GOBHI Awards Scholarships to Three Blue Mountain Community College Students

Pendleton, Ore. - Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. (GOBHI) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025-2026 scholarships at Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC). This year's awards have been granted to three exceptional students - Valeria Ayala, Pamela Hug, and Mariah Mangione - who are each pursuing careers dedicated to improving behavioral health and wellness in their communities.

Each recipient received a $2,500 scholarship to support their academic journey and professional growth.

For all three students, the GOBHI scholarship represents more than financial assistance-it is an investment in their future and the future of behavioral health in Oregon.

"When I found out I received the scholarship, I felt so relieved and grateful," said Valeria Ayala, GOBHI Scholarship Recipient. "Balancing school with my job as a waitress can be stressful, and this scholarship lifted some of that pressure. It means I can focus more on my studies and stay on track to achieve my goal of becoming a psychologist. Knowing there are people who believe in me motivates me to keep going, even when things get tough."

GOBHI partners with community colleges in Oregon to strengthen the behavioral health workforce by supporting students who are passionate about mental health and substance use treatment.

These scholarships are made possible through GOBHI's ongoing commitment to building a skilled, compassionate behavioral health workforce in rural and frontier Oregon.

Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc.
3729 Klindt Dr.
The Dalles, OR 97058
gsouders@gobhi.org

About GOBHI
Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. (GOBHI) is a rural and frontier behavioral health and social services network dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to achieve better health. GOBHI provides care coordination, prevention, and system development across Oregon, including oversight of behavioral health benefits for the Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization (EOCCO).

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