Cascadia Health
Julia Johnson serves as a Program Manager I at Cascadia Health, overseeing the Peer Navigator Program and the Community Navigator Pilot Program since May 2023. Additionally, Julia is a member of the Oregon Consumers Advisory Council, contributing to the Oregon Health Authority's efforts in Behavioral Health. Julia is currently involved in the QHMA Apprenticeship with United We Heal Training Trust, focusing on achieving QHMA-I certification. As a fundraiser for various non-profit organizations through Gateway Communications and a motivational speaker for multiple non-profits since 2003, Julia has excelled in driving positive change and exceeding fundraising goals. Previous roles include coordinating volunteers at NAMI Washington County, facilitating volunteer groups for Dual Diagnosis Anonymous, and managing cases for non-verbal neurodivergent adults. Julia's background in theater at Portland State University complements a commitment to enhancing mental healthcare through diverse experiences, including a dog grooming apprenticeship aimed at integrating animals into mental health practices.
Cascadia Health
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Cascadia looks at the whole person and believes that an integrated healthcare approach is the best way to serve our clients. Cascadia’s whole health care model empowers individuals as they work toward their goals to achieve recovery. From prevention to healthy lifestyle education to intensive treatment when needed, our services encompass a more systemic approach to health management for the adults, children, seniors, and families we serve. Clients can get primary care and behavioral health care needs through one team, at one location. By integrating services — mental health and addiction treatment, primary care, and housing — we can improve healthcare delivery to those who have chronic mental health challenges and help people live longer and healthier lives. Our Vision: We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life. For more than 35 years, Cascadia has been the community health and housing safety net provider for Oregonians of all ages experiencing mental health and addiction challenges, trauma, poverty, and homelessness. Mission: Cascadia delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.