Major Appropriation for Building Project

We are excited to announce the award of $1,000,000 in a congressionally directed appropriation to build a new clinic offering substance use treatment and primary care in downtown Walla Walla. This project at 3 W Poplar converts a warehouse to a state-of-the-art clinic, classroom, social services, and case management facility. Outpatient services at this site will include the following: substance use treatment, individual and group counseling, a small food pantry, case management, STI, HIV, and hepatitis C testing, and prevention education.

The 14,400 square-foot facility was built in 1930 and will eventually house additional case management offices, a mobile clinic, administration offices, and a classroom suite to serve as BMHTH’s new Center for Rural Responses to Substance Use. This federal appropriation was sponsored by Senator Maria Cantwell and is the latest major award for BMHTH, following a $500,000 Washington State capital budget award in 2022. That state award was sponsored by State Representative Skyler Rude and State Senator Perry Dozier and was directed to exterior renovation and upgrade efforts for the building.

“We are thrilled to have this support to expand our care practice in Walla Walla,” said Everett Maroon, BMHTH’s Executive Director. “This facility will offer our model of integrated care with greater capacity to provide walk-in and same-day service for opioid treatment, hepatitis C treatment, and to get people connected to care. I’m excited to see what good we can do with the building.”

BMHTH and the City of Walla Walla are nearing the end of the construction planning and permitting phase. Bidding is likely to be announced by the middle of March.

by Everett Maroon February 3, 2026

BMHTH Awarded Health Engagement Hub Inaugural Rural Contract

On the basis of its low-barrier clinical services success, Blue Mountain Heart to Heart was awarded the Health Care Authority’s Health Engagement Hub pilot study contract as the inaugural rural provider. Starting in September 2024, BMHTH will operate a primary care program for individuals not currently in care, linking together its substance use treatment, prevention, and wraparound care services. Dr. Allison Bauer will be joining the staff full-time to serve as the clinical director of the program, and BMHTH is seeking an SUDP to join its behavioral health team.

by Everett Maroon March 14, 2024

Fundraiser Set for June 8, 2024

Development and Fundraising Manager Judah Pira announced that the next fundraiser event will take place on June 8, 2024, at Foundry Vineyards. The event will include a silent and live auction with auctioneer Robin Levanthal. Live music, refreshments, a brief video about the organization, and time for connection will highlight the latest in our gatherings. Guests will be able to register and get tickets in the next few weeks.

by Everett Maroon April 9, 2024

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