk about. It's ugly, it's scary, it's something that people just want to pretend doesn't exist, but it's a huge need," said Ashley Lynn, a Community Paramedic for Washington County Paramedics.RELATED: Idaho Immunization Coalition to host free community heal…

Washington County Paramedics piloting new program to respond to behavioral health calls

The program aims to train paramedics to handle mental health emergencies, filling crucial gap in rural healthcare services while taking pressure off law enforcement.

Benton County joins Housing 360 initiative to address homelessness and mental health

Benton County has been selected as one of four organizations statewide to participate in Housing 360, a new pilot program launched by Gov. Tina Kotek this spring aimed at addressing homelessness among individuals struggling with mental illness.The county’s Coordinated Homeless Response Office has been awarded $900,000 to implement the program locally, focusing on matching available housing with those in need while providing comprehensive support…

Washington County 4-H hosts Florida 4-H public speaking contest

The Florida 4-H Public Speaking Contest is a long-standing tradition in Washington County. Since the early 90’s, Washington County 4-H has collaborated with teachers to deliver this program designed to cultivate communication skills, confidence, and leadership among young participants. Open to students in grades 4 through 6, the contest provides an opportunity for youth to research, write, and deliver original speeches on topics of their choice.…