January 28, 2025 2:50 a.m.

On January 15th, Coast Community Health Center issued a notice regarding the closure of its operations.

A release from Adapt Integrated Health Care said since issuing that notice, Coast has experienced a groundswell of public and private support to keep its resources open and available to the community. Among other things, Coast has received a commitment for sufficient initial support to continue its operations going forward and is making plans to secure the clinic’s long-term future. As a result, the closure notice has been rescinded.

The release said Coast is working closely with local health care payers, providers and regulators to bring their services under new management. Currently, Coast is working with Adapt Integrated Health Care on an arrangement intended to transition the operation of Coast’s medical clinics to Adapt.

Adapt provides comprehensive behavioral health services in the four most southwestern Oregon counties, including Coos and Curry, and operates two 5-star Patient Centered Care Homes in Douglas County. Adapt has been in operation for over 50 years.

Adapt’s CEO Dr. Greg Brigham said, “Adapt is committed to working with Coast Community Health Center to find a solution that will keep its vital services available to the Coos and Curry County communities they serve”.

Coast’s CEO, Kendra Newbold said, “We are grateful to our community for the outpouring of support we have received, and we are committed to do everything we can to avoid a closure and secure these resources for the future. While it will take time to restore the clinic’s full capacity, our goal is for the clinics to emerge from this difficult time stronger and more committed to the community than ever”.

The release said Coast will provide additional updates on the clinic’s future as they become available.