Mental Health - Waterfall Community Health Center

About

Waterfall Community Health Center (WCHC) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Coos Bay area on the Southern Oregon Coast. Founded in 1998 and based in North Bend, OR, it provides integrated primary care with a focus on underserved populations, including low-income and uninsured residents. Key notes relevant to mental health: - Services overlap with behavioral health: WCHC offers integrated behavioral health and psychiatric outpatient services as part of its primary care model. - School-based access: Behavioral health and related services are accessible via school-based health centers at Marshfield High School (Coos Bay) and North Bay Elementary School (Hauser), expanding outreach for youth and families. - Organization type and scope: Nonprofit with a community-based board; employs physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and supporting staff to deliver coordinated care, including mental health services. - Location and accessibility: Primarily serves Coos County, with a focus on removing barriers to care and integrating health services to improve overall well-being, including mental health support. If you’re seeking mental health care specifically, contact WCHC to confirm current psychiatric outpatient availability, intake process, and whether services are offered at the North Bend campus or the Marshfield/North Bay school-based sites. Phone and further details are available on their site.