By Laura Swanson Our hearts go out to all those impacted by suicide, and after especially tragic suicides this weekend, the Pioneer is calling on our community to reach out to those…
Category: Mental Health
Opioid Use Response for Tillamook County (OUR Tillamook) receives $140,700 grant for expanding access to addiction resources
June 2, 2021 (Tillamook, OR) – Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has awarded a grant to Adventist Health Tillamook as the fiscal agent for the Opioid Use Response for Tillamook County (OUR Tillamook)…
When Gambling Becomes a Problem … How to Talk to Someone About a Gambling Problem
By Laura Swanson, for SOS Tillamook, Prevention Program/Tillamook Family Counseling Center When does gambling become a problem? Problem gambling is any gambling, betting or wagering that causes family, financial, legal, emotional or…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS – Mental Health Spotlight: There is a Way Out
By Dr. Ben Douglas, MD, Adventist Health Tillamook “I felt like I was at the bottom of a deep well with no way to get out.” This is how one patient described…
OUR Tillamook: Community Partners Addressing Opioid Use Disorder in Tillamook County
EDITOR’S NOTE: Substance Use Disorder (SUDS) and Opioids Use Disorder (OUD) have impacted many families in Tillamook County – from accidental overdoses to arrests and jail sentences. OUR Tillamook is making a…
SOS Tillamook and Tillamook Family Counseling Center Encourages Involvement in National Prevention Week – May 10-14; May is Mental Health Awareness Month
By Laura Swanson for SOS Tillamook, Tillamook Family Counseling Center Prevention Program What is National Prevention Week? National Prevention Week (NPW), hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),…
Port of Garibaldi & Garibaldi Marina Recognized with Award from Oregon State Marine Board for Exceptional Scoring during Recertification
From an email to Port of Garibaldi manager Mike Saindon and Jeff Folkema, owner of Garibaldi Marina: “The Port of Garibaldi and the Garibaldi Marina are being awarded a newly created designation…
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week March 22 – 28: Join Local Prevention Program to SHATTER THE MYTHS about drugs and alcohol
SOS Tillamook, the Prevention Program of Tillamook Family Counseling Center calls on families and teenagers to “Shatter the Myths” about drugs and alcohol during “National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®” (NDAFW) –…
Gambling Comes with Risk – Problem Gambling Treatment is Free and It Works
By Laura Swanson One of the most effective prevention strategies to increase awareness of the problems associated with gambling is awareness. People across the state have a unique opportunity to help prevent…
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month: Tillamook County Board of Commissioners Recognize Need for Outreach
Press release adapted by: Laura Swanson The Tillamook Board of County Commissioner’s proclaimed March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Tillamook County on February 24th, 2021, and acknowledged the need for increased…
