By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the statistics on the suicide rates from 2022, the data showed an increase in suicide rates overall. They…
Category: Prevention Outreach
TILLAMOOK FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER: April is Alcohol Awareness Month – Rethink the Drink
OIOpublisher 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…
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…
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…
New Recovery House Opens in Tillamook through Tillamook Family Counseling Center, Iron Tribe Network Partnership
Tillamook Family Counseling Center (TFCC) and Iron Tribe Network have partnered to establish a critical new resource for individuals and families seeking recovery in Tillamook County. The recently opened recovery housing in…
Prevention Program Highlights: Community Calendar in Mailboxes; Parent’s Night Out Jan. 17th; Youth Advisory Committee; Resources
The Prevention Program at Tillamook Family Counseling Center (TFCC) is taking a comprehensive approach to addiction and suicide prevention in Tillamook County, offering a range of services that touch everything from youth…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: A Time for Dialogue and Action; Free Events & Training
September marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a designated time for communities to come together to raise awareness and provide resources that can help prevent suicide. Sarah Ermer, the Prevention Specialist at…
OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY AUGUST 28th – Resources, Support, Music, Food & More at Blue Heron French Cheese Co.
Tillamook County proudly presents its Third Annual International Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 28th, from 4-7 PM at Blue Heron French Cheese Company in Tillamook. Join us for an evening of…