EDITOR’S NOTE: We are so thrilled to add Denise Donahue to the Pioneer’s list of contributors, and great timing to launch this weekly advice column – Mental Health Awareness Month. Conversations with…
Category: Mental Health
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Vulnerable Youth – Understanding & Preventing Youth Suicides
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: May is Mental Health Awareness Month – at the Pioneer, every month is mental health awareness. We are committed to providing connections, resources, education and information to normalize conversations…
Domestic Violence: Understanding the Full Spectrum of Abuse; Resources
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC Domestic violence and family violence affects about 10 million Americans every year. Domestic violence includes physical, financial, sexual, or mental abuse of an adult, child, or elder. Domestic violence…
North Coast Communities Invited to Share Ideas on Caring for Those Facing Serious Illness and Grief
(TILLAMOOK & MANZANITA, OR) — Local residents are invited to take part in upcoming community listening circles in Tillamook and Manzanita, hosted by The Peaceful Presence Project. These interactive gatherings are designed…
Why Is My Teen Hiding in Their Hoodie? And Other Mysteries of Confidence and Anxiety
By Denise Donohue, Local Teen Confidence Coach If you’ve ever seen a teenager vanish into the depths of their hoodie like a shy turtle avoiding eye contact, congratulations—you may be living with a…
TILLAMOOK FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER: April is Alcohol Awareness Month – Rethink the Drink
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 people…
Mental Health Conditions and Suicide Risk: Recognizing Warning Signs
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC This article is part of a series openly discussing the topic of suicide. The goal is to empower those struggling to seek help. Note: This article contains information…
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: Building Community Resiliency, Planting Seeds of Good Intentions
By Christy Kay, Rising Hearts Studio/Cosmic Healing On the eve of the first day of Spring, March 20th, HUGGS (Helping us Give/Get Support) and Rising Hearts Studio held a Community Conversation focused…
Suicide: Recognizing the Warning Signs; There is Help & Hope
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC This article is part of a series openly discussing the topic of suicide. The goal is to empower those struggling to seek help. Note: This article contains information…
SPRING WHALE WATCH WEEK RETURNS TO THE OREGON COAST FOR SPRING BREAK 2025
OREGON COAST, Oregon— Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30. Trained Oregon State Park volunteers and rangers will be stationed at 14 sites along…