Cognitive and Behavioral Health Services (CBHS)
We understand that all behavior communicates something meaningful
Whether expressing joy, frustration, or a need for connection. Our Cognitive and Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) team is dedicated to listening, understanding, and encouraging this communication. By embracing behavior as a form of expression, we work alongside people to help them achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives. What sets us apart is our in-house team of Behavior Professionals—dedicated experts who provide comprehensive support for all aspects of cognitive and behavioral health. This in-house approach ensures timely, personalized care and allows us to support someone with their behavioral health in all aspects of life.
Our Approach
- Understanding Behavior: We focus on creating environments and strategies that encourage people to express themselves in positive, constructive ways.
- Personalized Support: Each plan is tailored to the person’s unique needs, goals, and circumstances, ensuring a proactive and effective approach.
- Team-Based Collaboration: We partner with families, schools, counselors, and healthcare providers to deliver consistent, coordinated care that puts the person at the center.
Key Services
Positive Behavior Support Planning
- Development of Temporary Emergency Safety Plans (TESP) to address urgent needs respectfully and effectively.
- Development of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to determine why a behavior occurs by identifying history, contributing factors, etc. in order to understand the communication and purpose behind it.
- Development of Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP) with tailored strategies to assist people in building skills for communication and emotional regulation, mitigate risks associated with challenging behaviors, outline environmental supports, etc., and focus on teaching and reinforcing a safe and supportive approach.
Training and Skill Building
- Providing specialized training to our team members specific to each person’s support needs.
- Certified OIS (Oregon Intervention System) training to equip staff with safe and respectful strategies.
Goal-Oriented Reviews
Routine reviews to assess progress and refine behavioral goals, ensuring support evolves as needed.
Participation in Planning
Active involvement in meetings and appointments to align supports and ensure consistency.
Our CBHS team doesn’t just react to challenges; we lead with proactive, personalized support that fosters skill development, and strengthens communication. This integrated approach makes PCL a leader in comprehensive behavioral health support.
Available in Polk, Marion, Lane, Josephine, and Jackson counties.
Olivia’s Story
Olivia is known for her warm and friendly personality, but she has faced challenges in communicating effectively to maintain friendships. With support from CBHS and her team, she developed key social skills, gradually gained confidence, and learned strategies for engaging with others. These skills have been essential to her growth and independence. Her progress opened new doors, and Olivia soon felt ready to join the workforce. Recently, she achieved her goal of securing a job at a local fast-food restaurant—a major accomplishment that has brought her pride and independence.
Olivia has made remarkable strides in rebuilding her relationships with family members. In the past, visiting her sister came with its share of challenges and emotional complexities, making it difficult for Olivia to fully connect. Together, Olivia and her sister have worked to strengthen their bond. With support from the CBHS team, she has worked through the emotions, history, and experiences that once stood in the way, and she now enjoys a meaningful and supportive relationship with her sister.
The CBHS team plays a vital role in supporting people as they work toward their mental health and behavioral goals, helping them grow and thrive in meaningful ways.
*This story and photo was shared with Olivia’s permission.
Contact us for more details about PCL’s Cognitive and Behavioral Health services:
To discuss choosing PCL as a service provider, contact your case management entity (County/Brokerage) Services Coordinator or Personal Agent to begin the referral process.