October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), a month to stand united in support of survivors and raise awareness of the ongoing advocacy and justice initiatives to hold abusers accountable and train…
Category: Mental Health
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY: Every Day is a Good Day to Focus on Mental Health – Resources
OIOpublisher Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us all and it is time to re-prioritize mental health. During world mental health day, we encourage…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Roundabout — Struggling with Addiction
by Neal Lemery We took a long weekend, embarking on a road trip across the Northwest for a birthday, a long over-due gathering of loved ones, dear friends, to celebrate a milestone,…
Opioid overdoses increased in 2021, OHA report shows; Fentanyl and methamphetamine help fuel rise in deaths and hospitalizations
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 report shows that…
Oregon raises awareness of hope during National Suicide Prevention Month
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 had the…
WORDS OF WISDOM: A Short Visit to Meth World
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 years ago….
Suicide is Preventable – Reach Out – 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Makes It Easier; Local Resources Available 24/7
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 when you…
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Free Suicide Prevention Trainings Sept. 7th, 9th & Community Outreach Event Sept. 10th
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 has shown…
New Life for Kilchis House: A Community Asset of Supportive Housing – CARE to Sell Property to Tillamook Family Counseling Center
Tillamook, OR- Last week, the CARE Board of Directors entered into an agreement with Tillamook Family Counseling Center’s (TFCC) Board of Directors for the sale of the former Kilchis House property in…
Bay City Arts Center: Artist of the Month Reception Fri. Sept. 2nd; Events, Music & More
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 the work…