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Behavioral Health Services

For adults, teens and children who are current KWC medical clinic patients

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.

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Meet our Professionals

Carly Blemmel, MSHR, LPC – Executive Director

KWC-Eugene

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Carly Blemmel comes to the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center in Eugene 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), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), and DBH (Doctor of Behavioral Health) 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.

Gina Allison, LPC

KWC-Coos Bay

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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:

  • Adjustments to changes
  • Problem solving skills
  • Building coping skills
  • Emotional regulation
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Trauma and stress difficulties
  • Tobacco and alcohol
  • Sleep problems

 

Jennie Cirincione, LCSW

KWC-Coos Bay

A person with long, straight blonde hair smiles at the camera. The individual is wearing a red patterned top and a black cardigan. The background is plain white, highlighting the persons friendly expression and light-colored eyes.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.

Kim Codding, LCSW

KWC-Coos Bay

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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.

 

Melissa Klepp, LPC

KWC-Eugene

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Melissa Klepp, LPC, has joined the Behavioral Health team at Ko-Kwel Wellness Center-Eugene. She brings over 20 years of experience as a licensed mental health clinician, with a strong background in trauma-informed care, client advocacy, and community education.

Throughout her career, Melissa has provided individual and group therapy, conducted forensic interviews, and supported organizations through training and case consultation.

Melissa holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon. Her diverse expertise and collaborative approach make her a valuable addition to our team.

Kelsey Taylor – Care Coordinator

KWC-Coos Bay

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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.

Maya Webber, MSW

KWC-Eugene

Maya is part the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center team in Eugene in a Behavioral Health focused role, with a strong background in community engagement, facilitation, and culturally responsive behavioral health work. She holds a Master of Social Work and has extensive experience supporting Native and Tribal communities through prevention programs, youth engagement, peer support, and trauma-informed care. Maya has also worked in leadership, training, and program development roles and brings a thoughtful, relationship-centered approach to her work.

We are pleased to have Maya on our team and look forward to the knowledge, experience, and energy she will bring to our organization.

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