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