Supporting Older-Adult Behavioral Health: Building the First State Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health and Aging

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Describes the establishment of the Oregon Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health and Aging which seeks to increase access to behavioral health services for older adults with mental illness and substance use disorders in Oregon through translational research, workforce development, and policy innovation. Highlights national initiatives related to behavioral health and aging. Offers guidance to other states interested in a similar model. Mentions rural throughout.

Walter D. Dawson, Allyson Stodola, Paula Carder, et al.

Health Affairs Scholar, 3(9)

09/2025

Aging and aging-related services · Behavioral health · Elderly population · Health workforce education and training · Health workforce pipeline · Networking and collaboration · Policy · Oregon