PORTLAND, Ore.—Methamphetamines and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl helped drive an increase in opioid overdoses and related deaths in 2021, according to a new Oregon Health Authority (OHA) report. The […]
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In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and local partners are continuing efforts to increase awareness of ways everyone can help prevent suicide. In 2020, Oregon […]
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by Neal Lemery My cell phone buzzed, and a familiar name appeared on the screen. I rushed to answer it, hearing the faint voice of a young man I’d befriended […]
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There have been some questions about the 988 suicide and crisis line. Here is a Q&A from Tillamook Family Counseling Center that explains how it works, and what to expect […]
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Throughout the month of September, survivors and allies, various organizations, mental health workers, and community members unite to share their stories, knowledge, and resources to promote suicide prevention awareness. Research […]
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Artist of the Month: Join us TOMORROW NIGHT, Friday, September 2 from 5pm-7pm for the Bay City Arts Center Artist of the Month. We will hold a Gallery Reception celebrating […]
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On August 24th, the Tillamook County Board of County Commissioners officially recognized and proclaimed August 31st as International Overdose Awareness Day. This demonstrates the commitment Tillamook County has to support […]
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OHA, counties, CBOs working to get word out about rescue drug naloxone PORTLAND, Ore.—Drug overdose deaths in Oregon more than doubled between 2019 and 2021, with the increase driven largely […]
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Question, Persuade, & Refer(QPR) Gatekeeper training is an evidence based suicide prevention training that has been used worldwide. Tillamook Family Counseling Center provides the hour and half training to the […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: As Mental Health Awareness month continues, here is the second part of Jan’s three-part series about Addiction. See below for link to the the first article. Also included […]
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