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  • Blue Mountain Heart to Heart was founded in 1985 and became an incorporated non-profit in 1991. Programs Include:
    • HIV/AIDS/HCV Support Groups and Case Management, (42 clients, 2025)
    • Opioid Recovery Medication Program and Case Management, (180 clients, 2025)
    • Free Testing (HIV, hepatitis C, STIs)
    • Community Education (approximately 60 Public Presentations, 2025)
    • Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program, (120 clients, 2025)
  • Clarkston added as program site for case management, 2019
  • Kennewick Opioid Recovery Clinic added as program site, 2020
  • Outreach Services
  • Opioid Overdose Reversal via naloxone (>5,200 overdoses reversed since 2014)
    • Naloxone distribution to Law Enforcement Units (program began in 2017)
  • HIV/AIDS/HCV Policy work (stakeholder interviews with DOH on SB1551)
  • Food Bank, Monthly Grocery Delivery, Nutrition Assistance, Vitamins, Social programs
  • Comprehensive Housing Support and Housing Stabilization
  • Transportation Support for Medical Appointments
  • General Service Area:  Walla Walla, Benton, Garfield, Franklin, Columbia, and Asotin Counties in Washington, Umatilla, Union, and Morrow Counties in Oregon
  • Annual Budget:  $5.4M (2025 operating budget)
  • Primary Funding Sources: State and Federal Grants, including Title XIX, Private Grants, including Blue Mountain Community Foundation and Pride Foundation, Community Fundraising.
  • Revenue: Large annual fundraiser called Dinner for Friends with Friends raised approximately $35,000 in 2024.
  • Staffing:
  • Board:  The BMH2H Board is comprised of 7-16 (9 currently) community members.

BMH2H is an amazing organization. I attend the exchange weekly and bring in 300-1000 dirty needles for 4-10 different people. The staff at the exchange is top notch. They are knowledgeable and very positive. Thank God for this program. Ms. Pulfer and Raul are the best!

Joe W., Kennewick