The Addressing Pathways to Provide & Achieve Equitable Services & Supports (APPROACHES) to Community Mental Health Collab, housed in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University, is a group of multidisciplinary community-minded scholars committed to creating pathways for community integration for people experiencing serious mental illnesses.
Our foci include health equity, early psychosis, structural interventions, belonging and sense of community, and the intersections between mental health, the criminal legal, and housing systems. We have worked with partners throughout Washington State and nationally to elevate the voices of those with serious mental illness and their families and to improve outcomes through research and collaboration.
Recent Publications, News, and Upcoming Events
Be part of Community Mental Health Summit in Eastern Washington on May 21, 2026, at WSU Spokane. This full-day summit brings providers, organizations, and advocates together to strengthen partnerships and support healthier communities.
Dr. Oladunni Oluwoye was recently invited to serve on the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s newly formed Scientific Advisory Council, along with 10 other experts from across the country. Learn more about NAMI Scientific Advisory Council.
Congratulations to Meagan Johnson for recently recognized by the Washington State University and rewarded the Outstanding Contribution to Community Partnerships!
We offer FREE Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid Trainings.Please email us at APPROACHES@wsu.edu for more information.
Dr. Emily Leickly recently evaluated community members experiences with the Portland Street Response program, which provides alternative first response to people with mental illness in crisis.
Dr. Liat Kriegel was awarded the 2024 Outstanding Contributions to Research in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine for her accomplishments and contributions to community mental health in Washington State.
