March 26, 2021 4:00 a.m.

Adapt, a provider of primary care and behavioral health services, is marking 50 years of services to the communities of southern Oregon.

A release said the milestone ushers in a new name that reflects the organization’s growth and transition to fully integrated primary care, mental health care, and substance use treatment. Effective in April, services provided under the names of Adapt, Compass Behavioral Health, and SouthRiver Community Health Center, will be provided under the name of Adapt Integrated Health Care.

CEO Dr. Gregory Brigham said “Over the years we have focused on the expansion of services and the integration of care to make it easier for community members throughout our region to connect with the care they need, regardless of ability to pay”.

The release said integrated care is a relatively new approach to care that brings the expertise of primary care, mental health, substance use treatment, and other health care professionals together as a team to meet patients’ diverse health care needs. Brigham said integration will reduce barriers to health care and give patients access to a wider range of services.

The release said while the organization’s name is changing, many things will remain the same.

*Patients will continue to have access to the same skilled and caring providers

*Patients will continue to receive services at the same locations

*Phone numbers and the website address – www.adaptoregon.org, will remain the same

*Patient fees for services should not change.

For more information about the 50-year history of Adapt Integrated Health Care go to: http://www.adaptoregon.org/about-us/history/