Community Focused, & Community Driven

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Friendly South Lane Neighborhood Therapists

In 1988, South Lane Mental Health was started by members of the community for members of the community. Our community-focused feel has remained ever since. We all struggle from time to time; it’s important for people to have access to a therapist to help restore hope and get a sense of a renewed life.

At SLMH, we are passionate about the work we do and appreciate how involved the community is in supporting one another’s mental health. With locations around Cottage Grove, OR, it’s possible for members of the community to have access to mental health services in South Lane County.

Our Team

President

Samantha Duncan

President

Samantha Duncan

Treasurer

Dr. Paul Steier

Treasurer

Dr. Paul Steier

Secretary

Ana Maria Dudley

Secretary

Ana Maria Dudley

Member

Bruce Kelsh

Member

Bruce Kelsh

Member

Cindy Slaymaker

Member

Cindy Slaymaker

Member

Gail Hoelzle

Member

Gail Hoelzle

Member

Jennifer Ferraez

Member

Jennifer Ferraez

Member

Leslie Gottshall-Decker

Member

Leslie Gottshall-Decker

Member

Rob Dickinson

Member

Rob Dickinson

Member

Sarah Canales

Member

Sarah Canales

Member

Yvonne Curtis

Member

Yvonne Curtis

Executive Director, QMHP/LPC

Alison Canino, QMHP/LPC (she/her)

Executive Director, QMHP/LPC

Alison Canino, QMHP/LPC (she/her)

Assistant Executive Director, LCSW/QMHP

Andrew Yoder, LCSW/QMHP (he/him)

Assistant Executive Director, LCSW/QMHP

Andrew Yoder, LCSW/QMHP (he/him)

Director of Operations, B.S. Business Administration

Ashley Tracy (she/her)

Director of Operations, B.S. Business Administration

Ashley Tracy (she/her)

Director of Specialized Services, QMHA

Jeremie Wharton (he/him)

Director of Specialized Services, QMHA

Jeremie Wharton (he/him)

Director of Development and Community Relations, B.A. Psychology

Norma Barton (she/her)

Director of Development and Community Relations, B.A. Psychology

Norma Barton (she/her)

Clinic Administrative Manager, PSS

Amanda Ramos (she/her)

Clinic Administrative Manager, PSS

Amanda Ramos (she/her)

Therapist, Outpatient Manager and Neurofeedback Supervisor

Andrea Hopkins

Therapist, Outpatient Manager and Neurofeedback Supervisor

Andrea Hopkins

Billing Manager

Becky Anlauf

Billing Manager

Becky Anlauf

IOSS Program Manager

Brett Markwardt, BS/QMHA

IOSS Program Manager

Brett Markwardt, BS/QMHA

Bohemia Residential Center (Adult Foster Home) Manager

Cindy Pratt

Bohemia Residential Center (Adult Foster Home) Manager

Cindy Pratt

Outpatient Therapist and Manager of the Youth Outpatient Program

Haley Cochell, Professional Counselor Associate, QMHP

Outpatient Therapist and Manager of the Youth Outpatient Program

Haley Cochell, Professional Counselor Associate, QMHP

Substance Use Disorder Services (SUDS) Manager

Jon Roberts

Substance Use Disorder Services (SUDS) Manager

Jon Roberts

Medication Management Program Manager and Intern Program Coordinator

Jones Hollister, MS/QMHP

Medication Management Program Manager and Intern Program Coordinator

Jones Hollister, MS/QMHP

Office Manager

Joyce Miller

Office Manager

Joyce Miller

Facilities Manager, QMHA

Kelly Rowlett, QMHA (she/her)

Facilities Manager, QMHA

Kelly Rowlett, QMHA (she/her)

IOSS Program Manager

Monica White, BS Psychology, QMHA, She/Her

IOSS Program Manager

Monica White, BS Psychology, QMHA, She/Her

Clinical Supervisor and Co-manager of the Case Management Team, Adult Therapist/ Case manager

Nicole Baschleben, CSWA, QMHP, She/Her

Clinical Supervisor and Co-manager of the Case Management Team, Adult Therapist/ Case manager

Nicole Baschleben, CSWA, QMHP, She/Her

Out Patient Manager / Adult & Youth Therapist

Rebecca Fitkin, LPC Associate

Out Patient Manager / Adult & Youth Therapist

Rebecca Fitkin, LPC Associate

Case Management Services Program Manager

Robert Lee, QMHA (he/him/his)

Case Management Services Program Manager

Robert Lee, QMHA (he/him/his)

ACT Team Manager

Sam Tafoya PsyD.

ACT Team Manager

Sam Tafoya PsyD.

