Pierce County Alliance has officially joined the coalition of organizations supporting Connect Pierce, a free service managed by Elevate Health that connects individuals and families with community-based workers. These workers offer personalized, one-on-one care coordination to help people access behavioral health services and assist with reentry from incarceration.

“At Pierce County Alliance we work tirelessly to support and sustain positive treatment and outcomes for our clients,” said Terree Schmidt-Whelan, executive director of Pierce County Alliance. “We’re pleased to join Connect Pierce because this additional support will add to our capacity to provide care coordination and case management services.”

Elevate Health will fund several community-based workers and a team supervisor who will operate out of Pierce County Alliance’s Downtown Tacoma headquarters. These workers will accept referrals through Connect Pierce, participate in specialized training, and engage in a community-based worker forum hosted by Elevate Health.

“Pierce County Alliance has been a cornerstone of behavioral health services in our community for more than 50 years,” said Gena Morgan, executive director of Elevate Health. “Their dedication to meaningful, lasting impact makes them an ideal partner for Connect Pierce, and we’re excited to collaborate in expanding access to care and support.”

Pierce County Alliance is now one of 19 organizations contracted with Elevate Health to support Connect Pierce. Other recent additions to the network include the Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Pediatrics Northwest, Lutheran Community Services and the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority.

ABOUT ELEVATE HEALTH: A nonprofit collaborative and Pierce County’s accountable community of health, Elevate Health partners with organizations across Pierce County to increase equitable access to health and social care. Through initiatives like Connect Pierce and One Pierce, Elevate Health provides expertise, resources and technology to align, connect and strengthen Pierce County’s health and social care systems. www.ElevateHealth.org

ABOUT PIERCE COUNTY ALLIANCE: Pierce County Alliance offers integrated services including felony and family drug court treatment, mental health therapy, DVIT, opioid treatment using medications for opioid use disorder, youth services and individuals reentering the community from incarceration. With a strong focus on collaboration, PCA works closely with local and state agencies to deliver effective, client-centered care across Pierce County. www.PierceCountyAlliance.org

Elevate Health and Pierce County Alliance announce coordinated care partnership