Coos Bay
Presidents Day Closure February 16th
KWC Locations and Pharmacy will be closed on Monday, February 16th to observe Presidents Day. For emergencies dial 911 for medical or 988 for mental
February 6, 2026
Behavioral health is an encompassing term that describes the connection between behavior and the well-being of an individual’s body, mind and spirit. Given the tools to change behavior, thinking patterns and coping mechanisms, people can work toward improving their physical and mental health.
Behavioral health providers and primary care providers work closely together at the KWC medical clinics. This clinical teamwork allows KWC to provide holistic care, addressing all aspects of wellness including mind, body, and spirit.
KWC Behavioral Health Services are available to Coquille Tribal Members, American Indians and Alaska Natives, and current KWC patients.
KWC Locations and Pharmacy will be closed on Monday, February 16th to observe Presidents Day. For emergencies dial 911 for medical or 988 for mental
KWC Locations and Pharmacy will be opening late on Thursday, February 19th to take part in an all staff meeting. For emergencies dial 911 for
Due to anticipated delays in the mail over the holidays, it would be prudent to give us advanced notice of your prescription refills. For CIT
KWC-Eugene
Carly Blemmel is the newest addition to the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center in Eugene. She comes to the clinic with over 14 years of background experience in tribal behavioral health. She holds degrees and certifications such as MSHR (Master of Science in Human Resources) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). Carly excels at encouraging others and has a true passion for her work.
Carly will be providing support for the Behavioral Health team in Eugene and Coos Bay. She is looking forward to providing exemplary service to the Tribal and community members alike.
Carly has lived in Oregon for three years and comes to us by way of Oklahoma. She is a proud member of the Choctaw Nation from Oklahoma and her culture is deeply important to her. In her free time, she like to play a traditional game called “Ishtaboli” which is the Choctaw word for stickball. She and her husband also have two teenage boys and four dogs.
Mental health counselor Gina Allison is available in Coos Bay for individuals, couples and families. She offers support and collaboration for clients of all ages with:
KWC-Coos Bay
KWC-Coos Bay is excited to announce the addition of Jennie Cirincione, CSWA, to its Behavioral Health team. With a deep-rooted commitment to serving Native populations, Jennie brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role as a Clinical Social Work Associate.
Having held various positions at the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) in Portland, Jennie has a proven track record of supporting the needs of Indigenous communities. Her additional experience as an Emergency Department Social Worker at Providence Hospitals provides her with a comprehensive understanding of mental health challenges in a variety of settings.
Jennie holds both a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Portland State University, specializing in Integrated Behavioral Health. She is passionate about providing mental health therapy from a Native lens, emphasizing a relational worldview.
KWC-Coos Bay
Kim is the lead mental health therapist at the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center in Coos Bay.
Kim will be offering support services for issues such as trauma-informed care, depression, anxiety, aging, substance abuse, chronic mental illness, couple counseling and other mental health concerns.
Kim has lived in Bandon for more than six years after moving to Oregon from Bozeman, Montana. She enjoys spending time outdoors camping and beach combing with her husband, Tim, and her dog named Kali.
Kim says she is good at respecting boundaries to create a safe environment where all can flourish in. She is most looking forward to meeting people in the community and forming supportive relationships in her role within the Tribe.
KWC-Coos Bay
Kelsey is based out of the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center in Coos Bay and is available to all KWC patients in both Coos Bay and Eugene who need help accessing outside services.
Kelsey can help with finding housing, substance abuse services, access to treatment services, food scarcity, clothing, access to transportation, completing applications, connecting with community resources and so much more.
Kelsey, her husband and two sons moved to Port Orford from Haines, Alaska in 2018. She is Alaska Native and is a member of both the Chilkoot Indian Association and the Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. Kelsey enjoys spending time with her husband and kids beach combing, hunting, fishing, berry picking, and exploring the rivers and beaches.
KWC-Eugene
LeeAndria obtained her Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University in 2017. LeeAndria has worked for multiple tribal facilities as both a mental health therapist and a behavioral health consultant. She provides comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, and treatment plans for patients and has an emphasis on addressing personal, historical, and systemic trauma.
LeeAndria is a member of the Gidutikad Band of Northern Paiutes and is a descendent of the Klamath Tribe. LeeAndria is passionate about addressing health equity issues and expanding access to care for all Tribal members.
In her spare time she enjoys the great outdoors with her two sons and baking sweet treats.