1. Does the service/program fall within our existing PRIORITY REGIONS?
  • Southern Oregon
  • South Coast 
  • Lane County
  • Portland Area
2. If not an existing Priority Region, will it provide PROPER SUPPORTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE?
  • ​Strong Community/Payer Buy-in and Support
  • Commitment/Plan for Funding (both Building & Operations)
  • A Plan and Support for the Service Continuum
  • A Regional Service Center (hub) or the Ability to Develop One
  • Existing Ancillary and/or Supportive Community Resources

If so, then does it meet the following GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Is it within our MISSION?
  • Behavioral Health
  • Veterans
  • Individuals and Communities

Is there an UNMET NEED?
  • As identified by ColumbiaCare
  • As identified by our Customers
  • As identified by the Individuals that we serve​​
Can we ensure QUALITY?
  • Financially Feasible
  • Services
  • Outcomes
 
Do we have the CAPACITY?
  • Administrative
  • Clinical
  • Financial