April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to educate ourselves and our communities about the risks of alcohol misuse and its widespread impact on health and well-being. It is important for people…
Category: Mental Health
Mental Health Conditions and Suicide Risk: Recognizing Warning Signs
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC This article is part of a series openly discussing the topic of suicide. The goal is to empower those struggling to seek help. Note: This article contains information…
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: Building Community Resiliency, Planting Seeds of Good Intentions
By Christy Kay, Rising Hearts Studio/Cosmic Healing On the eve of the first day of Spring, March 20th, HUGGS (Helping us Give/Get Support) and Rising Hearts Studio held a Community Conversation focused…
Suicide: Recognizing the Warning Signs; There is Help & Hope
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC This article is part of a series openly discussing the topic of suicide. The goal is to empower those struggling to seek help. Note: This article contains information…
SPRING WHALE WATCH WEEK RETURNS TO THE OREGON COAST FOR SPRING BREAK 2025
OREGON COAST, Oregon— Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30. Trained Oregon State Park volunteers and rangers will be stationed at 14 sites along…
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: Building Resiliency, Planting Seeds Thursday March 20th at Rising Hearts Studio, Nehalem
Community Conversation : Building Resiliency Thursday, March 20th from 5:30-7PM at Rising Hearts Studio in Nehalem. On the first day of Spring, we will be planting seeds of intention(literally), discussing resiliency practices,…
TILLAMOOK FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER: The Wraparound Program – A Team-Based Approach to Family Support
Understanding the Wraparound Program at Tillamook Family Counseling Center The Wraparound Program at Tillamook Family Counseling Center (TFCC) is a structured coordination effort that connects families with service providers to support children…
Understanding Why Suicide Rates are Higher in Rural America
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC Note: This article contains information about the idea of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm, help is available. Call or text…
Tillamook School District Reports Students Misusing Medicines; Resources Available for Substance Use
Tillamook School District issued this statement on February 26, 2025: Dear TSD9 Parents and Guardians: It has come to our attention that a dangerous trend is emerging among some of our students….
BOOK REVIEW: Hello Cruel World – 101 Alternatives to Suicide for Teens, Freaks, and Other Outlaws by Kate Bornstein
By Neal Lemery This has been a challenging book for me. I am all over the map in responding to it, and trying to process what I have read, and responding to how…
