Community Services
Behavioral Health Services
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.
Coquille Indian Tribal members can access behavioral health appointments through Community Services by calling Kim Codding at 541-888-9494, ext. 2282.
Meet our Professionals
Kim Codding, LCSW
Lead Mental Health Therapist
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.
Gina Allison, LPC
Mental Health Counselor
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
Kelsey Taylor
Care Coordinator
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.
For Current KWC Patients
Current KWC patients who are not Coquille Tribal members can access Behavioral Health care through their KWC primary care provider.