It’s been a tragic week in our community with two deaths by suicide, a drowning, and multiple search and rescues as well; and now an unprecedented heat wave has hit […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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®” […]
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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 […]
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By Laura Swanson It’s important to keep the lines of communication open, but that can be difficult, especially for parents and kids. The COVID-19 pandemic has families at home, so […]
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By Laura Swanson, for SOS Tillamook, Prevention Program of Tillamook Family Counseling Center DEFINING GAMBLING: Is it what you think it is? Gambling is the wagering of money, or something […]
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By Laura Swanson, Editor, Tillamook County Pioneer Putting 2020 behind us and moving forward into 2021 brings anticipation and question marks unlike any other New Year. SOS Tillamook, the prevention […]
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by Janeane Krongos, Prevention Specialist at Tillamook Family Counseling Center You are not alone if you have been feeling more stressed than usual. This additional stress is likely a result […]
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