Business Details
29 Years
experience
Empowering Lives Through Community Support in Spokane
Community Minded Enterprises has been a trusted leader in community development and support since 1997, dedicated to addressing unmet needs across Central and Eastern Washington. Our organization was founded as the Health Improvement Partnership to bridge gaps in healthcare access for underserved populations and rebranded in 2004 to reflect our expanded mission. With six regional locations, we specialize in early childhood education, behavioral health services, family support programs, and advocacy for social equity. Our team combines decades of experience in public health, education, and recovery support to deliver family-centered mental health services and substance use treatment.We maintain rigorous professional standards through partnerships with state agencies and evidence-based practices, while our commitment to transparency and community engagement has made us a neutral convener for cross-sector collaborations. Our expertise in navigating complex social systems enables us to provide tailored solutions for individuals and families seeking stability through housing, employment, and educational opportunities.
Services
Early Learning
Recovery Support
Behavioral Health
Family Services
Advocacy
Professional Development
Child Care Assistance
Mental Health Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in community health and development
- Our family-centered model integrates mental health and recovery services
- We maintain six regional locations for accessible community support
- Our team includes licensed clinicians and certified early learning specialists
- We combine direct service with policy advocacy for systemic change
Services
Early Learning
Our Early Learning programs include Washington State's free preschool (ECEAP) for income-qualified families, professional development for educators, and mental health consultation services. We provide comprehensive early childhood education with nutrition, healthcare, and family support components. Our Holding Hope program partners mental health consultants with child care providers to promote social-emotional development in young children through classroom observation and individualized strategies.
Recovery Support
We offer comprehensive recovery services including Recovery Cafs in Spokane, Newport, and Pasco, State Opioid Response programs, and outpatient treatment. Our services feature peer mentoring, employment assistance, and childcare support through CCAP. The program combines one-on-one counseling, group therapy, and personalized care planning to help individuals achieve and maintain sobriety while addressing co-occurring mental health challenges.
Behavioral Health
Our licensed clinicians provide evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use disorders. Services include individual counseling, group therapy, and specialized programs like Moral Reconation Therapy and Trauma-Focused approaches. We offer culturally sensitive care with Spanish-language mental health consultation hours and specialized support for veterans, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those in the criminal justice system.
Family Services
We provide multigenerational support through Play & Learn groups, child care assistance programs, and refugee school readiness initiatives. Our family services help parents maintain treatment participation while ensuring quality childcare, with specialized programming for families in recovery homes and those needing housing stability assistance through Foundational Community Support.
Advocacy
Our advocacy programs focus on policy changes that create stronger families and communities. We work on state-level initiatives like the 2025 Legislative Priorities to improve access to child care, mental health services, and economic opportunities. Through Plan to Work, we help individuals navigate disability benefits while pursuing employment, ensuring they maintain essential support services during transitions.
People
Tim Sigler
Director of Behavioral Health Services
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience specializing in trauma, substance use disorders, and veteran mental health. Uses evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, and Moral Reconation Therapy to support client recovery and personal growth.
Jeremy Oberender
Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services
Licensed clinician with expertise in addiction treatment, trauma-focused therapy, and LGBTQIA+ mental health. Provides personalized care using EMDR, CBT, and compassion-focused approaches while leading the Men's Issues Group therapy sessions in Spokane.
Sara Richardson
Mental Health Therapist
Specializes in treating addiction, depression, and women's mental health issues using strengths-based, person-centered approaches. Offers culturally sensitive therapy with a focus on helping clients develop positive coping mechanisms and emotional resilience.
Questions
What early childhood education programs do you offer?
We provide Washington State's free preschool program (ECEAP) for income-eligible families, along with professional development for educators and child care assistance programs.
Do you offer mental health services for adults?
Yes, our licensed clinicians provide evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use disorders through individual and group sessions.
What recovery support services are available?
We operate Recovery Cafés in Spokane, Newport, and Pasco, plus the State Opioid Response program offering peer mentoring, employment assistance, and childcare support.
How can families access your services?
Families can contact our Spokane main office or visit any of our six regional locations in Central & Eastern Washington for child care assistance and mental health services.
Do you accept insurance for behavioral health services?
We work with uninsured and self-pay clients through sliding scale rates, ensuring cost doesn't prevent access to essential mental health and recovery services.