Santiam Service Integration
Santiam Service Integration serves as a safety net by facilitating resources and information for individuals and families. The program is designed to coordinate community providers and services to identify needs, find solutions, and avoid duplication of services. We are actively seeking our partners to include local school districts, law enforcement, local and state governments, faith communities, businesses, non-profits, early childhood providers, community volunteers, and other interested parties. Together, we can share resources and work efficiently and effectively to benefit those most in need.
North Santiam School District, Santiam Canyon School District, Cascade School District, Scio School District, and Jefferson School District are part of the Santiam Service Integration’s geographical service area.
FAQs
What Is Service Integration?
The purpose of the Service Integration Program is to facilitate collaboration among community partners to provide coordinated resources and information for individuals and families. These are agency and community partners expediting solutions by matching resources to clearly defined needs, while avoiding duplication of services.
Service Integration is a partnership between Santiam Hospital, school districts, faith groups, non-profits, social service agencies, local clubs, government agencies, businesses, and community members. The Service Integration Teams will meet monthly to network, share resources, discuss local needs, and find solutions. Each team will be unique to its community.
How Can I Learn More Information?
Team Photos
Cascade
Santiam Canyon
Scio
North Santiam
Jefferson
Santiam Previous Year Reports
Recent Press Releases
Melissa Baurer, Director of Disaster Services and Community Engagement speaks to Michael Livingston with Mid Valley Cast.
“Service Integration is about action. It’s about getting things done. And not being afraid to voice concerns and to challenge the current system and ask questions about why it’s done that way.” Those principles have guided Melissa’s work in the Santiam Canyon since 2017, when she and Santiam Hospital & Clinics established area Service Integration teams. After wildfire swept through the Canyon on Labor Day 2020, destroying farms, businesses and hundreds of homes, her teams were well prepared to respond with disaster relief coordination and case management — services not available from FEMA or the Red Cross. As the Canyon’s recovery moves into the long term, the work of Service Integration continues.
Santiam Hospital & Clinics Announcing Santiam Service Integration 08/17/2017
Statesman Journal Press Release 08/13/2017
Santiam Service Integration interview on KMUZ
Stayton/Sublimity Ribbon Cutting
What does Santiam Service Integration do?
Our Town: Community News (Aug. ’21)
Our Town: Community News (Sep. ’21)
Our Town: Community News (Nov. ’21)
Contact Information
Kimberly Dwyer
Service Integration Coordinator
Phone: 503-769-9319
Email: kdwyer@santiamhospital.org
Address
1401 N 10th Avenue
Stayton, OR 97383
SIT Surfboard Award – Cheryl Harmon
Originally from Lebanon, Oregon, Cheryl Harmon grew up in a hardworking family. She lived with her parents and three brothers in the countryside. The family had limited financial resources, and at the age of 12, Cheryl and her siblings began doing odd jobs to help buy school clothes and other essential needs.
From a young age, Cheryl understood the value of work and the importance of supporting one another. Cheryl was the first person in her family to go to college where she completed her Bachelor of Science Liberal Arts Degree in humanities and social sciences. Her life experiences have shaped who she is and guided her on a journey of service that has led to her dream job.
The journey began when she took the position of office manager at Kidco Head Start in Lebanon. After eight years with Head Start, a move to Tennessee provided the opportunity to be Secretary to the Vice President of Development at Gaylord Entertainment in Nashville. Upon returning to Oregon, she joined the Cascade School District as the executive assistant to the superintendent for 21 years. Her professional career came full circle in August of 2022, when she became the Cascade Family Resource Center Director.
“For as long as I can remember, my goal has been to help people and connect them to resources. I now have my dream job,” said Harmon.
Her current role has led to personal and professional growth for Harmon. “My job has helped me learn new leadership skills, gain more knowledge about our Cascade community, and make many new connections,” said Harmon. It was when Harmon started her role as Director of the Cascade Resource Center that she joined the Service Integration Team.
“I joined the team as soon as I started my job. I learn about new resources and get assistance for my families all year long,” states Harmon.
The support she receives from being part of the Cascade Service Integration Team helps her stay connected and responsive to the evolving needs of local families.
Her life story and professional goals have culminated into a life of supporting and helping others. “I feel that my life experiences have helped me become a caring person who can relate to our families. I’ve faced some of the same challenges, and I want them to know there’s someone in their corner,” said Harmon.
Santiam Service Integration Members
Basic Funding Guidelines
Service Integration Team dollars are intended to meet an immediate one time need that achieves a measurable outcome towards health, wellness, and/or self-sufficiency. Santiam Service Integration funds are a last resort when all other community resources have been accessed or unavailable.
The online request form is intended for community partners and service providers only. If you need personal assistance, pleace contact 211 Info at 211, The Salvation Army at 503-585-6688, or Marion County Resource Center. If you are connected with a case manager, have a family coach, or are working with one of the service integration team partners, please speak with them about your need. You can also find several resources in our resource guide.
Measurable Outcomes
Service Integration funds should be focused on meeting needs that can provide some measurable outcome (whether big or small).
Our Funding Partners
