Association Of Oregon Community Mental

Salem, OR · Founded 1990

Advocates for strengthening local mental health and community care systems across Oregon

Primary audience
Mental health communities
Work area
Systems advocacy
Topic
Behavioral health policy
Contact
Cherryl Ramirez
Website Contact

About Organization

The Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs partners with local mental health authorities and state departments to improve care systems for people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual disabilities. Based in Salem, OR, the organization operates with 12 employees and 31 volunteers, managing an annual budget of $3.9 million.

What They Focus On

Mental Health Systems

Strengthening local mental health care systems through partnership with authorities and community stakeholders

Substance Use Services

Advocating for effective and humane responses to substance use disorders in Oregon communities

Developmental Disabilities

Improving care systems for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$3.9M

-14% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$4.0M

+7.4% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$2.4M

-1.5% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

12

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $3,936,628 $4,013,248 $2,386,287 12
2023 $4,576,321 $3,736,882 $2,423,763 12
2022 $2,791,290 $2,843,379 $1,481,630 9
2020 $3,237,569 $2,802,158 $1,405,903 8
2019 $1,679,370 $1,305,494 $872,767 8
2018 $1,590,136 $1,544,897 $511,662 7
2017 $1,026,700 $998,006 $586,105 6

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Partnership Building

    Establish collaborative relationships with local mental health authorities and community stakeholders

  • 02

    Systems Assessment

    Evaluate local care systems to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement

  • 03

    Advocacy and Policy

    Advocate for equitable policies with state departments and local authorities

  • 04

    Implementation Support

    Provide training and operational guidance to strengthen service delivery systems

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Association Of Oregon Community Mental

Systems Advocacy

Partners with local authorities and stakeholders to strengthen mental health care systems statewide

Policy Development

Works with state departments to ensure equitable and effective mental health policy responses

Community Stakeholder Engagement

Facilitates collaboration among mental health authorities and community organizations throughout Oregon

Training and Operations

Provides training and operational support to local mental health service providers

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Association Of Oregon Community Mental.

CR

Cherryl Ramirez

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $167,777
MJ

Maria J Pos

Director Of Training And Operations
Full-time
Compensation: $102,638
AB

Al Barton

1St Vice President - Hood River, Sherman & Wasco D
5 hrs/week
AJ

Anthony Jordan

Interim Multnomah Director
5 hrs/week
BS

Barb Seatter

Union Director
3 hrs/week
CC

Caroline Cruz

Warm Springs Director
3 hrs/week
CJ

Chantay Jett

Wallowa Director
3 hrs/week
CB

Cherie Barnstable

Douglas Director
3 hrs/week
CB

Cherie Barnstable

Douglas Director
3 hrs/week
CS

Chris Siegner

Harney Director
3 hrs/week
DS

Damien Sands

Benton Director
3 hrs/week
DG

David Geels

Coos Director
3 hrs/week
FH

Frank Hanna-Williams

Tillamook Director
3 hrs/week
HM

Heidi Martinez

Lake District Director
3 hrs/week
HH

Holly Harris

Deschutes Director
3 hrs/week
JH

Jason Henness

Yamhill Director
3 hrs/week
JI

Jennifer Inman

Jackson Director
3 hrs/week
KA

Kendall Alexander

Member At Large - Klamath Director
3 hrs/week
KL

Kimberly Lindsay

Past President - Grant, Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam,
3 hrs/week
ML

Marie Laper

Lincoln Director
3 hrs/week
MR

Mary Rumbaugh

President & Clackamas Director
5 hrs/week
NO

Nicholas Ocon

Washington Director
3 hrs/week
NC

Noelle Carroll

Polk Director
3 hrs/week
PG

Pauline Gichohi

2Nd Vice President - Lane Director
3 hrs/week
RT

Rick Treleaven

Crook And Jefferson Director
3 hrs/week
RM

Ryan Matthews

Marion Director
3 hrs/week
SS

Shari Selander

Baker Director
3 hrs/week
SU

Shelly Uhrig

2Nd Vice President, Josephine Director
5 hrs/week
SM

Shyra Merila

Clatsop Director
5 hrs/week
SJ

Steve Jensen

Malheur Director
3 hrs/week
TJ

Todd Jacobson

Columbia Director
3 hrs/week
TN

Todd Noble

Linn Director
3 hrs/week

Milestones

1990

Organization Founded

1990

Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs established to advocate for local care systems

2017

Staff Expansion Begins

2017

Organization grew from 6 to 7 employees as advocacy efforts expanded

2022

Significant Growth Phase

2022

Revenue increased to $2.8 million and staff expanded to 9 employees

2023

Peak Operations Reached

2023

Organization achieved highest annual revenue of $4.6 million with 12 staff members

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AS
Amanda Stepehns Secretary/Treasurer - Polk Program Manager 3.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$318K

Highest Paid

$215K

Cherryl Ramirez

Compensated Officers

2

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Cherryl Ramirez Executive Director $167,777 $47,122 $214,899 40
Maria J Pos Director Of Training And Operations $102,638 — $102,638 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

1 Registrations
1 Client

Clients 1 total

A
Association Of Oregon Counties
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Association Of Oregon Community Mental

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(503) 399-7201
Visit Website
120 Liberty St NE Ste 140 Salem, OR 973013941