Spring Giving
Your support today gives thousands a
fresh start.
Marta* experienced severe emotional and physical abuse as a child – abuse which continued into adulthood with her husband. The couple had two children and immigrated to the United States from Eastern Europe before divorcing after 19 years together. Marta had long struggled with her mental health, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, and anxiety. She was usually diligent about taking her medications and keeping up with her mental health care. As her children became adults, her son was her rock, staying by her side through her mental health challenges, including a stay in the psychiatric unit.
In 2009, her son was tragically killed, and her world collapsed. She found solace in her work as a postpartum nursing assistant but lost her job when a work situation brought back the trauma of her loss, leaving her unable to get to work on time. Marta suddenly found herself alone, with no way to pay for groceries or rent, and her mental health was in jeopardy. “I just knew I wanted to feel better, and that by myself, I could barely do that,” she says. “So I called 211, and they recommended me to LifeWorks NW.”
“[LifeWorks NW] really changed my life, completely." - Marta
Marta is one of thousands who need your support today
At LifeWorks NW, we provide services across the lifespan to thousands of children and adults each year. Your support helps ensure that we can continue to:
- Provide a wide range of prevention, mental, and behavioral health services throughout Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas counties. With facilities located in many different communities it’s easy for people to find us when they need us most.
- Be a leader in holistic care, connecting our clients with primary care and providing virtual and intensive care coordination and case management.
- Assist people struggling with mental and addiction issues get the support and resources they need to successfully manage their lives.
Today, Marta says she is doing better. "“I felt there was nothing good in my life until I found LifeWorks NW. …I don’t have panic attacks anymore. My depression is much better, too. [My therapist] taught me ways to cope. When I feel stuck, it helps a lot…my therapist is amazing.”
*not her real name
When you invest in LifeWorks NW, you invest in the wellbeing of our entire community.
Donate now to give thousands of people just like Marta a brighter outlook and a fresh start.
More client stories
Client story: ‘I am one of the lucky ones’
When Micah found himself homeless and without access to his medications, things spiraled quickly. Learn more about how he got help from LifeWorks NW at a critical moment.
Supported Employment client story: ‘I can be an example to my kids and grandkids’
Leslie* had a long career in manufacturing when her mental health began to impact her work. She had a history of addiction and a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. […]
Supported Employment client story: Finding a role that is ‘meaningful and satisfying’
Jackson* was a client in the LifeWorks NW Enhanced Adult Mental Health Services program for schizoaffective and bipolar disorder. After a serious on-the-job injury, he experienced a setback. He took […]
Supported Employment client story: ‘I am stronger than I thought’
Sonia* came to LifeWorks NW’s Supported Employment program to build her financial independence. Sonia’s family lived with her mother-in-law, who helped support them, and Sonia wanted to grow her education […]