Wellness at the Zoo! A Special Celebration for Healthcare and Social Service Workers

To celebrate COPE Community Services, Inc.’s (COPE) 50th anniversary, we are thrilled to invite the public to Wellness at the Zoo, a special event at Reid Park Zoo on Saturday, November 23, 2024. This celebration recognizes and appreciates the healthcare and social service workers who play a vital role in supporting our community.

Healthcare and social service workers (plus one guest!) are invited to enjoy free admission to Reid Park Zoo on this special day by simply presenting their employee ID at the gate. Workers can also bring their families and friends along, with discounted admission of just $5 per guest (up to five guests).

Event Highlights:

  • Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
  • Free Zoo Admission for healthcare and social service workers with ID (plus one guest)
  • Discounted Admission: $5 per guest (up to five guests)
  • Special Activities:
    From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, enjoy live music, fun activities, and access to community resources in the Zoo’s Event Garden area.
  • Zoo Experiences:
    Participate in interactive keeper chats and giraffe feeding, and explore the zoo’s exhibits.

This event is our way of saying thank you to the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to support the well-being of others. It’s also a chance for families and friends to enjoy a wonderful day at the zoo while celebrating COPE’s five decades of providing comprehensive healthcare and social services to the community.

We look forward to celebrating with you! For more information, call 520.792.3293 or email communications@copecommunityservices.org.

Let’s make this a day to remember for the entire community!

COPE Featured in August Issue of The Nation’s Health

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COPE was recently featured in The Nation’s Health, a national publication of the American Public Health Association, discussing the expansion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHC) across the US. Laura Santa Cruz, Director of Integrated Clinics, and Siobhan O’Boyle, Chief Compliance and Operations Officer, were part of the interview for this article, discussing COPE’s services and the future CCBHC programs.

The CCBHC model provides 24/7 crisis services, comprehensive behavioral services in a single location, and care navigation among health and social services so that patients do not fall through the cracks. At COPE, this program is offered through our Northwest Clinic and enhances access to care for individuals dealing with mental health and substance use conditions.

Over 500 CCBHCs have been established in 46 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, with more opening regularly. We are proud to be part of this nationwide effort to increase access to behavioral health services for individuals in need.

To learn more about COPE’s CCBHC, click here.

To read the full article, click on the following link: https://www.thenationshealth.org/content/54/6/1.4