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Pacific County awards nine behavioral-health contracts after competitive review
Summary
The Board approved nine separate 2026–27 behavioral health contracts following a competitive request-for-applications process; staff said about $400,000 (from opioid settlement, recording fees and other pots) was awarded across local providers to sustain school‑ and community‑based behavioral health services.
Pacific County commissioners approved nine behavioral-health contracts for 2026–27 at their Nov. 25 meeting after staff described a rigorous competitive review process.
Health and Human Services staff (speaker 14/implementation team) told the board the awards respond to a July request for applications and were evaluated by a rating and ranking committee that included several community sectors. Staff said the funds assembled for these awards came from a combination of opioid settlement proceeds, recording fees and other dedicated sources; the office reported it was able to award a package of grants that, when combined, sustain several critical services across the county.
One contract approved was a reapplication to place a full-time behavioral health family resource navigator and prevention/intervention staff at Naselle‑McCleary/Grays River School District (noted as a continuation of a three‑year position). Other approved contracts authorize prevention, intervention and student navigation services with Volpe Valley School District, Wilco Behavioral Health and Wellness, South Bend School District and other local nonprofit and education partners, including a medication‑assisted treatment contract with WCHS Incorporated (doing business as Grays Harbor Comprehensive Treatment Center) specifically for clients already receiving methadone treatment and for continuity of treatment if they are incarcerated.
Board members praised staff for bringing board members into applicant presentations and for concentrating funds on local providers. One commissioner noted the awards were structured to push dollars into direct services rather than administrative costs. Staff said not every applicant received full funding requested, and that the awards reflect limited funds relative to requests.
The board approved each contract by voice vote; motions authorized contracting effective Dec. 1, 2025, pending required insurance documentation where noted.
