SOS Tillamook is the new name for Tillamook County’s Prevention Program, through Tillamook Family Counseling Center. SOS – Support for those suffering from addiction, to Overcome and prevent addiction, and Strengthen our…
Category: Wellness
May the Forest Be With You book release May 12th at Hoffman Center
OIOpublisher Save the date of May 12 for the book release celebration of “May the Forest Be With You”, a project of Rockaway Beach Citizens for Watershed Protection. The Hoffman Center for…
Health officials urge parents and families to talk about suicide and emotional distress
A variety of resources and tips are available for discussing mental health and emotional well-being LOCAL RESOURCES for Help and Hope …. YOWhelphopePSA PORTLAND, OR––With a recent increase in public awareness…
Registration opens for North Coast Land Conservancy’s “On the Land” outings
A botanist-led walk high on Mystery Peak, in the proposed Rainforest Reserve. A cross-country trek to a hidden grove of ancient cedars. A plein air drawing workshop at Circle Creek Conservation Center….
Hoffman Center for the Arts debuts “Online and at the Beach”
By Dan Haag Education in the 21st century often means more than brick-and-mortar classrooms. There are a bevy of online opportunities for all ages and interests. Online students can learn from…
Health Literacy: What Is It and Why Is It Important? Year of Wellness “Communicating Your Health Needs May 3rd at NCRD
by Heather White, Community Health Improvement Coordinator; Columbia Pacific CCO Two of the most common questions asked during a visit with a health care provider: “Do you understand?” “Do you have any…
Lower Nehalem Community Trust Annual Plant Sale April 29
By Laura Swanson, editor Tillamook County Pioneer The gardeners at Alder Creek Farm’s Community Garden have busy for months. Beginning in February, the gardeners are “coached” through seed starting and transplanting of…
Use Your Voice, Change the Culture: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
By Beth Hope, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) coordinator “The words of your enemies do not hurt as much as the silence of your friends.” Daisy Coleman. Daisy Coleman and Audrie Pott…
YOW Springs into Spring with Focus on Early Childhood Health
By Michelle Jenck, Year of Wellness Coordinator You’ve probably heard the saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The same can be said for making wise investments in…
You Must be Present to Win
by Judy Barbe, Registered Dietitian, LiveBest “You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” —Dr. Seuss You’ve likely entered…