ALAS Latinx Clinical Services Program Manager

Trevor Whitbread, M.A., M.S., QMHP (he/him/él)

ALAS Latinx Clinical Services Program Manager

Trevor Whitbread, M.A., M.S., QMHP (he/him/él)

Member

Ann Billups

Member

Ann Billups

Help Restore Hope in the Community

Our History

South Lane Mental Health is deeply rooted in the Cottage Grove community, with a rich history of caring and concern. In the winter of 1987, an unhoused woman with mental illness moved into the First Presbyterian Church in Cottage Grove. Because there were no community mental health or housing resources available, church members allowed her to stay. However, she began showing traits of paranoia and psychosis and was admitted to a Portland-area psychiatric facility for treatment.

Social workers recommended a residential placement for the woman upon her release, but there was no housing for persons with psychiatric disabilities in Cottage Grove.

In response, the First Presbyterian Church formed a committee to determine whether a local mental health service could be created in Cottage Grove. A community board of directors was formed and began the process of incorporating as a private non-profit.

The next year, the organization, originally named the “Bohemia Residential Community,” began providing residential services to five people in a house donated by the local Cottage Grove Woodard family and members of the Presbyterian Church.

South Lane Mental Health has since grown from five employees assisting 50 people annually to a fluctuating staff of approximately 89 helping an average of 1,400 South Lane County area adults and children each year. We are proud to be the region’s largest comprehensive mental health services provider.

Our Values

Agility

The needs and expectations of clients, staff, and community partners continually change and evolve. We strive to be flexible and responsive within this changing environment as we change or develop new mission-driven policies, programs, and services.

Anti-Oppression

South Lane Mental Health actively seeks to create an equitable and inclusive culture and environment within our agency. We acknowledge the institutional nature of oppression, including but not limited to racism, sexism, classism, ableism, heterosexism, and cissexism. We recognize the intersection of oppression and mental health and seek to deconstruct these systems with training, for staff and community, and being vocal allies for anti-oppression efforts within our local and State communities.

Community

South Lane Mental Health was created by, and continues to receive support from, our local community. In turn, we remain committed to identifying and addressing community needs. Client services are community-based. In addition to serving clients in our offices, we meet clients in their homes, schools, medical settings, and other community spaces. We strive to create an agency characterized by teamwork, cooperative decision-making, and mutual support.

Compassion

We recognize the profound impact of adversity and trauma, both direct and vicarious, in people’s lives. Therefore, we seek to extend compassion to our clients, our staff, and our community partners.

Diversity

We pledge to create and maintain places of healing that are welcoming to people of diverse cultures and life experiences. We believe that diversity among clients, staff and community partners strengthen South Lane Mental Health, and we strive to promote diversity and culturally competent practices.

Empowerment

South Lane Mental Health is particularly committed to the empowerment of clients who are vulnerable, marginalized, living in poverty, or experiencing other forms of social injustice. We understand that the experience of social injustice often limits individuals’ and families’ ability to have hope, make and follow through on plans, or have basic opportunities to meet their goals. We empower clients by helping them access services, information, and resources.

Grace

We know that everyone makes mistakes. We aim to learn from our own mistakes and allow others to do the same.

Growth

We believe in the inherent capacity of our clients to grow and thrive, and we strive to provide services that help clients access that capacity. We enthusiastically support staff members’ personal and professional development by offering regular supervision and training opportunities and encouraging staff to pursue personal goals. South Lane Mental Health and our community benefit from the growth of clients and staff.

Innovation

We do not believe there is one model or type of treatment that works best for everyone. We support clients in finding creative solutions that build on their strengths and work for them. Staff members are encouraged to develop new ways to help us serve our clients and community. Program development can start anywhere, and we actively work to support good ideas.

Introspection

As an agency that encourages clients to thoughtfully examine themselves and their lives in order to create positive changes, we also engage in organizational introspection. We invite staff to routinely review policies and procedures during our planning process and committee meetings.

Persistence

Through our extensive range of services, we demonstrate our willingness to support clients as they work to overcome long-term issues. Likewise, we are committed to staff development and advocacy for community change.

Respect

We value the dignity and worth of all people. We treat our clients, staff members, and community partners with respect. We recognize the right of clients to self-determination.
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Funding Partners

Additional Partners

  • The City of Cottage Grove
  • The Cottage Grove Police Department
  • PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center’s Emergency Department
  • Food for Lane County
  • Centro Latino Americano
  • Community Sharing
  • Cottage Grove Safe Haven
  • Great Days Early Education Center
  • Head Start
  • South Lane Family Relief Nursery
  • South Lane School District

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Phone: 541-942-3939
Fax: 541-942-9310
Email: slmh.info@slmh.org
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM