EDITOR’S NOTE: How can a column called “Positive Vibes” have a story about grief? Because you can’t get to positive vibes with out journeying through all our emotions, and lately for most…
Category: Wellness
Tillamook County 2023 Calendar Contest ALL GRADES K-12 “Reconnecting with my Community” ART DUE – 11/10/22
OIOpublisher SOS Tillamook—the Prevention Program of Tillamook Family Counseling Center, is excited to once again be gathering artwork from local students to be featured in the 2023 Tillamook County Calendar. The theme…
OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH (DVAM): Join Community to Shine a Light for Survivors Oct. 20th
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…
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY: Every Day is a Good Day to Focus on Mental Health – Resources
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 you…
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…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Back to School! What to Know About School Meals in Tillamook County
By Crista Hawkins, Senior Director of Youth Wellness at Oregon Dairy & Nutrition Council Let’s be real, when we hear the term school meals, our thoughts might unintentionally drift to the Styrofoam trays…
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…